For the second time this calendar year, Luis Urías has been traded in a one-for-one swap for a right-handed pitcher from the 2019 draft class. This time, it’s the Mariners hoping to help the former top prospect turn things around and rediscover the skills that made him an above-average contributor in 2021 and ’22. In exchange, they’re sending 26-year-old Isaiah Campbell to the Red Sox. The righty reliever made 27 appearances for Seattle this past season.

Urías was a highly-touted prospect in the Padres organization in the mid-2010s, but after a slow start to his major league career (an 80 wRC+ and 10 errors in 83 games), San Diego shipped him off to Milwaukee for a change of scenery in November 2019, picking up Trent Grisham in the process. It was with the Brewers that Urías finally broke out; after another poor performance in 2020, he posted a 111 wRC+ and 4.4 WAR across 269 games in 2021 and ‘22. Thus, even with Willy Adames locked in at shortstop, middle infield prospect Brice Turang knocking on the big league door, and veteran third baseman Brian Anderson joining the fray in free agency, Urías looked like a key piece of the team’s future. His glove didn’t stand out at any one position, but he could hold his own at second, third, and short, allowing the Brewers to plug him in all around the infield.

Urías was Milwaukee’s Opening Day third baseman in 2023, but unfortunately, a hamstring injury kept him off the field for all of April and May. He returned to a more crowded infield picture in June: Owen Miller had been red-hot over the past month, Andruw Monasterio was hitting well in his first week of big league action, and Anderson still boasted a 102 wRC+ on the season despite having slowed down after a strong start. Moreover, Turang was struggling but still needed regular playing time if the Brewers were going to keep him in the majors, and Adames was nearing his return from a short stint on the 10-day IL. Urías stumbled that month, going just 8-for-51 with three extra-base hits, and the Brewers – who, at that time, were still in a close division race – had little patience for his struggles. He was optioned at the end of the month in favor of Turang, who was hitting well at Triple-A after a brief demotion of his own.

Ultimately, that would mark the end of the road for Urías in Milwaukee. Seemingly lacking optimism that he could return to form at the big league level, the Brewers flipped him to the Red Sox at the deadline in exchange for 22-year-old
pitching prospect Bradley Blalock. Things got better in Boston, as one could’ve expected. Not only was Urías further removed from his hamstring injury, but his .179 BABIP with the Brewers was bound to improve. He never got back to his peak from 2021 to ‘22, but he posted a 98 wRC+ with the Red Sox over the final two months of the season.

With that in mind, it’s somewhat surprising to see Boston give up on Urías so quickly. After his poor performance in 2023, he isn’t going to earn a sizable raise in arbitration; the projections at MLB Trade Rumors suggests he’ll earn the exact same $4.7 million salary in 2024. Even if he never reaches his full potential, a versatile infielder who can provide league-average production with the bat is a valuable player to have on the roster. Consider Whit Merrifield and Amed Rosario, whom our contract crowdsourcing estimates have earning two-year deals worth $16 million and $18 million, respectively. To that end, it’s not as if the Red Sox are overflowing with infield talent, nor is the free agent market. Rafael Devers has third base on lock, and Trevor Story should be the starting shortstop, but second base remains a question mark. Boston has internal options, but none with the experience or high ceiling of Urías.

It’s certainly possible the Red Sox are planning to pursue Rosario, Merrifield, or Tim Anderson, but chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has already spoken about the internal options, and it looks like Enmanuel Valdez is likely to be the starting second baseman on Opening Day. Valdez hit for a 102 wRC+ in 49 games last season, playing second base and a sprinkle of shortstop, and presumably, the Sox think they can get similar production to Urías at a pre-arbitration salary. Veteran utilityman Pablo Reyes (another former Brewer) and speedy shortstop prospect David Hamilton figure to get some reps at the keystone as well, especially the right-handed Reyes, who could serve as the short side of a platoon with the lefty-batting Valdez.

If the Red Sox have faith in Valdez (or a plan to sign an upgrade), this isn’t a bad move. After all, while Urías is only a year removed from a 110 wRC+, there are reasons to be concerned about his bat. His best skill is his plate discipline; from 2021-22, he posted a walk rate 23% higher than league average and a strikeout rate 9% lower than the average hitter. His 0.53 walk-to-strikeout ratio ranked among the top 20 qualified hitters in the National League. Strangely enough, his 11.9% walk rate in 2023 was actually a career high, but it’s difficult to imagine that the way he got there was sustainable. While Urías swung significantly less often in 2023, he was far more likely to swing at pitches outside the strike zone. As a result, he posted a career-high called strike rate and a career-high whiff rate. By and large, hitters should keep the bat on their shoulders more often, but if a hitter is going to be selective, he has to be selective in the right way. Moreover, his slightly above-average power fell off too, and even if you want to blame it all on his injury (he hit the ball harder as the year went on), Urías has developed something of a reputation as an injury-prone player. Over the last two years, he has gone on the IL with strains to his hamstring, calf, and quad.

What’s more, it’s not as if the Red Sox gave up Urías for nothing. Seattle has developed a stable of talented pitchers in recent years, and Campbell was only expendable because the Mariners are so confident in their pitching depth. Indeed, Campbell, the first big league player born in Portugal since Frank Thompson of the original Washington Nationals, put up promising numbers in 2023, pitching well enough at Double-A to earn the call to join one of baseball’s best bullpens in July. Although his career got off to a slow start due to the lost 2020 season and an elbow surgery in 2021, the righty quickly established himself as a legitimate big league bullpen arm after pitching to a 1.57 ERA and 3.04 FIP over the last two minor league seasons. His pitches are a little difficult to classify; what Pitch Info calls his slider, Baseball Savant calls a sweeper, and what Baseball Savant calls a slider, Pitch Info calls a cutter. Regardless of what you call it, however, his cutter/slider is a true weapon. He threw it about 38% of the time in 2023, holding big league batters to a .139 wOBA and .217 xwOBA. The pitch modeling systems agree that it’s a plus pitch, and combined with his high-spinning four-seam fastball, which sits 95 and tops out at 97.4 mph, Campbell has what it takes to hold down a spot in Boston’s bullpen. The Red Sox have some solid arms at the back end of their ‘pen, but they need depth, and this move helps to accomplish that goal.

