John Mallee

John Mallee
Mallee and Astros second baseman José Altuve in May 2014.
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 8
Hitting coach
Born: John Daniel Mallee
(1969-05-05) May 5, 1969
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Teams

John Daniel Mallee (pronounced "MAY lee") (born May 5, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois) is the hitting coach of the Philadelphia Phillies. He was previously the hitting coach of the Florida Marlins, Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs baseball teams.

Prior to his coaching career, Mallee played professionally in the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system from 1991 to 1992. Drafted by the Phillies in the 10th round of the 1991 amateur draft out of University of Illinois, Chicago, Mallee hit .208 in 115 career minor league games. He then served as the Marlins minor league hitting coordinator for nine seasons.[1]

On October 19, 2012, the Astros announced that Mallee would be their hitting coach for 2012, working under Bo Porter.[2] On October 9, 2014, he was named by the Chicago Cubs as their major league hitting coach, succeeding Bill Mueller in that role.[3] On October 26, 2017, the Cubs announced that Mallee had been let go with Chili Davis named as his replacement. [4]

Starting in 2018, he is the hitting coach of the Philadelphia Phillies under Gabe Kapler

References

  1. ↑ Stephens, Bailey (June 23, 2010). "New coaches familiar to organization". MLB.com. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  2. ↑ Casella, Paul (October 19, 2012). "Trembley, Mallee join Porter's coaching staff". MLB.com. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Cubs hire Mallee as hitting coach". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Cubs make changes: Chili Davis the new hitting coach, John Mallee out". Retrieved October 27, 2017.


Sporting positions
Preceded by
Jim Presley		 Florida Marlins Hitting coach
2010-2011 (fired during 2011)		 Succeeded by

Eduardo Pérez
Preceded by
Ty Van Burkleo		 Houston Astros Hitting coach
2013–2014		 Succeeded by

Dave Hudgens
Preceded by
Bill Mueller		 Chicago Cubs Hitting coach
2015–2017		 Succeeded by
Chili Davis
Preceded by
Matt Stairs		 Philadelphia Phillies Hitting coach
2018–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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