Filed under: Jeff Branson named Pirates' hitting coach By Charlie Wilmoth Nov 18, 2013, 11:42am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Jeff Branson named Pirates' hitting coach Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email USA TODAY Sports Jeff Branson has been named the Pirates' hitting coach, replacing Jay Bell. Also, Jeff Livesey is joining the big-league coaching staff ("as a coach," the Pirates say). Livesey had been their minor league hitting coordinator. More From Bucs Dugout Bucs Arghticles: Pirates ex Robert Stephenson could be popular in free agency Pirates prospect update: Pitcher Bubba Chandler Bucs Arghticles: Johan Oviedo needs Tommy John surgery Johan Oviedo to require Tommy John surgery Happy Thanksgiving Pittsburgh Pirates fans from Bucs Dugout! Oakland A’s sign former Pirates pitcher Osvaldo Bido