As for the Mariners, they certainly didn’t need Urías – they already have a pair of right-handed utility infielders in José Caballero and Dylan Moore – but it’s clear that Seattle likes versatility and reclamation projects. Their 40-man roster already features several utility men, including Caballero, Moore, and Sam Haggerty, and Jerry Dipoto is no stranger to shopping for bounce-back candidates. Several players to get meaningful playing time in recent years have been in this middling bat/versatile glove mold, including Abraham Toro and Josh Rojas, who is penciled in for starting second base duty in 2024.

Those names might not inspire a ton of confidence, but still, the appeal of a player like Urías is clear. Besides, as the Mariners discovered this season, the safe choice isn’t always so safe – just look at how the Kolten Wong trade worked out. With that in mind, it’s no surprise Dipoto went in the opposite direction this time around. In fact, this could work out quite well for the Mariners, as long as they treat it like the gamble it is. Evidently, the Red Sox weren’t willing to risk a mere $5 million on Urías, and the Mariners could reap the rewards of spending a little extra cash to take him on. Besides, even if Urías isn’t anything more than a league-average bat and the weak side of a second base platoon, he isn’t a bad pickup, given the dearth of middle infield options on the free agent market.

That said, it’s worth stressing that while this might be a productive gamble, it’s certainly not the offensive upgrade the Mariners need to compete with the Astros and Rangers in the AL West. It remains to be seen if this trade is a sign of the Mariners flexing some financial muscle by scooping up a player another team didn’t want to pay or if it indicates that Dipoto plans to spend another offseason shopping in the bargain bin instead of pursuing more expensive options. Seattle could really benefit from adding a corner outfield/DH bat in free agency, and they have the payroll space to do so (they’re about $35 million below last year’s luxury tax payroll), but this front office has never spent big on a free agent position player before.

The Mariners are taking on the uncertainty in this trade, but ultimately, it’s the Red Sox who are taking a bigger risk. Boston, a team with no clear answer at second base, gave up a young, cost-controlled infielder who was a two-plus win player as recently as 2022. If Urías bounces back with the Mariners, Breslow could end up looking foolish in his very first trade as CBO.

Over the past 10 years, Urías has gone from unheralded international signing, to top prospect, to big league bust, to breakout hitter, to reclamation project. This is already the third time he’s been traded in his big league career. With that in mind, it can be hard to remember that he’s still young; Urías won’t turn 27 until next June. Indeed, he’s younger than NL Rookie of the Year finalist James Outman. In other words, he still has time on his side. His days as a top prospect are far behind him, but his top prospect potential hasn’t disappeared, and the Mariners will hope to help him reach that ceiling in 2024.

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Affiliate Development Coach
Assistant Athletic Training Coordinator/Latin American ATC Coordinator
DR Academy Athletic Trainer
Minor League Affiliate Dietitian
Nutrition Coordinator
Mental Performance Coordinator
Affiliate Development Coach – Dominican Republic Academy
International Scouting & Player Development Assistant
Scouting Assistant – Dominican Republic

Affiliate Development Coach

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Affiliate Development Coach will work within the Player Development department to ensure objective information is utilized to advance development goals of minor league players at the assigned affiliate. The position will work closely with Affiliate Staff, Roving Coordinators, and Baseball Analytics to help inform decision making related to player plan goals. The role will have a dual-reporting relationship with the Assistant Director, Player Development and Coordinator, Baseball Development, and will help oversee video associatesat the assigned affiliate. The ideal candidate is inquisitive, data-driven, open-minded, and possesses strong interpersonal skills.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid in the implementation of new technology to collect information and improve player performance.
• Assist with the integration of information from the Baseball Analytics department.
• Ensure that on-field coordinators, coaches, andBaseball Analytics are aligned with goals for each individual player.
• Provide daily communication and periodic feedback reports to players, coaches, coordinators, and front office.
• Perform important quality control functions related to both data recorded and information delivered to players and staff members.
• Assist affiliate staff and coordinators with daily on-field practice and/or indoor training.
• Maintain, record, and report progress on individual player goals.
• Additional duties or projects assigned by upper management (Directors, VP’s, etc). 

To Apply:
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Assistant Athletic Training Coordinator/Latin American ATC Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Assistant ATC Coordinator/Latin American ATC Coordinator will serve in a leadership role in the Boston Red Sox Minor League Medical Department and is primarily responsible for medical operations and oversight at the Red Sox Dominican Republic Academy with support to the Minor League Medical operation in Fort Myers, FL.

The primary responsibility includes working collaboratively with the on-field coaches/coordinators, strength & conditioning staff, nutrition, sport science, biomechanics, etc. to optimize for performance and development through ensuring the health and safety of the Red Sox Minor League player pool. The role will directly report to the Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator with oversight from the Director, Player Development and the Director, Sport Medicine Services.

As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being the standard in player AND Staff development, we are looking for candidates who are organized, inquisitive, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the DR Academy Medical Staff with ultimate responsibility of all players at the Academy.
• Oversight of the Florida Complex League (FCL) medical staff and provide support in Fort Myers as needed.
• Assisting the Rehab Coordinator with long-term rehabilitations.
• Frequent travel to the DR Academy and minor league affiliate locations to assist in coverage and oversight of minor league players.
• Coordinate the process for local physician examinations and follow-ups for FCL/Academy players (other org players as needed) along with Complex and Academy staff.
• Communicate consistently with appropriate leadership staff regarding the status of DSL players.
• Review medical profiles for potential international players.
• Daily input of medical data into internal tracking platforms.
• Assist the Director, Player Development and Minor League ATC Coordinator with ATC Staffing decisions including evaluations and performance reviews.
• Serve as a resource for staff development for those under their charge.

