The left-handed batter describes the quality of his current swing as “not bad.” Nevertheless, he is not interested in returning to the field at the young age of 31. Delmonico isn’t really considering coaching at the highest caliber of competition, either.
At the end of 2023 Arizona Fall League play, Delmonico told me in an interview, “For the first time in my career, I’m not chasing the big leagues.” “I’m well-positioned to assist children. This seems to be my calling. I work at my ideal job. I get to inspire, instruct, and support children as they get through the tough times. So, I’m so delighted right now. I don’t want to get to the next level. I get to mentor and inspire these guys because I’m in the game.
Before that, from 2017 to 20, Delmonico coached hitting for Double-A Birmingham and High-A Winston-Salem. He also played 158 games and 574 plate appearances for the White Sox. During the AFL in ’23, he was employed by the Glendale Desert Dogs as well.
Delmonico’s 2024 coaching assignment is still pending, but he gets along well with general manager Chris Getz. Delmonico shares a similar level of connection with the Minor League rookie bats, some of whom are only seven or eight years younger than their manager.
“He’s excellent. Working with Delmonico, Colson Montgomery, the top-ranked White Sox prospect and 17th overall according to MLB Pipeline, said, “He’s good as a coach, but he’s [also] a good person.” Although I consider him to be one of my closest friends, as a coach he simply provides you with a very professional overview of what to look for in a pitcher and how to go about things. This is what I’m going to do if this is my circumstance.
Because he has experienced it, it is simpler to relate to. He’s easy to chat to and understands that you won’t always feel your best. He always has something new for you to try, even on the days when I’m not feeling it or something is awry. In a way, I would rather have a younger coach, especially considering he was in the league not too long ago.”