Jarret DeHart explained

Jarret DeHart
Team:Seattle Mariners
Number:88
Position:Hitting coach
Birth Date:2 October 1994
Birth Place:New Brunswick, New Jersey
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Teams:As coach

Jarret DeHart (born October 2, 1994) is an American professional baseball coach. He is one of the hitting coaches for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Playing career

Raised in Medford, New Jersey, DeHart played prep baseball at Shawnee High School.[1] He attended Louisiana State University his freshman year of college, playing college baseball for the LSU Tigers.[2] After his 2014 freshman year, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3] He transferred to Howard College for his sophomore year of college. He then transferred to Tulane University for his final two years of college, playing for the Tulane Green Wave.[4]

Coaching career

DeHart joined the Seattle Mariners organization and served as a coach for the AZL Mariners in 2018. In 2019, he served as a minor league hitting strategist for the organization.[5]

On November 7, 2019, DeHart was named the assistant hitting coach for the Seattle Mariners.[6]

On November 15, 2021, DeHart was promoted by the Mariners to hitting coach and director of hitting strategy. This promotion coincided with the departure of former hitting coach Tim Laker, who declined the club's offer to return.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shawnee outfielder Jarret DeHart plans memorable senior season. Phil Anastasia. The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 1, 2013. November 7, 2019.
  2. Web site: LSU's Cody Glenn, two freshmen planning to transfer. Ross Dellenger. May 18, 2014. The Advocate. November 7, 2019.
  3. Web site: #32 Jarret DeHart - Profile . pointstreak.com . September 25, 2019.
  4. Web site: Baseball's Hunter Williams and Jarret DeHart Named to All-Louisiana Team. Tulane Green Wave. July 3, 2017. November 7, 2019.
  5. Web site: Mariners announce Minor League coaching staff for 2019 season. MLB.com. January 14, 2019. November 7, 2019.
  6. Web site: Mariners unveil 2020 coaching staff. MLB.com. Greg Johns. November 7, 2019. November 7, 2019.
  7. Web site: Mariners announce 2022 coaching staff. MLB.com. Daniel Kramer. November 15, 2021. January 3, 2022.