From FOX 13 Seattle · Curtis Crabtree · · 1m
Mariners hire Swanson and Gillman
Seattle Mariners add bench coach Tanner Swanson and hitting coach CJ Gillman to new manager Jason Kanzler's staff.
In brief
Seattle Mariners add bench coach Tanner Swanson and hitting coach CJ Gillman to new manager Jason Kanzler's staff. Seattle Mariners hired Tanner Swanson as bench coach and CJ Gillman as hitting coach for new manager Jason Kanzler. Originally reported by FOX 13 Seattle.
Mariners hire Swanson and Gillman
Seattle Mariners hired Tanner Swanson as bench coach and CJ Gillman as hitting coach for new manager Jason Kanzler.
Swanson joins from Yankees
Swanson spent seven years on New York Yankees' coaching staff before returning to the Pacific Northwest.
Gillman returns to Mariners
Gillman joins Mariners after working with Washington Nationals and previously as Seattle's minor league hitting coordinator.
Kanzler's statement
Kanzler said Swanson and Gillman bring exceptional understanding of the game and skill sets to maximize roster talent.
Swanson's background
Swanson graduated from Central Washington University with physical education degree while playing baseball.
Gillman's background
Gillman oversaw minor league hitting efforts for four years before joining Washington Nationals in 2026.
In short
Seattle Mariners hired Tanner Swanson as bench coach and CJ Gillman as hitting coach for new manager Jason Kanzler.
