# Mariners hire Swanson and Gillman

> Seattle Mariners add bench coach Tanner Swanson and hitting coach CJ Gillman to new manager Jason Kanzler's staff.
- Title: Mariners hire Swanson and Gillman · FOX 13 Seattle | Shortify
- Summary: Seattle Mariners add bench coach Tanner Swanson and hitting coach CJ Gillman to new manager Jason Kanzler's staff.
- Keywords: seattle mariners, tanner swanson, cj gillman, jason kanzler, bench coach, hitting coach, seattle, FOX 13 Seattle
- Source: FOX 13 Seattle — https://fox13seattle.com/sports/mariners-hire-swanson-gillman
- Author: Curtis Crabtree
- Published: 2026-11-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seattle mariners, tanner swanson, cj gillman, jason kanzler, bench coach, hitting coach, seattle, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Seattle Mariners hired Tanner Swanson as bench coach and CJ Gillman as hitting coach for new manager Jason Kanzler.