Braves Add Hugh Quattlebaum and Carlos Méndez to Major League Coaching Staff

The Atlanta Braves have announced exciting additions to their major league coaching staff. Hugh Quattlebaum and Carlos Méndez will join Brian Snitker's team as assistant hitting coaches, working alongside newly appointed hitting coach Tim Hyers. Quattlebaum comes from the Diamondbacks, while Méndez has been promoted from within the Braves organization.

Quattlebaum's coaching journey in affiliated baseball began in 2018 when the Mariners hired him as a minor league hitting coordinator. In 2021, he moved to the Mets as the director of hitting development and briefly served as the interim hitting coach, replacing Chili Davis partway through the season. After returning to his role as director of hitting development in 2022, he was let go at the end of the season and subsequently joined the Diamondbacks as assistant director of hitting for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns.

Méndez, on the other hand, has had a long professional playing career, primarily as a catcher and first baseman. Although he only played one big league season with the Orioles in 2003, his minor league journey concluded with the Braves organization. He played for the Triple-A Richmond Braves from 2005-07 before transitioning to a coaching role within the organization. This new position marks his first major league coaching job.

​These additions bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the Braves' coaching staff, enhancing their ability to develop and refine the team's hitting strategies. As the Braves gear up for the upcoming season, the contributions of Quattlebaum and Méndez will be instrumental in their pursuit of success.