As they look ahead to the 2027 season, the Miami Marlins possess a new hitting coach, a revised philosophy, and a clearer vision for their offensive direction.

Dillon Lawson was hired as a roving hitting instructor in July before stepping into the Major League role. Rather than applying a uniform template to every batter, Lawson prioritizes determining what drives each player's success, refining areas of weakness, and developing an offensive identity that enhances the whole lineup.

At its core, his approach centers on a straightforward principle: drive strikes hard.

In a recent interview with MLB.com, Lawson provided a more comprehensive look at how this strategy applies to key roster members such as Otto Lopez, Joe Mack, and Agustín Ramírez.

"We do want to maximize contact rate. We want to maximize power, but power for one guy might look different than power for another guy," Lawson noted.

"Something that I think we often say is, 'precision is a form of power.'"

This perspective is especially relevant for a Miami squad that has proven capable of producing runs even without relying heavily on home runs.

The Marlins finished the 2026 season seventh in baseball with a .249 batting average and tied for fifth with a .326 on-base percentage. They also stole 163 bases, demonstrating the speed and athleticism that Lawson hopes to incorporate into a more balanced offensive attack.

"We're looking for extra bases, right? It's a different form of power," he said.

Lawson didn't hesitate when discussing Otto Lopez, who emerged as one of Miami's most productive hitters in 2026. In fact, the new hitting coach believes Lopez deserves the National League Silver Slugger Award.

"I think Otto should win [the] Silver Slugger Award," Lawson said. "My dad even called me: 'Hey, how can the hits leader not be the guy?' So the popular vote's with Otto."

Joe Mack represents a different type of opportunity; the young catcher already possesses the defensive ability to become one of baseball's best at his position. Lawson believes his potential extends to Gold Glove and even Platinum Glove territory.

"The sky's the limit for him," Lawson said, identifying consistency as the primary area of improvement.

The coaching staff wants Mack to become more comfortable handling different pitching styles, including left-handers with varying release points and right-handers featuring curveballs, cutters and sinkers.

Agustin Ramírez presents another interesting challenge. Lawson has known the young slugger since his early days in the Yankees organization and understands that completely changing a player's offensive profile isn't necessarily the answer.

Perhaps the most revealing part of Lawson's comments involved his approach to correcting deficiencies.

"I think you've got to attack it. It's not ignoring it," he said.

However, Lawson also emphasized that development cannot come at the expense of what players already do well. The new hitting coach wants individualized instruction rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

As Miami prepares for 2027, that philosophy could be instrumental in taking an offense that already demonstrated considerable potential and making it more productive. Lawson isn't looking to reinvent every hitter. He's looking to make each one better.