Minor League Pitching Coach: Player Development & Analytics

Houston Astros, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Astros are seeking a Minor League Pitching Coach in the Player Development Department, stationed at one of our affiliated sites or at the West Palm Beach complex. The role emphasizes implementing a pitching development program, planning daily practice, and collaborating with staff to optimize pitcher performance across levels.

Responsibilities include analyzing pitcher deficiencies with tools and reports, prescribing development plans, and coordinating with R&D and scouting to align

Qualifications

• Coaching experience.
• Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and or tools in baseball.
• Interest in strength & conditioning and analytics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Strength & Conditioning related degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement organizational pitching development program.
• Plan daily pitching practice while coordinating with other members of the field staff.
• Design practice environments that illicit desired performance for each pitcher.
• Analyze pitcher performance deficiencies using tools, reports, and technology.
• Prescribe and monitor a development plan for each pitcher based on areas of opportunity.
• Collaborate with other disciplines within Player Care and Performance to identify and act on solutions related to physical limitations/opportunities.
• Communicate plans, goals, and progress with players and relevant staff members throughout checkpoints.
• Collaborate with other departments (R&D, Pro Scouting, etc.) to align player goals and keeping relevant staff informed on player progress.
• Assist other field staff when able and necessary with normal day to day operations at complex (throwing BP, field setup, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Adaptability to new information/tools

Strength & conditioning interest

Analytics interest

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Professional playing experience (plus)

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Strength & Conditioning degree

Job description

The Houston Astros are seeking a Minor League Pitching Coach in the Player Development Department, stationed at one of our affiliated sites or at the West Palm Beach complex. The role emphasizes implementing a pitching development program, planning daily practice, and collaborating with staff to optimize pitcher performance across levels.

Responsibilities include analyzing pitcher deficiencies with tools and reports, prescribing development plans, and coordinating with R&D and scouting to align