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• NATA Board Certified and in good standing.
• Eligible and in good standing for Florida State Licensure
• CPR/AED Certified and First Aid Certified
• Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

LOCATION/TRAVEL:

• Role is based out of Fort Myers and is expected to make routine trips to the DR Academy including, but not limited to, DSL Early Report/Spring Training/Regular Season, International Signing Period, Dominican Instructional League, and Winter Programs.
• Representation at any events and meetings deemed appropriate by the Club.  Additional travel as assigned by leadership.

To Apply:
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DR Academy Athletic Trainer

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The DR Academy Trainer will serve on the medical staff at the Red Sox DR Academy in the Dominican Republic. The role is primarily responsible for daily oversight during all phases of the Academy’s yearly operation. This includes pre-season programs, the DSL season, fall programs, and off-season check-ins.

The function of the DR Medical Staff includes working collaboratively with the on-field coaches/coordinators, strength & conditioning staff, nutrition, sport science, biomechanics, etc. to optimize for performance and development through ensuring the health and safety of the Red Sox Minor League player pool. The role will directly report to the Latin American Athletic Training Coordinator with oversight from the Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator and the Director, Sport Medicine Services.

As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being the standard in player AND Staff development, we are looking for candidates who are organized, inquisitive, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve the DR Academy medical operations which align with the organization and department’s needs under the direction of the Latin American Athletic Training Coordinator.  This includes various administrative duties and reporting procedures.
• Provide preventative care, evaluate, treat, and short-term rehabilitative care to all players at the DR Academy.
• Proper documentation within the MLB EMR system.
• Communicate consistently with appropriate leadership staff regarding the status of DSL players.
• Facilitate the scheduling and execution of athlete monitoring assessments and data collection under the direction of Strength & Conditioning, Health & Performance, Sport Science, and On-Field Staff.

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified ATC.
• Eligible for state athletic training licensure in Florida.
• Experience in baseball and additional certifications is preferred.
• English and Spanish fluency preferred.

LOCATION/TRAVEL:

• Role is primarily based out of the DR Academy in San Antonio de Guerra, DR and will be expected to spend time in Fort Myers during Spring Training and other events communicated by the club.
• Representation at any events and meetings deemed appropriate by the Club.  Additional travel as assigned by leadership.

To Apply:
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Minor League Affiliate Dietitian

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Minor League Affiliate Dietitian will serve as a member of the Sport Performance team during Minor League Spring Training in Fort Myers, FL while also serving their assigned affiliates in the Affiliate Dietitian role throughout the affiliate season. The role is primarily responsible for providing on-site nutrition support –including the delivery of meals, developing and providing nutrition education, and creating player-specific nutritional plans.

Additionally, with a focus on cross-departmental collaboration, the Affiliate Dietitian will ensure execution of programming and support that is part of a comprehensive player plan to optimize for athletic performance, while ensuring the health and safety of the Red Sox Minor League player pool. The role will directly report to the Minor League Nutrition Coordinator.

As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being the standard in player and staff development, we are looking for candidates who are organized with uncompromising attention to detail, inquisitive, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of catering/ meal service for the affiliate – coordinate the development of menus, communicate expectations (e.g., food variety, quantity, and quality) with food service suppliers and/or caterers, and ensure food safety protocols are followed.
• Manage fueling and hydration stations – including ordering snacks and supplements, providing appropriate education, and ensuring any nutrition initiatives are in compliance with MLB policies. 
• Assess and analyze player dietary practices – including player testing and monitoring. 
• Develop individualized goals and nutrition and maintain records of player interactions and test results.
• Assist in the development of educational materials to support a structured, progressive educational program that grows with the athletes as they move through the minor league system.
• Serve as a reliable food and nutrition resource for athletes and staff, ensuring all content provided is in alignment with evidence-based research and the Boston Red Sox’s nutritional philosophy.
• Assist the Minor League Dietetics Coordinator in managing the budget for the team including organizing, planning, forecasting, purchasing, and tracking expenses.

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• Certified as a Registered Dietitian. 
• Working toward CSSD credential (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) preferred.
• First Aid/CPR is required.
• ServSafe Manager Certification will be required prior to the start of the position.
• Experience working as a dietitian in a multi-disciplinary performance team is preferred.
• Baseball or softball work experience is preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.

LOCATION/TRAVEL:

• Attendance and participation at Spring Training in Fort Myers and ability to report to assigned affiliate are required.

To Apply:
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Nutrition Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Nutrition Coordinator is primarily responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of nutrition programming and support across the Red Sox Player Development system. Leadership oversight will include the Minor League Dietetics Staff and the position will also interface closely with the Major League Dietitian and Nutrition Staff.

Additionally, with a focus on cross-departmental collaboration, the Nutrition Coordinator will ensure that the programming and support is part of a comprehensive player plan to optimize for athletic performance, while ensuring the health and safety of the Red Sox Minor League player pool. This will include working closely with Minor League coordinators/coaches/staff, and PD leadership.

