Rowson wants to get Giants in the business of scoring runs as offensive coordinator

The San Francisco Giants have appointed James Rowson as their first offensive coordinator, starting in 2027. Rowson, 50, will serve as both a hitting coach and a baserunning specialist, taking over from current assistant hitting coach Oscar Bernard. The move comes as the Giants aim to improve their run production, which ranked 26th in MLB last season with only 4.13 runs per game.

Rowson, who previously worked as a hitting coach for five different teams in the minor and major leagues, believes in a holistic approach to the offensive game, similar to an offensive coordinator in football. He emphasizes the importance of scoring runs to win games, rather than focusing solely on individual hits. Rowson is particularly excited about working with Bryce Eldridge, a promising young hitter who made a strong rookie season debut.