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Giants hire James Rowson as first offensive coordinator

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Giants hire James Rowson as first offensive coordinator

Summary

The San Francisco Giants have appointed James Rowson as their inaugural offensive coordinator, effective in 2027. Rowson's role will encompass coaching the hitting, baserunning, and overall offensive strategy of the team. Giants president Buster Posey indicated Rowson's title reflects a desire to unify the offense's various elements. The franchise aims to improve upon last season's struggles, where they averaged only 4.13 runs per game, ranking 26th in MLB. Rowson plans to engage with hitters before the upcoming owners' lockout on December 1.

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•James Rowson joins the Giants as their first offensive coordinator.
•He will focus on hitting and baserunning strategies.
•The Giants averaged 4.13 runs per game last season, ranking 26th in MLB.
•Rowson plans to connect with players ahead of the lockout on December 1.
•The team hopes to improve on its overall offensive output.

Latest Updates

10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rowson wants to get Giants in the business of scoring runs as offensive coordinator

What they're saying

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The San Francisco Giants introduced former Yankees hitting coach James Rowson as their new offensive coordinator, charged with the mission of getting more runs on the board in 2027.
— Yahoo Sports

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