Position: Coordinator, Pitching Analysis
Department: Player Development
Reports to: Sr. Director of Player Development & Director of Pitching
Status: Full-Time; Exempt
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Coordinator, Pitching Analysis to join the Baseball Operations department. The Coordinator, Pitching Analysis supports the implementations of the organization’s pitching philosophy through data analysis, information management, system development, and on-filed coaching support. This position works closely with the Director of Pitching, pitching coaches, analysts, and Player Development staff to ensure consistent communication, coordination and execution of pitching development initiatives across the organization.
Position Responsibilities:
Information Management and Leadership Support
- Organize, evaluate and prioritize pitching related information to support consistent communication and alignment with organizational philosophy and individual player development goals.
- Communicate relevant findings, priorities, and recommendations to pitching coaches and Player Development leadership.
- Translate leadership discussions and decisions into actionable plans, including assigned responsibilities, timelines, follow-ups activities.
- Identify and communicate matters requiring additional review or directions from the Director of Pitching.
Pitching Systems and Tool Development
- Collaborate with analysts, developers, R&D, and coaches staff to support the development and improvement of tools used for pitcher evaluation, pitcher, pitch design, game planning, player plans, workload monitoring, biomechanical analysis, and player development tracking.
- Gather coaching feedback and identify opportunities to improve existing systems, tools, and workflows.
- Assist with testing, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of pitching technologies.
- Support the adoption and consistent use of tools and systems that enhance coaching effectiveness and player development decisions.
Pitcher Analysis and Decision Support
- Analyze pitching performance using data, video, and coaching observations, including pitch characteristics, command, usage, sequencing, movement profiles, platoon performance, mechanical trends.
- Identify development opportunities and translate analysis findings into practical recommendations for pitching coaches and Player Development staff.
- Assist with developing measurable pitching objectives and monitoring progress towards induvial player development goals.
- Track pitching adjustments, evaluating outcomes, and communicate findings to leadership and coaches.
Pitching Coordination and Administration
- Coordinate pitch related meetings, communication, affiliate follow-up, development plan projects, and pitcher tracking processes.
- Monitor project timelines and implementation progress, identifying potential challenges and communicating updates.
- Collaborate with Performance, Biomechanics, Medical, and other support departments to facilitate coordinate pitching developments initiatives.
On Field Coaching Support
- Assist with bullpen sessions, pitch design activities, review mechanics, and other pitching development initiatives as directed.
- Work directly with pitchers and pitching coaches to communicate development priorities and support implementation of individual training plans.
- Assist with development and execution of drills, throwing programs, and other pitching related activities consistent with organizational philosophy.
- Support special projects and pitching initiatives at organizational facilities and affiliates under the direction of the Director of Pitching.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Previous professional or collegiate baseball coaching, player development or analytical experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of pitching mechanics, pitch design, player development principles, and baseball performance analysis.
- Experience utilizing pitch-tracking technology, video analysis, performance data and related analytical tools to evaluate pitching performance.
- Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret complex information and translate findings into reaccommodation’s for coaches, players and organizational leadership.
- Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive player and organizational information.
- Familiarity with programming languages, data analysis applications. And artificial intelligence tools are strongly preferred.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the professional baseball schedule.
At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.