Steve Hecht

Steve James Hecht (born November 12, 1965 in Palm Springs, California) is a performance coach for the Seattle Mariners. His job is to focus on mental training. Hecht spent three years as the Texas Rangers' performance coach.[1]

Steve Hecht
Seattle Mariners – No. 86
Utility player/Coach
Born: (1965-11-12) November 12, 1965
Palm Springs, California
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Teams
As Coach

He previously played in the Minor Leagues and has a degree in psychology.[2]

Playing career

He previously played in the San Francisco Giants organization, the Montreal Expos organization, the Texas Rangers organization and the Detroit Tigers organization. He played one season at the Short-season level, two seasons at the Class-A level, four seasons at the Double-A level and six season at the Triple-A level.

In eight professional seasons he batted .273 with 721 hits, 116 doubles, 49 triples and 31 home runs in 807 games.

Coaching career

Texas Rangers

In 2005 Hecht was hired as the Rangers' performance coach. His task was to focus on the players mental health. He held that position until 2009

Seattle Mariners

Hecht was hired by the Mariners in 2009 to be the performance coach.

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References
  1. Former Mariners GM coming back as a scout
  2. Change in air after 101 losses
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