Dodgers bring back Pedro Guerrero — not the All-Star — as coach

Pedro Guerrero made four All-Star teams in 11 seasons in Los Angeles, and was named co-MVP of the 1981 World Series after the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees . That Pedro Guerrero is now 70 years old and has been out of the baseball industry for years. Still, it was tempting to believe Guerrero returned to the team he launched his career on Tuesday, Nov. 10, when the Dodgers announced they had hired one of their former players — coincidentally, Pedro Guerrero from San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic — to be their major league hitting coach. MORE: Dodgers strike at GM meetings, acquire 25-year-old infielder from Mets This Guerrero — born Pedro Guerrero Acta on Dec. 3, 1988 — played 411 games in the Dodgers organization from 2006-13, but never reached the big leagues. He spent the last two seasons with the Miami Marlins in the same role. Guerrero previously served as an assistant hitting coach for the San Francisco Giants (2022-24) and Philadelphia Phillies (2018-21) and as the bench coach for the Rookie-level Ogden (2016-17) prior to joining the Marlins in 2025. After retiring as a player, Guerrero was hired onto the Dodgers’ player development staff by former farm director Gabe Kapler, then followed Kapler to Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Miami. MORE: Mets announce death of two-time All-Star, World Series champion Guerrero, 37, hit .236 with 23 homers and 163 RBIs during his playing career. The Dodgers signed him as an amateur in 2006. During the 2026 season, the Marlins’ offense ranked in the Top 10 in MLB in various categories, including on-base percentage (.320, sixth), batting average (.249, seventh), hits (1,347, ninth) and OPS (.727, ninth). Guerrero replaces Aaron Bates, whose contract was not renewed for 2027. — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —