Jeff Pickler

Jeff Blaine Pickler (born January 6, 1976) is an American professional baseball coach who currently serves as the bench coach for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously coached in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds.

Early life and career Pickler was born in Garden Grove, California. He attended Foothill High School in Santa Ana, California, where he played for the school's baseball team. He then enrolled at Cypress College, where he played college baseball for the Cypress Chargers for one season. He then transferred to the University of Tennessee to continue his college baseball career with the Tennessee Volunteers. In 1997, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, helping to lead the Gatemen to the league title.

In 1998, Pickler was named the Southeastern Conference Baseball Player of the Year. he played in Minor League Baseball for the Brewers, Texas Rangers, and Colorado Rockies organizations for eight years. He then spent four years as a scout for the San Diego Padres. Pickler joined the front office of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014 as a special assistant in professional scouting and player development.

The Twins hired Pickler to their major league coaching staff prior to the 2017 season. The Cincinnati Reds hired him before the 2019 season.

On September 22, 2024, the Reds fired Pickler, along with manager David Bell.

On December 17, 2025, Pickler was hired to serve as the bench coach for the Colorado Rockies.

Personal life Pickler's father, Scott, is the coach for the Cypress College baseball team