Mottola marks decade as Rays hitting coach, longest in MLB

Ex-outfielder weathered playing ups and downs first

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 3h1 min read

As a player, Chad Mottola became well versed in the MLB roller-coaster. Now, he's the longest-tenured hitting coach in Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: Mottola weathered roster uncertainty during his playing days before moving behind the scenes. He now directs hitting preparation for the Tampa Bay Rays lineup.

Why it matters: Continuity at hitting coach is rare amid frequent staff turnover around the league. That steadiness gained weight after Tampa Bay clinched the 2026 AL East title.

What to watch: October results will show how far that approach carries Tampa Bay.

Sources

@Sportsnet 2026-10-16T20:06:57.334985+00:00

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