# Mets Consider Kevin Long for Hitting Coach Role

> Mets to speak with Kevin Long about possible return as hitting coach.
- Title: Mets Consider Kevin Long for Hitting Coach Role | Shortify
- Summary: Mets to speak with Kevin Long about possible return as hitting coach. Mets plan to discuss hiring Kevin Long, former hitting coach who led Yankees and…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/sports/mets-to-speak-with-kevin-long-about-possible-return-as-hitting-coach
- Published: 2026-10-20T03:54:28+00:00
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- Topics: mets, kevin long, hitting coach, philles, world series, yanks, nationals, juan soto, news, entertainment
## Mets Hitting Coach Vacancy
Mets have a vacancy after director of major league hitting Jeff Albert was recently fired.
## Kevin Long Under Consideration
Kevin Long, the Mets hitting coach the last time the club reached the World Series in 2015, is scheduled to speak with team officials Tuesday about a coaching position.
## Long's Recent History
Long was fired last week by the Phillies after five seasons with the club and has World Series experience with the Yankees and Nationals.
## Key takeaway

Mets plan to discuss hiring Kevin Long, former hitting coach who led Yankees and Nationals to World Series titles, after Phillies fired him last week.