Mets Hire Former Catcher A.J. Ellis as Strategy Coordinator

• The Mets are hiring A.J. Ellis as their major league strategy coordinator.
• Ellis will join Andy Green’s coaching staff.
• Ellis played 11 seasons in MLB, primarily as a backup catcher for the Dodgers.
• This hiring follows the promotion of Mariano Duncan to a higher coaching position.
• Ellis is known for his skills as a game-caller behind the plate.