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DETROIT — The third-base coach is at his best when he goes unnoticed. That’s how it has been for
Joe McEwing, who returned to the box when
Tony La Russa was hired to manage the White Sox this season.
If anything, McEwing’s wave work has been noted for his aggressive, successful sends. He likes being in the fire again after serving as former manager
Rick Renteria’s bench coach in 2017-20.
‘‘Your heart is beating again,’’ McEwing said.
McEwing does his homework before every series, studying video on the way outfielders move, throw and close on balls and noting their throwing accuracy. He takes notice of how infielders handle relay throws if they’re pulled left or right and how well they recover with accuracy.