Appalachian League - Data Technology and Baseball Operations Coordinator- Multiple (Various Locations)

Start Date:

May 30th, 2027

End Date:

August 1st, 2027 The Appalachian League is seeking highly qualified associates to work and support day to day operations of the League, ranging from player development to data collection and dissemination, to baseball operations. MLB has partnered with USA Baseball, to operate one of the nation's premier developmental summer baseball leagues. Data Coordinators support the coaching staff, data capture, research, and data distribution throughout the League. The position's focus is to support player development, data and technology operations, and consistent execution of League operating standards at the assigned team. Positions will report to the Sr. Director of Baseball Operations and Sr. Manager of Baseball Operations, and work closely with other key League and team personnel. Positions run from May 30th, 2027 to August 1st, 2027 and compensation will be a stipend and housing for the summer is provided.

Responsibilities :

Manage play by play, video and technology equipment for data capture, including MLB Gameday/TrackMan at home games and the MLB Pitch Timer at road games. Serve as technology liaison for Appalachian League teams, coaches, players, and other stakeholders. Manage Gameday play by play collection and provide thorough updates to MLB Support and league personnel. Assist coaches and players with access to data and reports daily, as well as ad hoc questions as presented. Coordinate with coaching staff for game preparation and advanced scouting of upcoming opponents. Track and update rosters and player information to communicate with league personnel, MLB and data vendors as assigned. Facilitate scouting and live video collection of all games to coaching staff, players and league personnel. Lead efforts to share and distribute knowledge and best practices of League apps like 643 Charts, Synergy, etc. Provide daily updates to league personnel and content partners (TrackMan, Synergy). Work with the content and social team to create, edit and deliver video playlists. Identify and troubleshoot technical issues. Travel with the team for road games and support daily operations of the home team. Answer ad-hoc research questions pertaining to player performance and game recaps. Verify data accuracy and video quality. Assist the league by completing post-series surveys after each road series to evaluate food service, clubhouse conditions, hotel accommodations and other operational standards, with occasional photo submissions requested. Other duties as assigned like 643 Charts distribution, Umpire reports, etc.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of and strong interest in baseball operations, amateur scouting, player development, or baseball analytics Proficiency with computers (Windows, Mac) Experience with baseball technology, playing or coaching experience is a plus Ability to communicate, problem solve and troubleshoot technology issues in real time Must bring your own laptop computer

Compensation:

Stipend to be paid bi-weekly Reimbursement for travel to and from your assigned team The role requires availability outside of traditional work hours including night, weekends, and all home and road games, as the Data Coordinator will travel with the team

Note:

hours / working days are not limited to game days and the data coordinator is expected to be with the team for the entire duration of the season