The Toronto Blue Jays have hired <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2024/10/twins-to-name-matt-borgschulte-as-hitting-coach-source/" title="Twins to name Matt Borgschulte as hitting coach: Source”>David Popkins as hitting coach, it was announced Monday.
The 34-year-old spent the last three seasons as the Minnesota Twins‘ hitting coach under Rocco Baldelli. The team parted ways with him after missing the playoffs this season.
“David’s ability to plan the game and communicate with players in different ways is a very exciting addition to our coaching staff,” manager John Schneider said in a press release. “He is a true expert in all types of hitting information and will help our offensive strategy every game. We can’t wait to see the immediate impact of his relentless work ethic. »
This is his fourth season on a big league coaching staff. Prior to his coaching career, Popkins played three seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system.
The Blue Jays parted ways with hitting coach Guillermo Martinez after six seasons earlier this offseason. Toronto finished 23rd in the league in points scored.
