Jose Moreno Returning to Manage the Chattanooga Lookouts

(press release) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Today, the Cincinnati Reds have announced that Jose Moreno will return to the Chattanooga Lookouts for the upcoming 2024 season. Joining Moreno on staff will be pitching coach Todd Naskedov, returning hitting coach Daryle Ward, and coach Dick Schofield.

This season will be Jose Moreno’s fifth season in the Reds organization and third in Chattanooga. Last season, as the manager of the Lookouts, Moreno led the team to 70 wins and a first-half North Division Championship.  Under his direction the Lookouts had eight players reach the big leagues last season and make their Major League debuts.

Joining Moreno on staff are Todd Naskedov and Daryle Ward. Naskedov will serve as the team’s pitching coach after spending the previous season as a pitching coach with the Dayton Dragons. Hitting coach Daryle Ward will be returning to Chattanooga after serving as the Lookouts hitting coach last season. In 2023, the Lookouts led the Southern League in runs, total bases, and triples.

Rounding out the coaching staff is coach Dick Schofield. Schofield is entering his 12th season in the organization and first with the Lookouts. The former infielder spent 14 Major League seasons with the Angels, Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers.

The Lookouts also welcome Josh Hobson, who will be in his first year as the team’s athletic trainer and Dan Donohue, who will be in his first season as the Lookouts strength and conditioning coach.

Performance coach Francisco Rodriguez and video & technology specialist Liam Heggemann will also be on staff.