Dodgers Hire Pedro Guerrero As Hitting Coach
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dodgers have hired Pedro Guerrero as their new hitting coach, replacing Aaron Bates who left despite being offered a multi-year contract.
- Guerrero, 37, previously served as the Marlins' hitting coach for two seasons and has experience as an assistant hitting coach with the Giants and Phillies.
- Though not the former Dodgers All-Star, this Pedro Guerrero spent his entire minor league playing career with the Dodgers and began his coaching career within their system.
- Under Guerrero's guidance, the Marlins hit .249/.326/.400 in 2026, ranking low in home runs but performing well in batting average and on-base percentage, with some young players showing significant improvement.
- The impact of a hitting coach is difficult to isolate due to the collaborative nature of modern baseball coaching staffs, analytics, and player development resources.