As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being THE standard in player AND staff development, we are looking for candidates who are organized with uncompromising attention to detail, inquisitive, 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.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set the vision and strategy for the Minor League Nutrition team, including building an infrastructure to collect and track data related to performance and health, and to design and deliver timely interventions.
• Collaborate across departments to provide interdisciplinary service in support of player performance while ensuring the health and safety of the players.
• Collaborate with the Major League Head Dietitian to develop and promote a consistent, evidence-based nutrition philosophy throughout the Red Sox organization.
• Manage seasonal affiliate dietetics assistants and the Complex Dietitian who oversees nutrition at the Fort Myers Complex and DR Academy.
• Stay abreast of the latest nutrition research and serve as a resource for players and staff.  Develop and maintain a professional network to support your work in baseball.
• Build and execute staff development, evaluation, and education systems for the staff under their charge.  This includes in-season and off-season development systems for staff growth, with an expectation of building relationships while investing in the development of their staff by providing clear, candid, and actionable feedback.
• Oversee the development of a comprehensive Red Sox Nutrition Educational Plan and develop materials to increase player nutritional knowledge and skills throughout the Red Sox organization.
• Oversee and manage the Red Sox Minor League Nutrition budget.
• In conjunction with the Complex Dietitian, provide hands on nutrition support to all programs throughout the year, including during the competitive season.

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or PhD in Nutrition, Exercise Science, or another related academic field of study. 
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
• Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is preferred.
• State licensure for Florida (or required upon hire).
• At least three (3) years of hands-on experience of working as a dietitian. 
• Experience working with a high-performance sport organization is preferred.
• Experience as a RD preceptor/mentor is preferred.
• Experience using technology, tools, and techniques related to sport nutrition.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Baseball or softball experience preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

TRAVEL:

• This is a full-time position and will be based at the Boston Red Spring Training Facility, JetBlue Park, in Ft. Myers, FL.  It will require travel to each of the Red Sox minor league affiliates throughout the year along with occasional trips to Boston.

To Apply:
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Mental Performance Coordinator

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Behavioral Health (BH) is a performance enhancement, assessment, and clinical service for players and staff in the Red Sox major and minor league organization. The BH service is provided by a team of graduate level mental skills coaches, counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists that fall under the umbrella of sports medicine. There are three main domains of Behavioral Health: Performance Enhancement, Assessment, and Clinical.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Mental Performance Coordinator (MPC) will serve as a member of the mental performance team during Minor League Spring Training and throughout the season at the assigned affiliate(s). The MPC will provide dedicated care to the assigned player groups and/or affiliate(s) and will be involved in collaboratively supporting the care for players and staff across the system. Additionally, with a focus on cross-departmental collaboration, the MPC will ensure execution of programming and support that is part of a comprehensive player plan to optimize athletic performance, while ensuring the health and safety of the Red Sox Minor League player pool. The role will directly report to the Director, Player Development and the Director, Behavioral Health. As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being the standard in player and staff development, we are looking for candidates who are organized with uncompromising attention to detail, inquisitive, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strong relationships with players and conduct ongoing one-on-one mental performance sessions that support organizationally established performance goals.
• Work collaboratively with coaches to establish appropriate mental performance goals tied to on-field outcomes and apply mental performance exercises as part of physical training and baseball activities. 
• Execute Red Sox mental health and performance-related player and staff educational programs designed to enhance leadership, communication, and performance enhancement.
• Integrate personality and cognitive assessments into program development plans to better understand and impact players.
• Participate in special projects related to departmental enhancement by utilizing research, curriculum-building, objective feedback loops, and other opportunities related to mental health and performance.
• Work collaboratively with Behavioral Health Director, Player Development Director, mental performance staff and affiliate coaches on relevant player and staff issues, including regular scheduled and ad-hoc communication and reporting.
• Maintain detailed mental performance and mental health documentation and record keeping. 

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master level sport psychology (or similar) degree is strongly preferred.
• Coaching or clinical experience in an elite or professional sport environment preferred.
• Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) certification preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Attendance and participation in Spring Training, off-season programs, and assigned affiliate responsibilities are required.  Travel to spring training and off-season programs throughout the year.  Significant travel to affiliate(s) during regular season. 

To Apply:
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Affiliate Development Coach – Dominican Republic Academy

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
International Scouting
The Boston Red Sox International Scouting Department is committed to identifying the most talented amateur and professional prospects globally and integrating them into our player development system. We empower our staff to grow as individuals while we strive as a team to be at the forefront of the industry’s best practices in relation to evaluation, data analysis, and continuing education efforts.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox Dominican Republic Affiliate Development Coach is a core part of our International Operations Department. In this role, you will assist in all aspects of data collecting at our Dominican Academy. This includes Trackman, Rapsodo, Video, and other aspects of our sport science operation. You will also serve as a key alignment point between Red Sox coaching staff and academy players, ensuring that each data point is interpreted and implemented correctly. This person will a key cog in the ground-level day-to-day operations of our academy and assist in scouting operations as needed. The position allows for interactions with players, coaches, coordinators, scouts, and directors. This position is an ideal entry point to anyone interested in a future in scouting, player development, or international operations and is a highly valued position within the Boston Red Sox.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid in the implementation of new technology to collect information and improve player performance.
• Assist with the integration of information from the Baseball Analytics and Sports Science departments.
• Ensure that on-field coordinators, coaches, Baseball Analytics, and Sports Science are aligned with their goals for each individual player.
• Provide daily communication and periodic feedback reports to players, coaches, coordinators, and front office.
• Perform important quality control functions related to both data recorded and information delivered to players and staff members.
• Assist affiliate staff and coordinators with daily on-field practice and/or indoor training.
• Additional duties or projects assigned by upper management (Directors, VP’s, etc). 

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants are expected to fulfill the duration of the position
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
• Video, coaching, playing, scouting, baseball technology experience preferred.
• Prior baseball experience and bilingual are a plus but not required.

