"The World Series victory in 2019 was unexpected for the Washington Nationals. A 19-31 start to the season had ownership questioning the decision to hire Davey Martinez. Fans were upset, and rumblings for change began to stir. Just a few months later, the Nats went on a historic run to win the World Series. Since 2019, Nationals fans have come to expect losing seasons. Year after year, the play has arguably gotten worse. Why should any Nationals fan have interest in the team next season?"
"The first reason is easy; the front office is entirely different. The front office has gotten considerably younger and more analytically driven. President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni hired the youngest coach in the Major Leagues since the 1970s. Blake Butera, just 33, has little prior coaching experience and will be learning on the job. The hire is unlike any in Nationals history, as ownership has targeted managers with lots of mileage."
Washington Nationals won a surprising 2019 World Series after a 19-31 start, but subsequent seasons have trended toward losing records and declining performance. The front office is now largely new, younger, and more analytically focused under President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni. Toboni hired Blake Butera, a 33-year-old manager with limited prior coaching experience, signaling a departure from veteran hires. The coaching staff includes 30-year-old pitching coach Simon Matthews and assistant hitting coach Andrew Aydt, both tied to Driveline Baseball and analytic methods. The youth movement in front office and coaching aims to reshape player development and performance.
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