The Twins are expected to bring on former reliever LaTroy Hawkins as bullpen coach, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, among others. Hawkins has been a special assistant in the organization since 2016. He’s also worked on the Twins’ broadcast team.
Hawkins is no stranger to Minnesota’s bullpen. He pitched for 11 teams over his 21-year career, but his longest tenure was with the Twins. Minnesota drafted Hawkins in 1991. He debuted for the team as a 22-year-old in 1995. Hawkins spent five seasons as a starter with the Twins before moving to the bullpen, where he would be a fixture through 2003.
Hawkins wrapped up his lengthy playing career with the Blue Jays in 2015. He finished with 127 saves across 1,042 appearances. Hawkins returned to Minnesota after that season, this time in a front office role. He doesn’t have any MLB coaching experience, but did coach for the Brazilian National Team in 2017 and 2023. Hawkins also managed the American League team at the 2021 Futures Game.
Minnesota has yet to announce the hiring. Hawkins would be taking over for Colby Suggs, who has served as bullpen coach since 2022. Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that the Rangers have expressed interest in adding Suggs to their coaching staff. Suggs has worked in the Twins’ organization since 2019.
I would love to see LaTroy become a manager, he would be a better choice than Derek Shelton
As would my Golden Retriever.
I like LaTroy on that 2015 Blue Jays team, great closer, better than what they have in 2025.
In a bleak time as a Twins fan, this is an excellent hire. Glad LaTroy will continue to serve as a part of the Twins organization.
Last Yankee to ever wear #21
Absolute legend.
Considering he pitched for eleven teams, I kind of feel cheated that he never pitched for the Phillies.
No Hawkins, Colon, Jackson, Hill, or Dotel. Bummer
They did have the pleasure of Bruce Chen however.
Legend
I can’t catch a break. I was living in London, and missed the entirety of the Bruce Chen/Phillies era.
Immaculate Grid legend
Hire Justin Morneau as hitting coach! He’d be a better option than Borgshulte.
How do you know what Justin Morneau would be as a hitting coach? Been proven plenty of times that hitting success has nothing to do with coaching success.
Let’s get all the TV personal jobs in uniform. I’m all for Audra Martin being a bat girl.
Finally some decent news for the Twins!
Hope Hawk can still pitch too, because I’m pretty sure he’s one of their best relievers right now.
One team that won’t be in the market for Tommy Kahnle.
That would be fan favorite Latroy Hawkins. One of the most endearing fan club stories ever. Someone should make a Hallmark movie