Edgar Martinez Named Mariners Hitting Coach

The Seattle Mariners have appointed Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez as their hitting coach for the remainder of the 2024 season following the firing of manager Scott Servais. Martinez, a Mariners legend with a career batting average of .312 and two batting titles, previously served as hitting coach from 2015 to 2018 and has been working as an organizational hitting advisor since 2019. New manager Dan Wilson, who was a teammate of Martinez, expressed confidence in Martinez's ability to improve a struggling offense that ranks last in the majors in batting average. Martinez is known for his deep knowledge of hitting and his commitment to helping players improve. The Mariners hope that his return can reverse a disappointing season that saw them drop from a significant division lead to a .500 record. Martinez's jersey number is retired by the team, and he has a statue outside T-Mobile Park, solidifying his status as a franchise icon.