The Houston Astros are seeking a Bullpen Catcher & Coaching Apprentice in the Player Development department. Serving as an assistant to the coaches on staff throughout the day while having a large responsibility of catching bullpens and being the bullpen catcher during the games. This person will aid in the implementation of player development initiatives while also assisting with on-field development. This position could lead to a variety of different positions within the organization in the future.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Catch bullpens, throw batting practice, hit fungoes
• Collaborate with field staff, coordinators, and front office to implement and help improve player development initiatives.
• Assist the coaching staff in their responsibilities.
• Assist hitting coach with cage work.
• Assist with the evaluation and coaching of fundamentals.
• Assist the staff and players with the implementation of systems and technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Interest in on-field coaching.
• Must be able to catch bullpens of high-level pitchers.
• Must be able to throw batting practice and hit fungoes.
• Ability to understand and advocate for change due to new information and or tools in baseball.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Strength and conditioning education and experience is a plus.
• Must be able to travel with assigned minor league team.