Director of Pitching
About this role
Position: Director of Pitching
Department: Minor League - Admin
Reporting Manager: Director, Player Development
Status: Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
Location: Mesa, AZ
About the A's:
The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.
In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.
The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.
Description: The Director of Pitching is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of the pitching program across all minor league affiliates. This role ensures organizational alignment in pitching philosophy, collaborates closely with coaching staffs, analysts, medical personnel, and front office leadership, and plays a critical role in preparing pitchers for Major League performance.
The ideal candidate excels at teaching, communication, data-driven development, and maintaining strong relationships with players and staff throughout the minor league system. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, and oversee the pitching development curriculum for all minor league levels. • Create individualized development plans for pitchers in collaboration with on-field coaches and performance staff. • Monitor player progress through video, in-game performance, practice sessions, biomechanics data, and other pitching-related metrics. • Provide regular feedback and instruction to pitching coaches and players, both remotely and on-site. • Coordinate throwing programs, pitch design sessions, bullpen schedules, and recovery routines. • Lead systemwide meetings, workshops, and onboarding sessions related to pitching philosophy and development initiatives. • Ensure consistent teaching methods, terminology, and expectations across all affiliates. • Work closely with the Major League pitching department to ensure continuity between MLB and MiLB development programs. • Collaborate with analysts, strength & conditioning staff, sports medicine, mental performance, and nutrition teams to optimize pitcher performance. • Use advanced tools (i.e., TrackMan, Rapsodo, Hawkeye, Edgertronic, motion capture, biomechanics reports) to evaluate and support player development. • Interpret performance data and translate insights into actionable coaching interventions. • Partner with the analytics team on research projects related to workload management, pitch design, mechanics, injury prevention, and performance improvement. • Travel regularly to minor league affiliates, complex facilities, and Spring Training. • Participate in Spring Training, mini-camps, instructional league, and other player development programs as needed.