MIAMI – “Hit strikes hard.” Seems simple enough. New Marlins hitting coach Dillon Lawson’s hitting philosophy revolves around that strategy, one that stems from his time as a Minor League hitting coach with the Astros’ organization from 2016-18. He brought…
New Miami Marlins hitting coach Dillon Lawson plans to implement his core offensive philosophy of aiming to "hit strikes hard." Lawson, who joined the organization in July before taking over the role, emphasizes controlling the strike zone, approach, and swing mechanics. He reunites with director of hitting Joe Migliaccio and assistant hitting coach Chris Hess in Miami.
Lawson has already begun offseason meetings with players such as Otto Lopez, Joe Mack, and Owen Caissie. His goal is to maximize individual abilities while building a cohesive, adaptable lineup that balances contact rate, power, and the team's existing speed.
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