Mets Reportedly Hire Former Dodgers Catcher for Key Strategy Role

[Matthew Nethercott]

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets are hiring former MLB catcher A.J. Ellis to be the team's major-league strategy coordinator. Ellis worked as a special assistant in the San Diego Padres' front office and was managed by Andy Green in San Diego.

Ellis played a majority of his career with the Dodgers and posted a career .693 OPS and a 91 OPS+. The Mets are making this hire because of his experience helping to run a pitching staff, including his work as Clayton Kershaw's personal catcher during his run of Cy Young awards.

Ellis will be a big part of the day-to-day game planning, and having his experience from behind the plate on the staff should benefit the Mets on the field in 2027.

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[MFS62]

6 minutes ago, Matthew Nethercott said:

The Mets are making this hire because of his experience helping to run a pitching staff, including his work as Clayton Kershaw's personal catcher during his run of Cy Young awards.

 

Y'mean he's going to teach them how to  lose in the playoffs?

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[The Hot Corner]

Well, just getting into the playoffs on a regular basis would be a big step up for the Mets.