Affiliate Hitting Coach
MLB - New York Mets, Port Saint Lucie, FL, United States
Job Title
Responsibilities and Duties Execute the Mets' organizational hitting philosophy and implement individualized hitting development plans. Utilize relevant technology (Blast Motion, Trackman, HitTrax, high-speed video, Hawk-Eye, Kinatrax) to monitor progress and provide actionable insights. Collaborate with Performance, Baseball Analytics, and Baseball Systems staff to integrate physical, mental, and skill development. Track and document each hitter's developmental progress, ensuring consistency with organizational standards. Assist in the setup and daily execution of hitting environments that prepares for players for the game that day and supports long-term growth. Foster strong professional relationships with players to build trust, buy-in, and accountability. Required Qualifications Experience working with hitters in a professional organization, a collegiate organization, or a facility setting Ability to throw batting practice, hit fungoes, and facilitate a baseball practice Experience with hitting related technology (Blast, Trackman, HitTrax, Hawk-Eye, Kinatrax, high speed video) Strong ability to communicate clearly with players and staff across Player Development. Spanish fluency OR strong desire to learn and use basic language skills to communicate effectively. Preferred Qualifications Conversational Spanish proficiency to facilitate direct communication with Spanish-speaking players and staff. Strong foundation in one or more relevant fields (biomechanics, motor learning, sports psychology, skill acquisition). Demonstrated ability to innovate and integrate evidence-informed methods in coaching. Technical proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (SQL, R, Python, etc.) Desired Personal Characteristics High agency: takes initiative and ownership of player development. Growth mindset: eager to adapt, learn, and apply new knowledge. Collaborative: works well with coaching staff, trainers, and performance personnel. Player-focused communicator: able to simplify complex concepts and build player trust. Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
Responsibilities and Duties Execute the Mets' organizational hitting philosophy and implement individualized hitting development plans. Utilize relevant technology (Blast Motion, Trackman, HitTrax, high-speed video, Hawk-Eye, Kinatrax) to monitor progress and provide actionable insights. Collaborate with Performance, Baseball Analytics, and Baseball Systems staff to integrate physical, mental, and skill development. Track and document each hitter's developmental progress, ensuring consistency with organizational standards. Assist in the setup and daily execution of hitting environments that prepares for players for the game that day and supports long-term growth. Foster strong professional relationships with players to build trust, buy-in, and accountability. Required Qualifications Experience working with hitters in a professional organization, a collegiate organization, or a facility setting Ability to throw batting practice, hit fungoes, and facilitate a baseball practice Experience with hitting related technology (Blast, Trackman, HitTrax, Hawk-Eye, Kinatrax, high speed video) Strong ability to communicate clearly with players and staff across Player Development. Spanish fluency OR strong desire to learn and use basic language skills to communicate effectively. Preferred Qualifications Conversational Spanish proficiency to facilitate direct communication with Spanish-speaking players and staff. Strong foundation in one or more relevant fields (biomechanics, motor learning, sports psychology, skill acquisition). Demonstrated ability to innovate and integrate evidence-informed methods in coaching. Technical proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (SQL, R, Python, etc.) Desired Personal Characteristics High agency: takes initiative and ownership of player development. Growth mindset: eager to adapt, learn, and apply new knowledge. Collaborative: works well with coaching staff, trainers, and performance personnel. Player-focused communicator: able to simplify complex concepts and build player trust. Salary: $65,000 - $80,000