BREAKING NEWS: Orioles Promote Buck Britton to Major League Coaching Staff After Triple-A Success
April 16, 2025 – Baltimore, MD — The Baltimore Orioles have made a significant addition to their coaching staff for the 2025 MLB season by promoting Buck Britton, former manager of their Triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides, to a major league coaching role. The move highlights the organization’s commitment to internal development and rewards Britton’s impressive leadership during Norfolk’s 2023 championship run.
Britton, 38, is a well-known figure within the Orioles organization. A former infielder who spent several years playing in the minor leagues, including in the Orioles system, Britton transitioned to coaching in 2017 and quickly rose through the ranks. His success in guiding Baltimore’s top prospects through the minor league pipeline has earned him the trust of both players and front office executives.
His promotion comes after he led the Norfolk Tides to a Triple-A National Championship in 2023, a season in which many of Baltimore’s current big-league stars, including Jordan Westburg, Colton Cowser, and Heston Kjerstad, took major strides under his guidance. Britton’s ability to develop young talent and foster a winning culture made him a natural fit for the Orioles’ major league staff as they look to maintain their momentum following two consecutive playoff appearances.
“We are thrilled to welcome Buck to the big-league dugout,” said Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. “He’s earned this opportunity through years of hard work, success, and a genuine connection with our players. Buck brings energy, baseball knowledge, and a deep understanding of our organizational philosophy.”
While the Orioles have not yet officially announced Britton’s specific role on the major league staff, sources close to the team indicate he will work closely with the infielders and younger position players — many of whom already thrived under his tutelage in Norfolk. His familiarity with the roster should allow for a smooth transition and provide a boost to a club that is off to a 6–9 start in the 2025 season.
Britton’s promotion is part of a broader reshuffling of the Orioles’ coaching staff this year. He joins newly appointed bench coach Robinson Chirinos, who replaces longtime assistant Fredi González. The Orioles are placing a strong emphasis on coaching continuity and player development at the major league level, a reflection of their ongoing investment in the young core that has driven their resurgence over the past three seasons.
For Britton, the opportunity to coach in the majors with the franchise that developed him both as a player and manager is a full-circle moment. “This organization means everything to me,” Britton said in a brief statement. “To now be able to contribute at the major league level alongside players I’ve helped develop is incredibly rewarding. I’m excited for what’s ahead.”
As the Orioles aim to rebound from a slow start to the 2025 campaign, the addition of Britton is expected to reinforce the club’s emphasis on cohesion, accountability, and player-first development. With many young stars continuing to evolve and seasoned leaders like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson anchoring the lineup, Britton’s presence could prove pivotal in helping Baltimore stay competitive in the tough AL East.
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