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Giants lose hitting coach Hunter Mense to the Royals

Well, for all the talk of the Giants’ lineup being not only set going into next season but productive thanks to their new approach, they’re now in a situation where they need a new hitting coach. Maria Guardado and Mark…

By Bryan Murphy · McCovey Chronicles

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:44 PM

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San Francisco Giants hitting coach Hunter Mense is reportedly leaving to join the Kansas City Royals.
Mense spent only one season as the Giants' hitting coach before departing for Kansas City.
The Giants offense scored 669 runs in 2026, ranking 26th across Major League Baseball.

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San Francisco Giants hitting coach Hunter Mense is leaving the organization after one season to join the Kansas City Royals, according to reports by Maria Guardado and Mark Feinsand. The departure leaves San Francisco searching for a new hitting coach heading into the offseason.

Bryan Murphy of McCovey Chronicles notes the Giants ranked 26th in MLB with 669 runs scored in 2026 despite late-season improvements. Murphy also reports that the departure appears to be part of broader coaching staff changes for the Giants.

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