Affiliate Hitting Coach

Baltimoreorioles; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking multiple full-time Hitting Coaches for the 2026 season. This role involves executing the organization’s hitting philosophy and individual player plans.

Responsibilities include designing hitting practice plans and analyzing player performance data. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in player development.

The anticipated salary ranges from $44,000 to $52,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in executing hitting practice plans.
• Collaborate with coordinators and coaches in player development.
• Analyze performance data to enhance player skill.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute daily hitting practice plans.
• Collaborate with hitting coordinators and medical staff.
• Utilize data to identify player development opportunities.

Skills

Exceptional organization and communication skills

Appreciation for data from Trackman, Blast Motion, Rapsodo, HitTrax and K-Vest

Throw batting practice

Understanding of functional movement and biomechanical development

Ability to speak Spanish

Job description

JOB TITLE

Hitting Coach

DEPARTMENT

Player Development

POTENTIAL LOCATIONS

Frederick, Maryland; Bowie, Maryland; Salisbury, Maryland; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Sarasota, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia

JOB SUMMARY

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking multiple full-time Hitting Coaches for the 2026 Major League Baseball Championship season. This position will serve as a uniformed coach with the responsibility of executing the organization’s hitting philosophy and individual player plans at the assigned affiliated location.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute daily hitting practice plans
• Collaborate with hitting coordinators to design and execute individual player plans
• Collaborate with medical staff and strength coaches to identify and correct movement deficiencies
• Utilize analytical tools and data to identify strengths, weaknesses, and development opportunities
• Assist manager, developmental, and fundamental coach in daily on-field practice

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Appreciation for the use of data from technologies such as Trackman, Blast Motion, Rapsodo, HitTrax and K-Vest
• Throw batting practice and execute on field/cage work
• Appreciation for functional movement and biomechanical development
• Intrinsically motivated, reliable, and a growth mindset

Desired

• Former collegiate or professional playing experience
• Ability to speak Spanish

COMPENSATION

The anticipated salary for this role is $44,000 - $52,000 annually depending on experience.

BENEFITS

The Baltimore Orioles are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits for our employees.

This information is being provided in accordance with the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.