Marlins Appoint Carson Vitale as Bench Coach, Continue Building Coaching Staff

The Miami Marlins are set to hire Carson Vitale from the Seattle Mariners to serve as new manager Clayton McCullough’s bench coach, according to Daniel Kramer ofMLB.com.Vitale brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent the past seven seasons with Seattle, including five as their major league field coordinator.

Carson Vitale's Journey
Vitale, 36, has built an impressive coaching resume. Before his tenure with the Mariners, he served as Seattle’s minor league field coordinator and previously worked as the Dodgers’ international field coordinator from 2016 to 2017. Vitale also spent several years as a hitting coach and manager within the Angels’ minor league system. A native of Victoria, British Columbia, Vitale was drafted in the 38th round as a catcher out of Creighton University by the Rangers in 2010 and played parts of two minor league seasons before transitioning to coaching.

Marlins' Coaching Staff Revamp
The Marlins are undergoing significant changes to their coaching staff following the departure of former manager Skip Schumaker. With McCullough’s appointment as manager only two weeks old, the team is actively filling out its new coaching roster. Reports indicate that the Marlins have also hired former Giants assistant hitting coach Pedro Guerrero to be their new hitting coach. Both Guerrero and Vitale have connections to Marlins assistant GM Gabe Kapler. Vitale previously worked with Kapler and McCullough in Los Angeles, while Guerrero was part of Kapler’s coaching teams in San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Building for the Future
​As the Marlins continue to assemble their coaching staff, Vitale’s extensive experience and connections within the baseball community are expected to be valuable assets. The team's efforts to revamp and strengthen their coaching lineup highlight their commitment to building a competitive team for the upcoming season.