To Apply:
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International Scouting & Player Development Assistant

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
International Scouting
The Boston Red Sox International Scouting Department is committed to identifying the most talented amateur and professional prospects globally and integrating them into our player development system. We empower our staff to grow as individuals while we strive as a team to be at the forefront of the industry’s best practices in relation to evaluation, data analysis, and continuing education efforts.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox Dominican Republic Scouting & Player Development Assistant position is an entry level role providing access to the two core aspects of our International Operations Department. In this role, you will provide a core administrative role in the day-to-day workings at our Dominican Republic Academy. The daily functions of this role will vary and include Roster collation, data collection, special projects, assisting in the setup of baseball technology, and more. This person must be ready to serve a wide variety of roles simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment. The position allows for interactions with players, coaches, coordinators, scouts, and directors. This position is an ideal entry point to anyone interested in a future in scouting, player development, or international operations and is a highly valued position within the Boston Red Sox.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid in the implementation of new technology to collect information and improve player performance.
• Perform administrative functions (Rosters, Lineups, data collation) as assigned.
• Assist on-field scouts, coordinators, coaches, Baseball Analytics, and Sports Science with administrative functions.
• Send out collected data, rosters, and other assigned research projects to supervisors as assigned.
• Assist in the setup of complex technology and data collection (Trackman, video, Rapsodo)
• Additional duties or projects assigned by upper management (Directors, VP’s, etc). 

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants are expected to fulfill the duration of the position.
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
• Microsoft Office, video, coaching, playing, scouting, and baseball technology experience preferred.
• Prior baseball experience and bilingual are a plus but not required.

To Apply:
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Scouting Assistant – Dominican Republic

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
International Scouting
The Boston Red Sox International Scouting Department is committed to identifying the most talented amateur and professional prospects globally and integrating them into our player development system. We empower our staff to grow as individuals while we strive as a team to be at the forefront of the industry’s best practices in relation to evaluation, data analysis, and continuing education efforts.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox International Scouting Assistant is an exciting entry-level position. It provides the opportunity to develop an intimate knowledge of baseball technology and scouting technique, collecting data and interacting with Area Scouts, Crosscheckers, and Directors. In this role, this person will spend most of their time collecting video, assist in physical testing of prospects, and potentially setting up Rapsodo and Trackman and collecting key data. The Assistant will also have the opportunity to learn about player evaluation at the ground level and gain valuable experience by seeing a large volume of players. The position is a core step into Area Scouting or Player Development and this person will be afforded every opportunity to develop professionally to build a foundation for a bright future with the Red Sox. This role is an invaluable part of our goal of building the most impactful International Scouting staff in the industry.

Video/Technology Responsibilities:

• Setup and record data via portable Trackman unit or other baseball systems. Upload data and collect into reports for Immediate Supervisors as well as Baseball Systems department.
• Provide updates to supervisors on standout players in the Dominican Republic.
• Assist appropriate staff in Physical Assessments of players where needed.
• Develop a working knowledge of emerging/new technologies as well as how to apply to your role in the future.
• Observe best practices amongst similar roles around the industry and provide feedback on how role can improve.

Other Responsibilities:

• Submit expenses in a timely manner per the policies set-forth by the Boston Red Sox.
• Be cognizant of International Scouting policies as dictated by MLB, make sure you are compliant with rules set forth by MLB and the Boston Red Sox.
• Help in coordination of Red Sox tryouts as needed.
• Submit reports into Red Sox system as assigned by supervisors.
• Be available to work on weekends, nights, and on multiple-day trips as needed.

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Submit reports on data collected.
• Maintain a checklist on players to track video and data collected as well as video and data needed.
• Participate in any professional development exercises as assigned by supervisors.

To Apply:
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This week’s 40-man roster deadline was less eventful than usual (we only had one trade on deadline day), but as always, a number of young players became big leaguers in a certain sense, and teams had no choice but to indicate what they think of lots of fringe prospects who they either did or did not choose to roster. This day of clerical activity is the culmination of the efforts of the players themselves, the people in player development who have helped turn them into big leaguers, and the scouting and decision-making portions of each org that put their stamp of approval on the prospects. Is any one move here as impactful as signing a Yoshinobu Yamamoto or a Matt Chapman? No, but when your favorite team experiences a rash of injuries in June, whether or not they have the depth to scrap and compete is often dictated by the people and processes that surround this day. I’m more focused on analyzing roster depth, fit and flexibility in this space than on scouting players (especially when they’re star prospects you already know well). I’ll have a separate post on the National League. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s tough to defend one of the most unpopular trades of the past 10 years, but when Mookie Betts got traded to the Dodgers in 2020, some people tried. One of the most commonly grasped straws involved the centerpiece of the deal, Alex Verdugo. Nobody worth listening to said Verdugo was as good as Betts, who was at that point an MVP, the best player on the best team of the 2010s, and on a bullet train to Cooperstown. But Verdugo was a good player, of a similar type to Betts. He’s also three and a half years younger than Betts, and at the time of the trade had five seasons of team control left to Betts’ one.

And if you squint hard enough, you can see it. Verdugo, at his best, has the same strengths as Betts: hitting for contact, defense in right field, doubles power. Where the comparison falls apart is that Verdugo is merely good at those things, and an average regular overall, while Betts is among the best in the game at defense and contact hitting. And while Verdugo is good for about a dozen home runs a year, Betts averages 32 home runs and 22 stolen bases per 162 games played. Snatch is a pretty good gangster movie, but anyone who tells you it’s as good as The Godfather is trying to get one over on you.

Now, Verdugo does have something more concrete in common with Betts: He’s one year from free agency, and the Red Sox are shopping him. Read the rest of this entry »

Shintaro Fujinami has a good understanding of how NPB compares to MLB. Prior to signing with the Oakland Athletics in January (and subsequently being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in July), the 29-year-old right-hander spent 10 seasons with the Hanshin Tigers. Along the way he faced many of Japan’s top hitters, with Central League stalwarts such as Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto among the standouts. The latter was the first name Fujinami mentioned when I asked which of his former position-player opponents would best perform stateside.

“I think that Okamoto, the third baseman for the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, would be pretty good here,” replied Fujinama, who went 7-8 with a 7.18 ERA over 79 relief innings in his first MLB season. “He’s a power hitter in Japan, although a power hitter there isn’t the same as here. Power hitters in Japan won’t hit 40 home runs over here like Shohei Ohtani does. But he would do well.”

