Blue Jays hire Mattingly as new bench coach
The Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday introduced the hiring of Don Mattingly because the membership’s Bench Coach underneath Manager John Schneider.
Mattingly, 61, will function Bench Coach following seven seasons as Manager of the Miami Marlins, racking up a franchise-leading 443 wins whereas taking dwelling BBWAA Manager of the Year honours in 2020. Prior to his tenure in Miami, the native of Evansville, IN, spent 5 years as Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers the place he owned a successful file in every marketing campaign, together with three division titles. Mattingly started his teaching profession as Hitting Coach for the New York Yankees in 2004, taking on Bench Coach duties in 2007. He then accepted a task with the Dodgers in the course of the 2008 All-Star break to function Hitting Coach, remaining in that function till being named Manager in L.A. previous to the 2011 season.
The former first baseman was drafted by the Yankees in 1979 and performed everything of his 14-year Major League profession in pinstripes. He was chosen to 6 All-Star groups, took dwelling three Silver Slugger Awards, received a batting title with a .343 common in 1984 and claimed 1985 AL MVP honours, main the league with 48 doubles and 145 RBI. Mattingly additionally excelled defensively all through his profession, nabbing 9 Gold Glove Awards whereas posting a profession .996 fielding proportion.
“It was great getting to know Don throughout this process and we are very excited about the experience he brings with him, from the variety of roles he has had over the years,” mentioned John Schneider, Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. “The organization and I are looking forward to his impact on the players and staff, as we look ahead to an exciting 2023 season.”
The Toronto Blue Jays are grateful to Interim Bench Coach Casey Candaele, who returns to Triple-A Buffalo to handle the Bisons for the 2023 season. The Blue Jays will announce its full 2023 teaching employees within the coming weeks.
