New Mets Hitting Coach Troy Snitker Brings Lifetime of Lessons from World Series-Winning Father

Troy Snitker spent nearly a lifetime with the Braves organization before joining the Mets this offseason.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Troy Snitker, the new hitting coach for the New York Mets, brings a wealth of experience from his time in the Braves organization, where he grew up watching his father, Brian Snitker, manage and coach. Troy spent the past seven years as the hitting coach for the Houston Astros, but his roots are firmly planted in the Braves, having played in their minor league system and eventually joining his father's coaching staff in the majors. The duo's journey culminated in 2021 when Brian Snitker managed the Braves to a World Series title, beating Troy's Astros. Now, Troy Snitker looks to bring that same winning culture and teamwork to the Mets as they aim to improve their offense.

Why it matters

Troy Snitker's background and experience working alongside his father, a World Series-winning manager, could provide valuable insights and a winning pedigree to the Mets' coaching staff as they look to take the next step and reach the postseason. His familiarity with building successful offenses, both in Houston and with the Braves, could be a key factor in helping the Mets unlock their full offensive potential.

The details

Troy Snitker spent much of his childhood watching his father, Brian, manage and coach in the Braves organization before Brian became the manager in Atlanta in 2016. Troy played two years in the Braves' minor league system after being drafted in the 19th round and eventually joined his father's coaching staff in the majors. The duo's journey culminated in 2021 when Brian Snitker managed the Braves to a World Series title, beating Troy's Astros. Now, Troy Snitker joins the Mets' coaching staff, replacing Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes as the team's new hitting coach, and he is tasked with helping the Mets' offense reach new heights.

  • Troy Snitker spent the past seven years as the Astros hitting coach.
  • Brian Snitker signed as a player with the Braves in 1977 and continued working in the organization once he stopped playing in 1980.
  • Brian Snitker managed the Braves to a World Series title in 2021.
  • Troy Snitker joined the Mets' coaching staff this offseason.

The players

Troy Snitker

The new hitting coach for the New York Mets, who spent nearly a lifetime with the Braves organization, including playing in their minor league system and eventually joining his father's coaching staff in the majors.

Brian Snitker

Troy Snitker's father, who managed the Braves to a World Series title in 2021 and has been with the organization since signing as a player in 1977.

Eric Chavez

The former Mets hitting coach who was replaced by Troy Snitker this offseason.

Jeremy Barnes

The former Mets director of major league hitting who was also replaced by Troy Snitker and Jeff Albert this offseason.

Jeff Albert

The Mets' new director of major league hitting, who joined the team's coaching staff alongside Troy Snitker this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“He influenced me a ton. I got to sit in the dugout and watch him my whole life. I was the batboy and saw how he managed a game, communicated with players and staff and how he worked and treated people.”

— Troy Snitker, New Mets Hitting Coach

“I got to see the sacrifices he and my mom made. He's never done any of it for attention, but to see him do it at the biggest stage was extremely gratifying for my family. It was unbelievable.”

— Troy Snitker, New Mets Hitting Coach

“I just want the guys to work together like some of our offenses did [in Houston] to do great things. I think we have a chance to have a great lineup like I've had experience having. We want the same type of culture and teamwork, [with the] ability to pass it to the next guy. We want to work together, build off each at-bat and not have guys feel they have to do it themselves. I think we can do that.”

— Troy Snitker, New Mets Hitting Coach

What’s next

Troy Snitker will look to implement the winning culture and teamwork he experienced with the Astros and Braves as he works to improve the Mets' offense this season.

The takeaway

Troy Snitker's lifelong experience in the Braves organization, including watching his father Brian manage the team to a World Series title, has prepared him well for his new role as the Mets' hitting coach. His focus on building a collaborative, team-first approach could be exactly what the Mets need to unlock their full offensive potential and take the next step as a franchise.