San Diego Padres' coaching staff for 2011

Source: AP

The Padres on Monday announced that they've added Dave Roberts to the coaching staff for 2011 as first-base coach and making Rick Renteria the bench coach.

Ted Simmons, the bench coach for the past two seasons, said in September that he would not return in 2011 because he wanted to pursue a Major League managerial job.

Roberts last year, worked with baserunners and outfielders during Spring Training, and with Minor League players during the season.

Renteria, who was recently granted permission to interview for the Blue Jays' managerial opening, will be entering his fourth season on Bud Black's staff. Renteria spent four seasons managing in the Padres' Minor League system. He also managed four seasons in the Marlins organization.

Darrel Akerfelds, the longest-tenured member of the coaching staff, returns for his 10th season as the bullpen coach. Pitching coach Darren Balsley returns for his eighth season. Both were instrumental in the development of one of the top pitching staffs in baseball.

Third-base coach Glenn Hoffman, who works with the infielders, will return for his sixth season, and hitting coach Randy Ready returns for his second full season as hitting coach.