DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Player Development department is dedicated to fostering the comprehensive growth of our minor league players. Our mission is to excel in optimizing talent and skill development while aligning with player and team objectives. Our approach involves the creation of world class player programs and efficiently scaling them across our player pool. Collaborating closely with baseball analytics, performance, and medical, we establish effective frameworks for experimentation and learning. Additionally, we work closely with Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, and Pro Scouting to ensure seamless player transitions into the Red Sox organization.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Affiliate Pitching Coach will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the organizations pitching philosophy at their assigned affiliate. Reporting to the Director, Pitching and necessary auxiliary staff, this role will focus on individual pitcher development and implement, execute, and track evidence-based pitching development. A successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Pitching Coach, other minor league coaching staff, strength and condition professionals, medical staff and performance analysts to ensure comprehensive development and progress tracking of the pitching staff at the affiliate. This is a uniformed position that will assist in the daily fulfillment of individual player plans.
As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being the standard in player and staff development, and as an Affiliate Pitching Coach the candidate will have a significant impact on shaping the future talent pipeline. The Red Sox are looking for candidates who are organized, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, data-driven, and open-minded. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must also possess strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork/leadership skills.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to relocate to Fort Myers, FL. Pre-Season Spring Training, Spring Training, and off-season camps are in Fort Myers and this candidate is required to attend. This position will be based at one of our minor league affiliates during the competitive season.