Marlins Hired Dillon Lawson as Hitting Coach
The team brings on Lawson to replace Pedro Guerrero following coaching staff changes in Miami.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Baseball
The Miami Marlins have named Dillon Lawson as their new hitting coach. He takes over the role following the September 2026 dismissal of Pedro Guerrero.
Why it matters
Lawson joins the team as the organization looks to adjust its offensive strategy for the upcoming season. Manager Clayton McCullough is set to return to lead the club.
Lawson previously served as the Yankees hitting coach, where the team posted a .241 batting average in 2022 and a .228 mark by July 2023. His tenure in New York included a .173 postseason batting average.
The players
Dillon Lawson
He is the newly appointed hitting coach for the Miami Marlins.
Clayton McCullough
He serves as the manager of the Miami Marlins and will return next season.
Pedro Guerrero
He served as the Marlins hitting coach until his dismissal in September 2026.
Daniel Vega
He recently concluded a two-year stint as head strength and conditioning coach for the Marlins.
The details
Lawson joined the Marlins organization in July 2026 as a roving hitting coach after stints with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The team also confirmed it will not renew the contract of head strength and conditioning coach Daniel Vega after his two-year tenure. Manager Clayton McCullough will remain at the helm for the next season.
Timeline
July 2023: The Yankees fired Dillon Lawson.
April 2026: The Red Sox fired Dillon Lawson.
July 2026: Dillon Lawson joined the Marlins as a roving coach.
September 2026: The Marlins dismissed hitting coach Pedro Guerrero.
Beyond the 305
This move follows a pattern set by the 2023 New York Yankees mid-season coaching staff shakeup where performance struggles led to immediate personnel changes. The Marlins now join other clubs in restructuring hitting philosophy to address stagnant offensive production.
Fans should monitor offensive output as the Marlins implement a new approach to hitting under Lawson. These changes set the stage for how the roster will prepare during the upcoming off-season.
The takeaway
The Marlins are clearly prioritizing a shift in their hitting mechanics under new leadership. Keep an eye on spring training updates to see how these organizational changes impact the batting lineup.
Further reading
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