Martinez staying on as the Seattle Mariners senior director of hitting strategy could be the key for the team's franchise star to unlock another level next season.

Edgar Martinez were hired. The Mariners hired long-time Atlanta Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer to take over the same role in the offseason after Martinez's move to his current position.

The two biggest changes made to the staff was long-time Atlanta Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer taking the same role with the Mariners, and former hitting coach Edgar Martinez taking a role as ...

Martinez is one of the most beloved figures in Mariners history, having spent 18 years in Seattle as a player. He played on four different playoff teams and made seven All-Star teams.