Mets Hire Johnny Washington as Co-Hitting Coach
The New York Mets have named former Hanwha Eagles hitting coach Johnny Washington as a co-hitting coach after firing Jeff Albert following a weak offensive season.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Baseball
The New York Mets hired Johnny Washington as co-hitting coach, a move that follows the team's decision to fire hitting coach Jeff Albert after the 2026 season. Washington will co-lead the hitting department with Troy Snitker.
Why it matters
The Mets ranked 23rd in team OPS (.706) and tied for 19th in average runs scored (4.3) in 2026, prompting the change in hitting leadership. Washington brings experience from multiple Major League and Korean Baseball coaching roles.
The Mets finished the 2026 season with a .706 team OPS, ranked 23rd in the majors, and averaged 4.3 runs per game, tied for 19th. Specific offensive breakdowns beyond these team-level figures were not included in the source data.
The players
Johnny Washington
Johnny Washington is a hitting coach with experience across the Hanwha Eagles, Chicago Cubs, and LA Angels organizations, who has also worked as an Atlanta Braves minor league hitting coordinator.
Troy Snitker
Troy Snitker is a Mets coach who will share hitting responsibilities with Washington in the team's revamped hitting department.
Jeff Albert
Jeff Albert was the Mets hitting coach fired after the 2026 season following the team's poor offensive results.
The details
Johnny Washington, a former Hanwha Eagles hitting coach, will serve alongside Troy Snitker as the Mets' co-hitting coaches. Washington previously served as Chicago Cubs assistant hitting coach from 2022 to 2023 and LA Angels main hitting coach from 2024 to 2025.
Timeline
2022-2023: Washington serves as Cubs assistant hitting coach.
2024-2025: Washington serves as LA Angels main hitting coach.
2026 season: Mets fire Jeff Albert after poor offensive performance.
November 6, 2026: MLB.com reports Washington's Mets hiring.
Season Trajectory
The change in hitting leadership comes after a 2026 season in which the Mets ranked 23rd in team OPS, signaling an attempt to reverse a season of offensive decline. Washington's hiring could influence how the team approaches its offense in the coming campaign.
Fans tracking the Mets' offense will see a new co-hitting coach structure heading into the next season. Those following Roh Si-hwan's potential move to MLB can note his 2021 breakout under Washington's coaching.
The takeaway
The Mets' hitting change reflects how much a team's offensive output can drive leadership decisions after a difficult season. Readers following the team should watch how the co-hitting coach arrangement performs in 2027.
What happens next
Roh Si-hwan could be posted to the Major Leagues after the 2026 season, a development that may draw attention from Washington's coaching background.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
