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The Kansas City Royals hired Connor Dawson as their new hitting coach for the 2026 season to boost an underperforming offense.
The Kansas City Royals have hired Connor Dawson, a Kansas City-area native and former Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach, as their new major league hitting coach, effective for the 2026 season.
Dawson, who previously coached in the Mariners' minor league system and served as a hitting coach in Milwaukee from 2022 to 2025, helped lead an offense that ranked among the top in runs scored and on-base percentage.
The Royals, who ranked 26th in scoring in 2025 and struggled with power despite strong contact rates, are seeking to improve their offensive output.
The team also announced the departure of assistant hitting coaches Keoni DeRenne and Joe Dillon and plans to add another coach to the hitting staff.
The Brewers expressed regret over losing Dawson, acknowledging his impact on their offensive success.
Los Kansas City Royals contrataron a Connor Dawson como su nuevo entrenador de bateo para la temporada 2026 para impulsar una ofensiva de bajo desempeño.