Lead, Pitching Development & Performance

Houston Astros; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Astros are seeking a Director of Pitching Development to lead our minor league pitching development and integrate with ML Pitching development across affiliates. You will oversee programs from AAA to DSL, align philosophy with ML values, collaborate with R&D and Performance Science, and guide staff through coaching and player growth.

This role also requires travel to multiple affiliates and a flexible schedule to support a high-performance baseball organization.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and developing pitchers at scale.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and or tools in baseball.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pitching development programs, plans, strategies, and initiatives from AAA down to the DSL.
• Work with Director of Player Development to oversee a top down pitching development philosophy and program that aligns with ML values
• Work with R&D and Performance Science to leverage all information available to improve pitcher performance
• Provide input to Front Office about roster projections and promotions.
• Integrate with 40 Man Pitching development
• Work with ML staff to oversee the bridge between AAA and ML call ups and send downs.

Skills

Pitching development

Coaching pitchers

Spanish (bonus)

Organizational skills

Education

Baseball playing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Houston Astros are seeking a Director of Pitching Development to lead our minor league pitching development and integrate with ML Pitching development across affiliates. You will oversee programs from AAA to DSL, align philosophy with ML values, collaborate with R&D and Performance Science, and guide staff through coaching and player growth.

This role also requires travel to multiple affiliates and a flexible schedule to support a high-performance baseball organization.