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Jeff Albert

Jeff Albert is an American professional baseball coach who currently serves as the Director of Hitting for the New York Mets. Prior to joining the Mets, he held coaching positions in Major League Baseball (MLB) with both the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals, demonstrating his extensive experience and expertise in the field of baseball coaching.


October 31, 1980: Birth of Jeffrey A. Albert

On October 31, 1980, Jeffrey A. Albert was born. He is now an American professional baseball coach.

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2003: Signed with the Washington Wild Things

In 2003, Albert signed with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League, an independent baseball league, after graduating from Butler University.

2008: Earned master's degree

In 2008, Albert earned a master's degree in kinesiology from Louisiana Tech University.

2017: Promoted to assistant hitting coach for the Astros

After the 2017 season, Albert was promoted to assistant hitting coach for the Houston Astros major league team, succeeding Alonzo Powell.

2018: Hired as hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals

After the 2018 season, Albert was hired as the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.

November 15, 2022: Hired as Director of Hitting for the New York Mets

On November 15, 2022, Albert was hired by the New York Mets as their Director of Hitting.

2022: Albert left the Cardinals

After the 2022 season, Albert left the St. Louis Cardinals.

2025: Named Leader of the Mets major-league hitting program

On October 14th, 2025, it was announced that Albert would be the new leader of the Mets major-league hitting program.