Unbelievable Decision: Atlanta Braves Fire Hitting Coaches After Disappointing ….
In a shocking move, the Atlanta Braves have fired hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes, and catching coach Sal Fasano following an underwhelming 2024 season. Despite finishing with the best record in Major League Baseball in 2023 and having a historically dominant offense, the team struggled offensively in 2024, culminating in a disappointing early playoff exit. The Braves were swept in the Wild Card Series, marking the third consecutive season they failed to advance beyond the Division Series since winning the World Series in 2021.
The offensive decline was stark, with team batting statistics such as OPS and runs scored plummeting compared to the previous year. Injuries and inconsistent production from key players exacerbated the challenges, forcing the team’s leadership to take decisive action in reshaping the coaching staff. While the Braves will look to hire new hitting coaches, the catching coach position, which was specifically designed for Fasano in 2017, will be eliminated【6】【7】【8】.
This shakeup signals a clear intention by Atlanta to rejuvenate its approach and return to the top offensively in 2025. However, this decision also marks the end of Seitzer’s ten-year tenure with the Braves, during which he became MLB’s longest-serving hitting coach. Given his record, Seitzer is expected to attract interest from other teams in the offseason【7】【8】.
As the Braves search for replacements, speculation around familiar faces like Chipper Jones has been dismissed. The team appears to be looking for fresh perspectives to guide its talented roster back to postseason success【7】【8】.
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