The Dodgers introduced their minor league teaching staffs on Thursday, with two recently-retired MLB gamers becoming a member of the ranks. David Dahl is becoming a member of the Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis employees as an outfield coach and assistant hitting coach, whereas Michael Hermosillo will likely be an outfield and baserunning coach for the high-A ball Nice Lakes Loons.
In Hermosillo’s case, the information appears to behave as a retirement announcement for the previous outfielder, who simply turned 31 final month. Hermosillo hasn’t performed wherever since suiting up within the Mexican Winter League in the course of the 2023-24 offseason, and his final style of affiliated ball got here within the type of 66 video games with the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate in 2023.
A Twenty eighth-round choose for the Angels within the 2013 draft, Hermosillo spent his first three (2018-20) massive league seasons in a Halos uniform. The Angels outrighted Hermosillo following the 2020 marketing campaign, and after signing with the Cubs, Hermosillo made 47 appearances for Chicago over the following two seasons. All in all, Hermosillo hit .167/.268/.283 over 229 Main League plate appearances.
Whereas not thought of a high prospect throughout his time within the minors, Hermosillo obtained himself onto the radar with some sturdy numbers on the farm, together with a .262/.355/.492 slash line, 56 house runs, and 42 steals (in 59 tries) over 1194 PA on the Triple-A stage. Between his pace and all-fields potential within the outfield, Hermosillo appears well-suited to impart his knowledge with the following era of Dodgers prospects. We at MLB Commerce Rumors congratulate Hermosillo on his profession achievements, and we want him in one of the best in his teaching endeavors.
Dahl introduced his retirement in December, formally closing the door on a profession that included seven MLB seasons and an All-Star nod in 2019 throughout his time with the Rockies. This teaching gig is Dahl’s second stint within the Dodgers group, as he signed a minor league take care of the crew in June 2023 that didn’t lead to any massive league enjoying time, however Dahl did play in 54 video games with Oklahoma Metropolis.
