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Phillies Bolster Player Development and Analytics with Strategic Hires
2024-11-01
In a strategic move to bolster their player development and analytics capabilities, the Philadelphia Phillies have announced a series of openings across various departments. From AAA strategy associates to major league video and technology experts, the Phillies are casting a wide net to assemble a dynamic team that can propel the organization to new heights. This comprehensive job posting showcases the Phillies' commitment to leveraging cutting-edge tools, data-driven insights, and a diverse pool of talent to enhance their on-field performance and player development initiatives.

Elevating the Phillies' Competitive Edge Through Strategic Hires

Strengthening the AAA Strategy Bench

The Phillies are seeking an AAA Strategy Associate to support the daily production of material that enhances the strategy and preparedness of their AAA coaches and players. This role will work closely with the major league strategy team, integrating critical thought, organizational research, and resources to provide the highest quality information. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing advance reports, conducting player analysis, and providing in-game support to the AAA coaching staff. With a strong foundation in modern baseball analysis and evaluation, as well as experience in professional or collegiate baseball, this individual will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the minor and major league levels.

Optimizing Hitting Development at the Minor League Level

The Phillies are also seeking an Associate Hitting Development Analyst to support the Hitting Department's development, implementation, and tracking of individual player development plans. This position will promote cross-departmental integration and facilitate consistent communication between coordinators, coaches, and players. The successful candidate will be responsible for player plan tracking, ad hoc performance analysis, and the creation and presentation of supplemental materials for player-facing meetings. With a strong background in modern baseball analysis, evaluation, and progressive training methodology, this individual will be instrumental in driving the Phillies' player development initiatives at the minor league level.

Elevating Pitching Development Through Data-Driven Insights

Complementing the hitting development role, the Phillies are seeking an Associate Pitching Development Analyst to support the Pitching Department's development, implementation, and tracking of individual player development plans. This position will also promote cross-departmental integration and facilitate consistent communication between coordinators, coaches, and players. The successful candidate will be responsible for player plan tracking, ad hoc performance analysis, and the creation and presentation of supplemental materials for player-facing meetings. With a strong foundation in modern baseball analysis, evaluation, progressive training methodology, and pitch design, this individual will be instrumental in driving the Phillies' player development initiatives at the minor league level.

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Player and Team Performance

The Phillies are seeking multiple Baseball Video & Technology Associates to oversee the daily video, sports technology, and advance scouting operations at their minor league affiliates. These individuals will be responsible for filming and logging home and road games, assisting in daily instructional film/data review sessions with coaches, players, and staff, and maintaining all sports technology equipment, including setup, logging, and uploading data. With experience working with BATS video systems, Edgertronic cameras, Trackman Mobile, and other sports technology, these associates will play a crucial role in providing the Phillies' minor league teams with the tools and data they need to optimize player development and in-game strategy.

Shaping the Phillies' Major League Strategy

The Phillies are also seeking a Major League Strategy Intern to support the daily production of material that enhances the strategy and preparedness of their major league coaches and players. This position will integrate critical thought, organizational research, and resources to provide the highest quality information. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing advance reports, conducting research and analysis to guide player development, and participating in group discussions to innovate and optimize internal processes. With a strong foundation in modern baseball analysis and evaluation, as well as experience in professional or collegiate baseball, this individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the Phillies' major league strategy.

Bridging the Gap Between Video, Technology, and Major League Strategy

Finally, the Phillies are seeking a Major League Video and Technology Associate to work closely with the Manager of Major League Video & Technology and the Manager of Major League Hitting Strategy. This position will support the Video & Technology and Major League Strategy departments with daily responsibilities, including filming, capturing, and processing video and data for bullpens, compiling pre-series advance scouting playlists, and monitoring major league and minor league video to identify tendencies. With experience working with various baseball technologies and a background in professional or collegiate baseball, this individual will be instrumental in integrating video, data, and strategic insights to enhance the Phillies' major league performance.
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