Mariners making sweeping changes to coaching staff following Dan Wilson’s ouster
The team said it needs a reset after a 76-86 season and will search outside the organization for a manager with major league experience.
- On Monday, the Seattle Mariners announced four coaches—bench coach Manny Acta, infield coach Perry Hill, hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, and first base coach Eric Young Jr.—will not return, following Sunday's dismissal of manager Dan Wilson.
- President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stated the organization needs a "culture reset," requiring the team to look outside for new leadership after a disappointing 76-86 season.
- Offensive metrics regressed dramatically, with the team finishing 27th in OPS, 28th in slugging, and 29th in batting average. Dipoto admitted, "we just collectively underperformed in every area."
- Dipoto and General Manager Justin Hollander will conduct an "exhaustive" search for a new manager, preferring candidates with prior major-league managing experience.
- With plans to compete for a postseason berth in 2027, Dipoto acknowledged, "The blame falls on me first" as he commits to decisions that prevent another disappointing season.
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Mariners move on from 4 more coaches after Dan Wilson decision
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Acta (bench), Seitzer (hitting) among coaches not returning to Mariners
The Mariners announced on Monday that Bench Coach Manny Acta, Infield Coach Perry Hill, Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer, and First Base Coach Eric Young Jr. will not return to the Mariners coaching staff in 2027. “I will always have the utmost respect and appreciation for these men, each of whom made meaningful contributions to our team,” Dipoto said. “After much reflection, we have determined that significant changes are required as we look toward …
Mariners Announce Staff Changes
SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto and General Manager Justin Hollander announced today that Bench Coach Manny Acta, Infield Coach Perry Hill, Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer, and First Base Coach Eric Young Jr. will not return to the Mariners coaching staff in 2027. “I will always
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