One of Skinner 's projects in 1979 was Tim Foli , the Pirates ' light - hitting shortstop .
In 1979 , he was the hitting coach for the Pirates , who won the World Series that year .
One of hitting coach 's projects in 1979 was Tim Foli , the Pirates ' light - hitting shortstop .
In 1979 , he was the hitting coach for the Pirates , who won the World Series that year .