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 Pirates to debut MLB City Connect uniforms on June 27 Pirates 2023 Spring Training Thread: Game #31 SB Nation Reacts Results: How did the Pirates perform this spring? Bucs Arghticles: Pirates SP JT Brubaker to IL? Pirates cut roster down to 32 players JT Brubaker ‘likely’ to start season on IL; Pirates stuck with rotation decision