Baseball: Toronto Blue Jays htting coach Guillermo Martinez (18) with Vladimir Guerrero (27) during batting practice before game vs Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City, MO 7/30/2019 CREDIT: David E. Klutho (Set Number: X162802 TK1 )

Report: Blue Jays fire hitting coach Martinez

2 years ago
David E. Klutho / Sports Illustrated / Getty

The Toronto Blue Jays are parting ways with hitting coach Guillermo Martinez after six seasons, sources told Sportsnet's Shi Davidi.

The Blue Jays struggled offensively this campaign, ranking 23rd in the league in runs scored and 26th in home runs. The club also finished below average in OPS.

Martinez oversaw strong offensive seasons as Toronto's hitting coach before the club regressed over the past few years.

Year Runs HR OPS
2024 671 156 .702
2023 746 188 .746
2022 775 200 .760
2021 846 262 .796

The Blue Jays posted a 74-88 record in 2024 to finish in the AL East basement for the first time since 2013.

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