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Hitting coaches design and execute daily hitting practice plans, use data to guide player development, and collaborate with staff to improve performance at assigned locations.

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JOB TITLE: Hitting Coach

DEPARTMENT: Player Development

POTENTIAL LOCATIONS: Frederick, Maryland; Bowie, Maryland; Salisbury, Maryland; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Sarasota, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia

JOB SUMMARY: The Baltimore Orioles are seeking multiple full-time Hitting Coaches for the 2026 Major League Baseball Championship season. This position will serve as a uniformed coach with the responsibility of executing the organization’s hitting philosophy and individual player plans at the assigned affiliated location.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:

Design and execute daily hitting practice plans
Collaborate with hitting coordinators to design and execute individual player plans
Collaborate with medical staff and strength coaches to identify and correct movement deficiencies
Utilize analytical tools and data to identify strengths, weaknesses, and development opportunities
Assist manager, developmental, and fundamental coach in daily on-field practice

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Exceptional organization and communication skills
Appreciation for the use of data from technologies such as Trackman, Blast Motion, Rapsodo, HitTrax and K-Vest
Throw batting practice and execute on field/cage work
Appreciation for functional movement and biomechanical development
Intrinsically motivated, reliable, and a growth mindset

Desired:

Former collegiate or professional playing experience
Ability to speak Spanish

The anticipated salary for this role is $44,000 - $52,000 annually depending on experience.

The Baltimore Orioles are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits for our employees.

This information is being provided in accordance with the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law.

Posted: 10/27/25

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills

Batting Practice PlanningBiomechanical DevelopmentBlast MotionCage And On-field CoachingCoachingData AnalysisExercise PhysiologyHitTraxK-VestMedical CollaborationMovement AnalysisPlayer DevelopmentRapsodoSport ScienceStrength And Conditioning CollaborationTrackmanVideo Analysis

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