Watch: Cincinnati Reds Introduce New Hitting Coach and Director of Hitting Chris Valaika

The Reds hired Chris Valaika to be their Director of Hitting and Major League Hitting Coach on Thursday.

Valaika spent the past three seasons in Cleveland, including two years under Reds manager Terry Francona. Valaika met with the media on Thursday, answering questions about his approach, relationship with Francona and what it'll be like returning to Cincinnati. He played for the Reds in 2010-11. Watch the virtual news conference below: