Analyst, pitch integration
Overview
Member of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitching infrastructure specializing in the application of biomechanical and performance data to support development programs and systems. Serves as a conduit between multiple departments, providing information to coaches, front office, strength and conditioning and training staff to drive action in the areas of player development while working with the Baseball Systems team to incorporate biomechanical data into usable applications capable of supporting multiple departments. This individual will be based in Arizona and will also be responsible for operating our pitching lab space.
Duties and Responsibilities
System development and biomechanics
- Work with the Baseball Systems team to design and refine applications/tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of integrating biomechanical data into the pitch development process.
- Translate biomechanical data and assessments into clear, actionable insights for coaches, coordinators and players.
Laboratory and technical supervision
- Facilitate lab placement throughout the year with the front desk, ML staff, and referral coordinator team.
- Operate the pitching biomechanics laboratory space, including motion capture systems, force plates, and other technologies.
- Ensure data collection is accurate, reliable and consistent across environments.
- Interprets and communicates lab results to the pitching department, S&C and medical staff for player planning.
Monitor and flag performance trends
- Track and tag pitcher performance metrics such as velocity drops, shape/axis changes, release consistency changes, spin and spin axis changes, and usage trends/workload patterns.
- Presents goals with clarity and urgency to the pitching coordinator group and coaching staff when needed.
Cross-department communication
- Serves as a conduit from player development/ML staff to the baseball system and sports medicine performance team.
- Research results are presented in a coach- and player-friendly format that simplifies complexity without losing depth.
- Provides interim biomechanical evaluation during player procurement process.
- Contribute to organization-wide discussions through internal research on workload management, pitcher health and development strategies.
Travel and live demonstrations
Perform field work in Salt River Fields, Arizona, ensuring work in the laboratory.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Communicator – Excellent written and verbal communication skills with coaches, players and staff; able to effectively convey biomechanical insights across a range of stakeholders.
- system oriented – The ability to design frameworks to transform complex data into usable, repeatable processes.
- technical skills – Proficient in R, Python or similar languages, SQL is preferred; experience in data visualization.
- Biomechanical expertise – Candidates with basic knowledge of pitching biomechanics are preferred, preferably experience in applied baseball environment.
- problem solver – Proactively identify problems and provide solutions.
- Collaborative – Thrive in a cross-departmental environment, balancing scientific rigor with the need for practical guidance.
- forward thinking – Actively drive the field of biomechanical analysis forward and keep the organization at the forefront.
Experience/Education Requirements
- Preferred degree or professional experience in biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise science, or related field.
- Previous experience applying biomechanics in baseball or high-performance sports preferred.
- Professional experience in quantitative positions preferred.
- Preferred technical skills with motion capture and ball flight data.
Apply
Please email bbopsjob@dbacks.com with the subject line “Pitching Integration.”
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