A 27-year-old right-handed hitter, Okamoto slugged an NPB-best 41 home runs this year while slashing .278/.374/.585. He’s gone deep at least 30 times in each of the last six seasons, a span that includes a .274 batting average and 108 strikeouts annually. Despite the not-low K totals, Fujinami believes that Okamoto possesses the bat-to-ball skills to handle MLB pitching. Moreover, he doesn’t feel that high heaters would bedevil the Yomiuri slugger.

“He has good contact-ability, and he’s also good at hitting fastballs,” Fujinami told me during our September conversation. “The fastball velocity here is higher than it is in Japan, but I feel that Okamoto could make an adjustment to that if he came here. I think that Okamoto can hit a fastball at the top of the zone better than Murakami. If I had to pick one to bring here to the states, I would pick Okamoto.” Read the rest of this entry »

Nick Pivetta had an intriguing and largely successful season. A starter to begin the year, the veteran right-hander was shifted to Boston’s bullpen in mid-May, only to return to the rotation a few months later and finish strong. Save for a smattering of rocky outings — mostly in the early going — he was actually solid throughout. All told, the 30-year-old Victoria, British Columbia native logged a 4.04 ERA and a 3.98 FIP over 142-and-two-thirds innings, the second-highest innings mark on the club.

He was often overpowering. Opposing hitters had a .207 BA and a .221 xBA versus his array of offerings, while his 31.2% strikeout rate ranked in the 93rd percentile among big league hurlers per Baseball Savant. An in-season addition to the Red Sox righty’s repertoire was especially effective: Pivetta posted a 44.4% whiff rate and allowed just a .114 BA and a .127 xBA on his sweeper.

Pivetta, who ended up making 16 starts and 22 relief appearances on the season, discussed his 2023 performance on the final week of September.

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David Laurila: How would you assess your season as a whole?

Nick Pivetta: “I’d say it was good. I mean, I think I’ve handled the situation well. I’ve gone out and given my best effort — I’ve competed and put everything on the line for the organization — and that’s all I really focus on. I’m always making sure that I’m doing the best I can for the team.” Read the rest of this entry »

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2024 Amateur Scouting Development Associate
2024 Complex Development Coach Associate
Hitting Coach, Complex
Infield Coordinator
Minor League Assistant Athletic Trainer
Korean-Language Translator

2024 Amateur Scouting Development Associate

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /ASSOCIATE/CO-OP/INTERN/ ON-SITE

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Amateur Domestic Scouting department is primarily responsible for improving organizational talent through the Rule IV Draft and UDFA signing process. The Amateur Domestic Scouting department should be optimized for being best in class at identifying, evaluating, and ultimately valuing amateur baseball talent. This includes, but is not limited to creating well-grounded scouting practices, building relationships for intelligence background gathering, leveraging R&D for process support, developing strong staff education frameworks, and establishing sound decision-making processes.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox Amateur Scouting Development Associate is one of the most unique entry-level positions in the industry. It provides the opportunity to hone your skills as an evaluator; directly assisting area scouts and cross checkers with coverage while concurrently supporting the front office staff with video and data collection. In the role, this person will spend most of their time tracking down specific targets, writing reports, and meeting with members of the department to expedite personal and professional growth. The Associate will also get the opportunity to present at draft meetings and gain insight to draft strategy to further development. Cultivating impact evaluators that eventually fit into future openings within the scouting departments of the Boston Red Sox is a priority. These Associate roles hopefully serve as a key step towards achieving that goal.

California’s Pay Transparency laws require disclosure of salary ranges in job advertisements and the base salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $40,000-$50,000.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting local area scouts with coverage
• Writing scouting reports
• Learning to navigate the landscape of internal systems
• Understanding the ancillary job responsibilities of area scouts
• Collecting video
• Building a foundation of understanding baseball technologies
• Developing relationships with the local baseball community
• Assist in on-field player workouts
• Participate in weekly meetings with front office personnel

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong passion for scouting and talent evaluation
• Evident open-mindedness with a high willingness to learn & receive feedback
• Excellent time management skills
• Sound communication skills
• Admirable attention to detail
• Flexible hours including nights & weekends
• Willingness to relocate to either Southern California or Northern Florida

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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2024 Complex Development Coach Associate

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /ASSOCIATE/CO-OP/INTERN/ ON-SITE

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Staff is dedicated to cultivating impact talent from around the globe utilizing best-in-class practices for mental, physical, and fundamental progression. Utilizing innovative technology, dynamic training, and modern facilities, we provide our staff with growth opportunities throughout various industry paths.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Complex Development Coach Associate will work within the Player Development department to ensure information is leveraged to advance development goals of minor league players at the Florida Complex. The position will work closely with Roving Coordinators, Affiliate Staff, and Baseball Analytics, to help inform decision-making related to player plan goals. The role will have a dual-reporting relationship with the Assistant Director, Player Development and Coordinator, Baseball Development.

