Brewers Pitching Coach Chris Hook Key to Staff's Decade of Success

Players and team leaders say Hook's ability to connect with pitchers is a major reason for Milwaukee's success.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:19am

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Brewers pitching coach Chris Hook is entering his ninth season helping develop the team's pitchers. Players and team leaders say Hook's ability to connect with pitchers is a major reason for Milwaukee's success over the past decade. Hook will again work with a young pitching staff as the Brewers prepare for the new season.

Why it matters

The Brewers have built a reputation for developing strong pitching staffs, and Hook has been a central figure in that success. His ability to connect with and get the most out of pitchers, even young and inexperienced ones, has been crucial to the team's consistent performance on the mound.

The details

Hook is praised by players for his communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to help them improve while also allowing them to develop in their own way. He is described as someone who cares deeply about the pitchers and is invested in helping them reach their potential. Brewers general manager Matt Arnold has known Hook for years and says he has earned the respect of the pitchers through his dedication and personal approach.

  • Hook is entering his ninth season as the Brewers' pitching coach.
  • The Brewers are preparing for the new MLB season.

The players

Chris Hook

The Milwaukee Brewers' pitching coach, who has played a major role in developing the team's pitchers over the past decade.

Aaron Ashby

A Brewers pitcher who says Hook's belief in the players is one of the biggest reasons for the team's success.

Logan Henderson

A Brewers pitcher who says Hook has been "amazing" for him and that he has learned a tremendous amount from him in the last year.

Matt Arnold

The Brewers' general manager, who has known Hook for about 20 years and says he has earned the respect of the pitchers through his dedication and personal approach.

Kyle Harrison

A new Brewers pitcher who says Hook's attention to detail and ability to get to know the players is very important.

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What they’re saying

“First, he believes that everyone here can be great. There's a reason why you're in the big leagues. There's a reason you're in big-league spring training.”

— Aaron Ashby, Brewers Pitcher (fox6now.com)

“Hooky's been amazing for me. I think I've learned a tremendous amount from him in the last, I guess, year. So in the small amount of time I spent in the big leagues last year, he's just very good at communicating the little things to the guys.”

— Logan Henderson, Brewers Pitcher (fox6now.com)

“I've known Hooky for probably 20 years and just a really good person. And everyone trusts him. He's just a guy that's earned that kind of respect from our pitchers just for so many years and how much he cares about our guys. And he does a wonderful job.”

— Matt Arnold, Brewers General Manager (fox6now.com)

“I think he just watches, he watches and assesses, and it's just very simple. That's a good way to put it, and he's going to be out there every day, watching me catch, play, so he's going to know me just as well as myself, so that's very important and like I said earlier, it's the attention to detail and that's what he's doing each and every day whether it's in my catch play, we're holding each other accountable.”

— Kyle Harrison, Brewers Pitcher (fox6now.com)

“He allows you to be you until he feels the need that it's time for him to say something to help you out. To get better. He's done a tremendous job helping me in those situations and doing a lot for me. So he means a lot to me.”

— Chad Patrick, Brewers Pitcher (fox6now.com)

What’s next

As the Brewers prepare for the new season, Hook will continue to work closely with the team's young pitching staff, using his communication skills and attention to detail to help them develop and reach their potential.

The takeaway

Chris Hook's ability to connect with and get the most out of Brewers pitchers has been a key factor in the team's consistent success on the mound over the past decade. His personal approach, communication skills, and dedication to player development have earned him the trust and respect of the pitching staff, making him an invaluable part of the Brewers' coaching staff.