Yankees Hire James Rowson as New Hitting Coach, Replacing Sean Casey

James Rowson, former Yankees' minor-league coach with strong ties to Aaron Judge, tasked to revitalize struggling offense after Sean Casey's voluntary departure to spend more time with his family.

• James Rowson, the assistant hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers and former minor-league coach for the Yankees, is expected to replace Sean Casey as the Yankees' new hitting coach.
• Rowson is known for his strong relationship with Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, developed during their time together in the minor leagues.
• Rowson takes over a Yankees offense that struggled last season, ranking 29th in batting average and performing poorly in most statistical categories, aside from home runs and walks. The Yankees offense heavily relied on Judge.
• Sean Casey, who served as the interim coach during the 2023 season, removed himself from full-time consideration, preferring to spend more time with his family.
• Rowson is highly respected for his work ethic, humility and a unique approach that aims to maximise players’ potentials. His hiring is the first major move in the Yankees' offseason efforts to revamp their struggling offense.

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