Former Dodger Joe Kelly hired as pitching coach at Corona High School, his alma mater

Updated 3 hours ago
CORONA, Calif. (KABC) -- Corona High School's baseball team is getting a new coach with a very familiar face.

The Panthers have hired former Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly to be a pitching coach. Kelly is from Corona and is a former Panther himself.

A longtime fan favorite during his 13 years in the Major Leagues, Kelly spent three of those seasons with the Dodgers.

He is also a two-time World Series champion.

In a social media post, high school's baseball team said: "Welcome home, Joe" and described him "an amazing addition" to the coaching staff.

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