Analyst, Pitching Integration
Overview
Member of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitching infrastructure, specializing in the application of biomechanics and performance data to support development initiatives and systems. Acts as a conduit between multiple departments, presenting information to coaches, front office, strength and conditioning staff, and training staff to drive action in the player development room, while also collaborating with the Baseball Systems team to incorporate biomechanical data into actionable applications that can support multiple departments. Based in Arizona, this individual will also be responsible for operating our pitching lab space.
Tasks and responsibilities
System development and biomechanics
- Work with the Baseball Systems team to design and refine applications/tools that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of integrating biomechanical data into the pitching development process.
- Translate biomechanical data and assessments into clear, actionable insights for coaches, coordinators and players.
Laboratory and technology supervision
- Facilitate lab planning throughout the year with the front office, ML staff and Pitching Coordinator group.
- Operate the laboratory space for pitching biomechanics, including motion capture systems, force plates and other technology.
- Ensure data collection is accurate, reliable and consistent across environments.
- Interpret laboratory findings and communicate them to the pitching department, S&C and medical staff for use in player plans.
Monitor and identify performance trends
- Track and highlight pitcher performance indicators such as velocity drops, shape/axis changes, release consistency changes, spin and spin axis variations, and usage trends/workload patterns.
- Raise objective flags to the pitching coordinator group and coaching staff with clarity and urgency when necessary.
Communication between departments
- Act as a conduit from Player Development/ML Staff to the Baseball Systems and Sports Medicine Performance Team.
- Present findings in coach- and player-friendly formats that simplify complexity without losing depth.
- Provide ad-hoc biomechanical assessments in the player purchasing process.
- Contribute to organization-wide discussions through internal research on workload management, pitcher health and development strategies.
Travel and presence on location
Work on site in Arizona at Salt River Fields and maintain laboratory presence.
Knowledge/skills/abilities
- Communicator – excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to connect with coaches, players and staff; able to effectively communicate biomechanical insights to a range of stakeholders.
- System-oriented – the ability to design frameworks that transform complex data into actionable, repeatable processes.
- Technical skills – proficiency in R, Python or similar, and preferably SQL; applied experience with data visualization.
- Expertise in biomechanics – foundation in pitching biomechanics is a plus, ideally with previous experience in applied baseball environments.
- Problem solver – proactive in identifying problems and offering solutions.
- Collaborative – thrives in multi-departmental environments, balancing scientific rigor with practical coaching needs.
- Progressive – motivated to advance the biomechanical analysis space and keep the organization on the cutting edge.
Experience/education requirements
- Preferably you have a degree OR professional experience in biomechanics, kinesiology, sports science or a related field.
- Experience with applying biomechanics in baseball or top sports is a plus.
- Professional experience in a quantitative position is a plus.
- Technical skills with motion capture and ball flight data preferred.
Apply
Send an email to bbopsjob@dbacks.com with the subject line “Pitching Integration”.
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