TIMELINE: January 2024-October 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid in the implementation of new technology, to collect information and improve player performance
• Assist with the integration of information from the Baseball Analytics department
• Ensure that on-field coordinators, coaches, Baseball Analytics, and are aligned with goals for each individual player
• Provide daily communication and periodic feedback reports to players, coaches, coordinators, and front-office
• Perform important quality control functions related to data recorded and information delivered to players and staff members
• Assist with daily upkeep of player development and advance scouting materials

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong administrative skills
• Organized, proactive, and strong communicative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willing to relocate
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel with the team
• Prior experience in baseball/softball is preferred – College baseball team, summer team, training facility
• Prior video experience (BATS, Synergy, Edgertronic) is preferred
• Prior baseball technology experience (Trackman, Blast, Rapsodo) is preferred

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Hitting Coach, Complex

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /FULL-TIME/ ON-SITE

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Hitting Coach, Complex will work closely with the Director, Hitting Development and Program Design and necessary auxiliary staff to implement, execute, and track evidence-based offensive development. It is a uniformed position that will assist in the daily fulfillment of individual player plans.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach hitters during practice and games.
• Collaborate with hitting staff to design and implement daily practice plans.
• Execute individual player plans as advised by the Director, Hitting Development and Program Design.
• Introduce Advance Reports and Game Planning to complex hitters using available data.
• Utilize and operate various baseball technologies including Blast Motion, HitTrax, and K-Vest.
• Report on athlete results on a consistent basis to Coordinator, Hitting Development.
• Educate athletes in various settings, including a classroom.
• Assist the FCL Manager and staff in daily on-field practice.
• Work with hitters rehabbing at the complex.
• Work with the Sports Science team on research initiatives.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Infield Coordinator

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /FULL-TIME/ ON-SITE

DESCRIPTION:
The Infield Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing the development of all minor league infielders in the Boston Red Sox organization. The candidate will play a key role in evaluating current programming, as well as introducing and developing new programming. This includes, but is not limited to, scaling programming effectively across the Red Sox infielder pool, creating well established systems, and forming effective frameworks for experimentation and learning. As part of the responsibilities, the Infield Coordinator will educate and collaborate with players and staff to maximize departmental buy-in.

Additionally, with a focus on the intersection of Research & Development, Skill Acquisition, Analytics, Sport Science, and biomechanical data gathering, the Infield Coordinator will ensure that the programming is evidence-based and effective in the pursuit of building championship caliber Major League Infielders.

With oversight of the skill positions at each affiliate, the position will also interface with the Major League staff, Minor League coordinators/coaches/staff, and PD leadership. The ideal candidate must be inquisitive, intellectually curious, data-driven, open-minded, and must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through a commitment to our core values of communication, empowerment, and accountability, lead our group of infield coaches and players in the pursuit of establishing programming that will drive the facilitation of best-in-class development for our infielders.
• Work with the Field Coordinator and the other defensive coordinators in creating and upholding an identity as a defensive department.
• Work with the leadership from other departments in the development and execution of individual player plans, as well as follow through with maintaining emphasis on priority goals during the season.
• Build and execute staff development, evaluation, and education systems for the skill coaches under their charge. This includes in-season and off-season development systems for staff growth, with an expectation building relationships while investing in the development of their staff with clear, candid, and actionable feedback.
• Oversee the INF training environments at each affiliate.  This includes, but is not limited to, establishing expectations and systems to carry out world class training environments throughout the season.

TRAVEL:

• Representation at any events and meetings deemed appropriate by the Club. Rove to the Player Development Complex, DR Academy, and all affiliates to support & develop staff and evaluate processes. Visits to the Major League club are also included for the purpose of evaluating continuity between Major League and Minor League operations.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Minor League Assistant Athletic Trainer

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /SEASONAL/ ON-SITE

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox are hiring Minor League Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainers for the 2024 season. Positions will be located at the minor league affiliates pending availability (Portland, ME, Greenville, SC, Salem, VA, Fort Myers, FL, and Dominican Republic Academy). Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to Spring Training, coverage of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season, and post-season camps. The report date would be Spring Training 2024 (Fort Myers, FL) through the completion of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season. Chosen candidates should expect a great learning opportunity in an advancing field of evidence-based practice while gaining valuable experience working within a professional sports medicine team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation protocols
• Scheduling and execution of athlete monitoring assessments and data collection for Strength and Conditioning, Health & Performance, Sports Science and other baseball initiatives
• Learn and aid in the proper documentation within the MLB EMR system
• Assist in the various administrative duties/reporting procedures
• Coordinate and administer infection control duties

EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere to Boston Red Sox Organization policies and procedures
• Act as a role model within and outside the Boston Red Sox Organization
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interested applicants should be a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or be enrolled in a CAATE accredited program and eligible to sit for BOC exam prior to the position start date
• Eligible for state athletic training licensure in affiliated state
• Applicants are expected to fulfill the duration of the position
• High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities
• Preferable if applicants have prior experience and/or additional certification in strength & conditioning
• Prior baseball experience and bilingual are a plus but not required

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Korean-Language Translator

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /SEASONAL/ ON-SITE

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Staff is dedicated to cultivating impact talent from around the globe utilizing best-in-class practices for mental, physical, and fundamental progression. Utilizing innovative technology, dynamic training, and modern facilities, we provide our staff with growth opportunities throughout various industry paths.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Korean Language Translator will assist the Red Sox Player Development department with Korean-language translation for all uniformed Red Sox players, staff, and personnel, as well as for media interviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assignment to a player who requires translation assistance
• Attend all workouts, games, team meetings, appointments with training and/or medical staff, and any other activities where Korean-language translation is needed
• Attend Spring Training in Fort Myers, FL as well as any other offseason player development programs where Korean-language translation is needed
• Assist with cultural immersion, English-language learning, and translation for matters not related to baseball when appropriate
• Assist Player Development personnel with the completion of administrative tasks as needed

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Korean fluency is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Korean
• Working knowledge of baseball and related statistics
• Ability to work long hours including nights, holidays and weekends and to travel both domestically and internationally

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Caleb Ferguson is far from the biggest name on a Los Angeles Dodgers team that won 100 games during the regular season. Much for that reason, people who don’t closely follow the perennial NL West powerhouse probably don’t know how effective he’s been. To little fanfare, the 27-year-old southpaw made 68 appearances and went 7-4 with three saves while posting a 3.43 ERA and a 3.34 FIP over 60-and-a-third innings. Moreover, his numbers were even better if you discount the seven times he served as an opener. As a reliever, Ferguson won seven of nine decisions with a 3.02 ERA and a 3.07 FIP. His K-rate out of the pen was a tasty 27.5%.

