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Nelson Liriano returns to his familiar role as hitting coach for the Blue Rocks after working in that same position in 2007. The 43-year-old coached a Blue Rocks team that finished fourth in the Carolina League in team batting average (.262). Three of Wilmington's players finished among the top 11 in individual batting average on the season. Twice a Blue Rock earned Batter of the Week honors, and outfielder Brian McFall became the first Wilmington player to earn a Player of the Month award since 2003 when he nabbed the distinction in July.
Liriano managed in the Colorado Rockies system in the Dominican Summer League from 2000-01. He joined the Royals in 2002, serving as the Wichita (AA-Texas) hitting coach for the next four seasons. In 2006, he served in the same position for the Arizona Royals (R-Arizona).
Liriano played 11 seasons at the major league level, including time with Toronto (1987-90); Minnesota (1990); Kansas City (1991); Colorado (1993-94); Pittsburgh (1995-96); Los Angeles Dodgers (1997); and Colorado (1998). He played in Japan and Mexico in 1999 before retiring. Liriano resides in Puerto Plata, D.R. with his wife, Milvia, and their children, Cindy, Jessie, Minelia and Minali.
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