Tim Hyers Named Hitting Coach for Braves

The Atlanta Braves have appointed Tim Hyers as their new hitting coach, succeeding Kevin Seitzer, who was dismissed following a disappointing season that ended with a sweep by the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. Hyers, a Georgia native, previously coached the Texas Rangers, contributing to their World Series title in 2023, and has also held positions with the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. His extensive experience includes working with multiple Silver Slugger winners. The Braves' coaching overhaul also saw the departure of assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes and catching coach Sal Fasano. The Rangers, who praised Hyers’ contributions, will begin the search for his replacement, aiming to maintain their offensive prowess after a challenging 2024 season. Hyers expressed that relocating to Atlanta was a significant factor in his decision to leave the Rangers.