Mike Brumley, a former utilityman who has spent the last 12 years as a minor-league coach, manager and instructor, has been hired by the Seattle Mariners as a third-base coach.

One of Brumley’s eight big-league teams as a player was Seattle, for the 1990 season.

Brumley, 45, has spent time in the Dodgers, Rangers, White Sox, Angels and Diamondbacks organizations and overseen all aspects of baseball instruction.

“We talked to candidates inside and outside the organization,” general manager Jack Zduriencik said, “and Mike will be a great fit for us. He’s had experience as a major-league shortstop, a minor-league manager and third-base coach and as a minor-league field coordinator.”

Brumley succeeds Bruce Hines at third base.

“I have had the opportunity to work with Mike in the past,” manager Don Wakamatsu said, “and know firsthand of his passion for winning and skill as a teacher. He will be a good fit on our staff.”

Brumley joins bench coach Ty Van Burkleo, pitching coach Rick Adair, batting coach Alan Cockrell, bullpen coach John Wetteland and first-base coach Lee Tinsley on the Mariners’ staff.