Minor League Pitching Coach

Houston Astros•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Houston Astros is seeking a Minor League Pitching Coach in the Player Development Department. The role serves as a uniformed coach at an affiliate location or at the club’s complex in West Palm Beach, Florida. The coach implements the organization’s pitching development program, creates and monitors individualized development plans, and works with players and staff across departments to support pitcher development. The position operates both outdoors on a baseball field and in an office setting, with overnight travel throughout the season. The schedule is flexible and may include extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Coaching experience.
Ability to understand and advocate for changes based on new information and tools in baseball.
Interest in strength and conditioning and analytics.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Professional or collegiate playing experience.
Fluency in Spanish.
A strength and conditioning-related degree.

Responsibilities

Implement the organizational pitching development program.
Plan daily pitching practice in coordination with other field staff.
Design practice environments to elicit 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 Player Care and Performance disciplines to identify and act on solutions related to physical limitations and opportunities.
Communicate plans, goals, and progress with players and relevant staff throughout checkpoints.
Collaborate with other departments, including R&D and Pro Scouting, to align player goals and keep relevant staff informed of player progress.
Assist other field staff with day-to-day complex operations when needed, such as throwing batting practice and setting up fields.
Perform other duties as assigned.