Mariners hire C.J. Gillman as hitting coach amid manager search
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have hired C.J. Gillman as their new hitting coach, even as they continue their search for a new manager. Gillman previously served as the minor-league hitting coordinator for the Mariners from 2022-25 and was most recently with the Washington Nationals. Last season, the Mariners struggled offensively, ranking last in the American League with a.233 batting average. The Mariners' managerial candidates are down to Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler, with other interviews having concluded. An assistant hitting coach is expected to be added to support Gillman.
- •C.J. Gillman returns to Mariners as hitting coach.
- •Seattle ranked last in MLB with a.233 batting average last season.
- •Mariners narrowed managerial search to Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler.
- •Gillman worked with multiple young hitters while at Mariners.
- •An assistant hitting coach is expected to join Gillman.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners reportedly hire C.J. Gillman as hitting coach before settling on new manager
"Seattle was one of the worst hitting teams in MLB last season, while Gillman oversaw a Nationals system that was among the best in the minor leagues.
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