Home cooking has been to his liking. Pitching at Chavez Ravine — Dodger Stadium if you will — the Columbus, Ohio native logged a sparkling 1.10 ERA while holding opposing hitters to a paltry .190/.258/.267 slash line.

Those things said, Ferguson is a square peg in a round hole when it comes to one of the organization’s well-known strengths. Analytics aren’t his thing.

“I guess it has the characteristics of a high-spin fastball,” Ferguson replied when I asked about the movement profile of his mid-90s four-seamer, a pitch he relied on 66.5% of the time this year. “But I don’t really look at the metrics, to be honest. I just come in and try to make good pitches. More than anything, I try to throw the ball in the safest spot to each guy. When I look at scouting reports, it’s basically just the safe zones and the danger zones.”

Ferguson likewise claimed not to know the metrics on his 33.5 percent-usage slider (Baseball Savant classifies the pitch as a cutter). Nor is he interested in knowing. Read the rest of this entry »

Back in August, my colleague Ben Clemens crafted an article titled Wait, Zack Littell is a Starter Now?! It was an apt headline. Not only had the 27-year-old right-hander been DFA’d by the Red Sox a few months earlier — Boston having been his third organization in as many years, and his sixth overall — he’d logged a 4.08 ERA over 145 big-league appearances, all but four out of the bullpen, with just three saves. As Clemens pointed out, Littell “wasn’t even a dominant reliever.”

Of course, this was the Tampa Bay Rays who’d moved him into their rotation. Much for that reason, Clemens qualified his skepticism by saying, “What else can we do but wait and see the results?”

The results have remained largely positive. Littell has a not-so-great 6.75 ERA in 14 appearances out of the bullpen this year, but in the same number of outings as a starter his ERA is 3.41. Moreover, he’s consistently gone five-plus innings. As Rays beat writer Marc Topkin told me for an article that ran here at FanGraphs on Friday. the under-the-radar righty “has basically saved the starting rotation.”

How did the opportunity come about? Read the rest of this entry »

2024 Baseball Operations Associate

Location: Boston, MA
Department: Baseball Operations

Position Overview:
The Baseball Operations Associate will support all areas of the Baseball Operations Department, while primarily focusing on one or two areas (Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, Professional Scouting, Major League Strategic Information, Baseball Strategy & Personnel) with day-to-day administrative and office management duties.

Timeline: January 2024 – December 2024

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day operations for assigned department.
• Assist with research projects.
• Creatively pursue ways to improve internal processes.
• Organize and maintain information from non-office personnel.
• Manage video database including tagging & editing.
• Prepare information and logistics for meetings.
• Assist with various administrative and research projects.
• Operate various technology during home games.

Characteristics / Qualifications:

• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to multitask in stressful situations.
• Strategic thinking & planning.
• Organized, proactive, and strong communicative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SQL, R, Python is a plus, not required.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior softball or baseball experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

2024 Player Development Associate

Location: Fort Myers, FL
Department: Baseball Operations

Department Overview:
The Player Development Staff is dedicated to cultivating impact talent from around the globe utilizing best-in-class practices for mental, physical, and fundamental progression. Utilizing innovative technology, dynamic training, and modern facilities, we provide our staff with growth opportunities throughout various industry paths.

Position Overview:
The Player Development Associate will be a member of the Player Development team, and is responsible for assisting with baseball operations at our complex in Fort Myers, FL. This individual will collaborate closely with Player Development front office personnel, coordinators, and coaches.

Timeline: February 2024-October 2024

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day logistics for Minor League Spring Training, Extended Spring Training, Florida Complex League, and Instructional League.
• Assist with daily administrative operations.
• Organize and distribute game video in a timely and quality manner.
• Manage video database to ensure it is readily available for staff and players to view.
• Collect non-game video proactively and at the request of staff.
• Operate and maintain various technology such as Blast, Rapsodo, Trackman, and Edgertronic cameras.
• Distribute analytical information to PD staff in collaboration our Analytics department.
• Assist with various administrative projects as assigned by coaching staff and Front Office.

Characteristics / Qualifications:

• Strong administrative skills.
• Organized, proactive, and strong communicative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior softball or baseball experience.
• Prior video experience (BATS, Synergy, Edgertronic).
• Prior technology experience with one or more of the following: Trackman, Blast, Rapsodo, HitTrax.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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2024 Minor League Video & Technology Associate

Location: Multiple Locations
Department: Baseball Operations

Department Overview:
Members of the Baseball Systems Team at the Boston Red Sox are focused on designing, building, and refining the software and data pipelines used within Baseball Operations. These tools and applications are an integral part of the decision-making process, are directly integrated in the workflows of all departments within Baseball Operations, and provide an efficient, consistent, and accessible experience when interacting with our internal data sources and applications.

Position Overview:
The Minor League Video & Technology Associate will be a member of the Player Development team, and is responsible for managing video and data collection at their assigned affiliate. This individual will collaborate closely with the coaching staff, coordinators, Player Development, Baseball Systems, and Analytics front office members.

Timeline: February 2024 – October 2024

Responsibilities:

• Collect video by setting up multiple cameras and using BATS video software.
• Organize and distribute game video in a timely and quality manner.
• Manage video database to ensure it is readily available for staff and players to view.
• Manage all video equipment and computers making sure it is properly cared for and working effectively.
• Collect non-game video proactively and at the request of staff.
• Operate and maintain various technology used at affiliate such as Blast, Rapsodo, Trackman, Hawkeye, Kinatrax, and Edgertronic cameras.
• Distribute analytical information to coaching staff produced by our Analytics department.
• Assist with various administrative projects as assigned by coaching staff and Front Office.
• Assist in video collection and technology implementation during Spring Training.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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