Gooch was then hired as the manager for the Mount Airy Reds of the Bi-State League. In January 1937, the Pirates hired Gooch to be their pitching coach, at the urging of his old friend, Pie Traynor, who was then managing the Pirates.
Gooch was subsequently employed as the manager of the Mount Airy Reds in the Bi-State League. In January 1937, the Pirates appointed Gooch as their pitching coach at the suggestion of his old friend Pie Traynor, who was then managing the Pirates.