{"id":13866,"date":"2024-11-30T10:03:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T10:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=13866"},"modified":"2024-11-30T10:03:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T10:03:15","slug":"braves-kevin-seitzer-compares-julio-rodriguez-to-ronald-acuna-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=13866","title":{"rendered":"Braves: Kevin Seitzer compares Julio Rodr\u00edguez to Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Braves shocked a lot of fans when they fired Kevin Seitzer, who had been in Atlanta in some capacity for a decade.<\/p>\n

While the talent was always elite, he helped develop some of the best bats in the sport and also resurrected some careers. Seitzer earned awards for his work with the Braves in 2023, a lineup that set MLB records en route to an MVP, All-Star bids, and multiple Silver Slugger awards.<\/p>\n

It all came to a screeching halt in 2024 when nearly every Braves hitter either regressed or got injured before they could bounce back. There was plenty of blame to go around, but firing Seitzer felt like a knee-jerk reaction, especially considering all of the injuries.<\/p>\n

Hell, the Braves even stated that the expectation was that Brian Snitker\u2019s staff would return in 2025. Fortunately for Seitzer, he landed on his feet, earning a gig with the Mariners, a club that has been plagued by poor hitting.<\/p>\n

In his first media appearance since the news, Seitzer was asked about his approach to hitting, but the interview took a turn when the former Braves hitting coach compared Julio Rodriguez to Ronald Acuna Jr.<\/p>\n

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New @Mariners<\/a> hitting coach Kevin Seitzer shares what he's seen in @JRODshow44<\/a> \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

Seitzer says he feels Julio is as special as @ronaldacunajr24<\/a>, and is excited to work with him. pic.twitter.com\/EbdoM263v1<\/a><\/p>\n

— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) November 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n