Rockies Fire Hitting Coach, Replace With Clint Hurdle

The Colorado Rockies have fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens after a disappointing 3-15 start to the season, marked by the lowest offensive production in Major League Baseball. General Manager Bill Schmidt cited the team's struggles at the plate, including a .220 batting average and the highest strikeout total in the National League, as the primary reason for the change. Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle, who led the team to its only World Series appearance in 2007 and has been serving as a special assistant since 2021, will take over as hitting coach. The organization hopes Hurdle's extensive experience and familiarity with the club's young roster will spark a turnaround. This move comes amid the Rockies' ongoing youth movement and follows two consecutive 100-loss seasons. The team looks to improve their performance as they begin a new series against the Washington Nationals.