The Mets are looking to add a hitting coach of some kind. It was reported yesterday that Kevin Long would be interviewed for a job. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports today that John Mallee is also on the list. In…
The New York Mets are interested in Chicago Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee for an open hitting coach role. The team is reshaping its offensive coaching staff alongside earlier reported candidate Kevin Long following the departure of director of hitting Jeff Albert. Hitting coach Troy Snitker and assistant Rafael Fernandez are expected to remain with the Mets next season.
Mallee has spent over a decade on major league coaching staffs, including stints with the Marlins, Astros, Cubs, Phillies, and Angels. He has served as the Cubs' assistant hitting coach for the past three seasons, where he was credited with aiding the breakout development of center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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