ATLANTA, GA JULY 11: Blue Jays bench coach DeMarlo Hale (16) looks on from the dugout during the game between Atlanta and Toronto on July 11th, 2018 at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, GA.

Blue Jays reunite with Hale, who joins Schneider's coaching staff

3 years ago

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The Toronto Blue Jays hired DeMarlo Hale as their associate manager under John Schneider, the team announced Monday.

Hale returns to the Blue Jays after serving as their bench coach from 2013-18.

Hale joins a Blue Jays coaching staff that includes Schneider as manager, Don Mattingly as bench coach and offensive coordinator, and Pete Walker as pitching coach, among others.

DeMarlo Hale's duties as associate manager will include a focus on run-prevention co-ordination through defence. Almost like a fielding version of Don Mattingly's new additional role as offensive co-ordinator. https://t.co/Qe3U9fRHSK
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) November 13, 2023

The 62-year-old spent 2021-23 as the Cleveland Guardians' bench coach under Terry Francona. He managed the Guardians for the final 63 games of the 2021 campaign after Francona took a leave of absence due to health issues.