The Texas Rangers’ hitting coach for the past three seasons, has officially joined the Atlanta Braves as their new hitting coach. This move was announced today and provides Hyers, an Atlanta native, the opportunity to be closer to his family.
Interestingly, despite the Rangers expecting all their major league staff to return for the 2025 season, Hyers’ transition appears to be a voluntary decision rather than being pushed out. This change comes after a 2024 season where both the Rangers and Braves faced offensive struggles, although the Braves had a more significant drop in performance compared to their strong 2023 season.
Hyers previously joined the Rangers after a successful tenure with the Boston Red Sox, where he helped the team to a World Series title in his first year. Before that, he served as an assistant hitting coach with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His experience in various successful environments has made him a sought-after coach.
With Hyers now in Atlanta, the Rangers are left with Donnie Ecker as their offensive coordinator. They will likely begin searching for a new hitting coach to complement Ecker’s approach. Some Rangers fans may view Hyers’ departure positively, but it’s uncertain how it will ultimately impact the team’s offensive strategy moving forward.
