Will Remillard Explained

Will Remillard
Team:	Cincinnati Reds
Position:	Coach
Birth Date:	18 September 1992
Birth Place:	Cohoes, New York, U.S.

William Gregory Remillard (born September 18, 1992) is an American professional baseball coach for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Remillard attended the La Salle Institute in Troy, New York. He enrolled at Temple University and played college baseball for the Temple Owls.^[1] After his freshman year, Remillard transferred to Coastal Carolina University to play for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.^[2] He also played collegiate summer baseball for the Albany Dutchmen of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.^[3]

The Chicago Cubs selected Remillard in the 19th round of the 2013 MLB draft.^{[4] [5]} He played in Minor League Baseball for the Cubs organization through the 2018 season. In 2019, he became a minor league coach for the Cubs.

After the 2024 season, the Cincinnati Reds hired Remillard as an assistant hitting coach for their major league team.^[6]

Personal life

Remillard's brother, Zach, plays in MLB.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Freshman is mature behind plate - The Temple News. Connor. Showalter. April 19, 2011. temple-news.com.
2. https://blog.timesunion.com/sidelines/2011/11/16/remillard-signs-with-coastal-carolina/
3. Web site: Will, Zach Remillard thankful for chance to continue careers together. Laura. Amato. June 9, 2012.
4. Web site: Cubs take La Salle grad. By Tom. Quinlan. June 9, 2013. Times Union.
5. Web site: Cohoes native Will Remillard signs with Cubs. Andrew. Santillo. July 12, 2013.
6. Web site: Brad Mills returns to Terry Francona's side as Cincinnati Reds bench coach after hiatus. Gordon. Wittenmyer. The Enquirer.
7. Web site: Crosstown Cup is a Remillard sibling rivalry. MLB.com.