"Rowson, 49, has no managerial experience but has a long track record as a hitting coach. The Twins are surely familiar with his coaching abilities, as he was their hitting coach from 2017 to 2019. Minnesota's bats fared well during that time, putting up a collective .260/.330/.445 line over those three campaigns. That translates to a 105 wRC+, which trailed only four clubs for that span. The 2019 club was particularly successful, hitting 307 home runs."
"Clubs generally don't stand in the way of their staff members seeking promotions with other clubs and the report notes that the Yanks have already given the Twins permission to speak with Rowson about the gig. The report also mentions Derek Shelton and Ramon Vazquez as potential candidates. MLBTR covered Vazquez earlier today. Rowson, 49, has no managerial experience but has a long track record as a hitting coach."
The Twins are interested in Yankees hitting coach James Rowson and have permission to interview him for their managerial vacancy. Rowson previously served as Minnesota's hitting coach from 2017-2019, when the team hit .260/.330/.445 collectively and posted a 105 wRC+, including 307 home runs in 2019. He then served as Marlins bench coach/offensive coordinator in 2020, worked with the Tigers as assistant hitting coach in 2023, and currently holds the Yankees hitting coach role. The Yankees produced league-leading 118 wRC+ in 2023 and 119 wRC+ this year. Other managerial candidates include Derek Shelton and Ramon Vazquez. Rowson lacks managerial experience.
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