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Atlanta Braves have announced significant changes to their coaching staff for the 2025 season. Hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, along with assistant hitting coach Bobby Magellan and catching coach Sal Fasano, will not return to manager Brian Snickers staff. This decision follows a disappointing end to the Braves’ season, where they were swept by the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series after a season plagued by injuries [[1]](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-2-other-coaches-wont-return-brian-snitkers-2025-staff)[[2]](https://www.dailygazette.com/ap/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-and-2-other-coaches-wont-return-to-brian-snitkers-2025/article_46846ce4-7088-5d73-b392-e6ec822ab608.html?=/&subcategory=640%7CConcert)[[3]](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/3096061).
Kevin Seitzer had a long tenure as the Braves’ hitting coach, serving in that role for 10 years. Under his guidance, the team achieved notable success, including winning the 2021 World Series and securing six consecutive NL East titles. However, this past season saw the Braves finish second in their division, prompting the coaching changes [[2]](https://www.dailygazette.com/ap/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-and-2-other-coaches-wont-return-to-brian-snitkers-2025/article_46846ce4-7088-5d73-b392-e6ec822ab608.html?=/&subcategory=640%7CConcert)[[3]](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/3096061).
These adjustments reflect the team’s desire to revitalize their approach following a challenging season.
Learn more:
1. [Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and 2 other … – FOX 5 Atlanta](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-2-other-coaches-wont-return-brian-snitkers-2025-staff)
2. [Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and 2 other coaches won’t return to Brian Snitker’s 2025 staff | Sports | dailygazette.com](https://www.dailygazette.com/ap/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-and-2-other-coaches-wont-return-to-brian-snitkers-2025/article_46846ce4-7088-5d73-b392-e6ec822ab608.html?=/&subcategory=640%7CConcert)
3. [Braves hitting coach Seitzer, 2 other coaches won’t return in 2025 | theScore.com](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/3096061)tlanta Braves have announced significant changes to their coaching staff for the 2025 season. Hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, along with assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes and catching coach Sal Fasano, will not return to manager Brian Snitker’s staff. This decision follows a disappointing end to the Braves’ season, where they were swept by the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series after a season plagued by injuries [[1]](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-2-other-coaches-wont-return-brian-snitkers-2025-staff)[[2]](https://www.dailygazette.com/ap/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-and-2-other-coaches-wont-return-to-brian-snitkers-2025/article_46846ce4-7088-5d73-b392-e6ec822ab608.html?=/&subcategory=640%7CConcert)[[3]](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/3096061).
Kevin Seitzer had a long tenure as the Braves’ hitting coach, serving in that role for 10 years. Under his guidance, the team achieved notable success, including winning the 2021 World Series and securing six consecutive NL East titles. However, this past season saw the Braves finish second in their division, prompting the coaching changes [[2]](https://www.dailygazette.com/ap/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-and-2-other-coaches-wont-return-to-brian-snitkers-2025/article_46846ce4-7088-5d73-b392-e6ec822ab608.html?=/&subcategory=640%7CConcert)[[3]](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/3096061).
These adjustments reflect the team’s desire to revitalize their approach following a challenging season.
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Learn more:
1. [Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and 2 other … – FOX 5 Atlanta](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-2-other-coaches-wont-return-brian-snitkers-2025-staff)
2. [Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and 2 other coaches won’t return to Brian Snitker’s 2025 staff | Sports | dailygazette.com](https://www.dailygazette.com/ap/sports/braves-hitting-coach-kevin-seitzer-and-2-other-coaches-wont-return-to-brian-snitkers-2025/article_46846ce4-7088-5d73-b392-e6ec822ab608.html?=/&subcategory=640%7CConcert)
3. [Braves hitting coach Seitzer, 2 other coaches won’t return in 2025 | theScore.com](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/3096061)
