Marlins hire Dillon Lawson as new hitting coach for aggressive approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
The Miami Marlins have appointed Dillon Lawson as their new hitting coach. Lawson, who takes over from Pedro Guerrero, emphasized a more aggressive batting approach for the 2027 season. He intends to focus on controlling the strike zone and improving swing mechanics. The Marlins, who ranked seventh in MLB hitting with a.249 average in 2026, aim to enhance their offensive strategy, combining speed on the basepaths with power at the plate.
- •Dillon Lawson replaces Pedro Guerrero as hitting coach.
- •Lawson emphasizes an aggressive approach at the plate.
- •Marlins were seventh in MLB hitting with a.249 average in 2026.
- •The team aims for a balanced approach of speed and power.
- •Lawson believes in maximizing individual player abilities for team success.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins Have a New Coach with a New Approach
"Miami's new hitting coach, Dillon Lawson, wants his hitters to be hungry at the plate
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