Appalachian League – Data Coordinator– Multiple (Various Locations)
Start Date: May 31st, 2026
End Date: August 2, 2026
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. 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 aid in player development and operational support of the League and your assigned team. Positions will report to the Director of Player Personnel and Manager of Baseball Administration, and work closely with other key League and team personnel. Positions run from May 31st, 2026 to August 2nd, 2026 and compensation will be a stipend and housing for the summer.
DATA COORDINATOR
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 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 staff and content partners (TrackMan, Synergy)
- Work with the rest of the content and social team to create, edit and deliver video playlists
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues
- Travel with team for road games and support daily operations of home team
- Answer ad-hoc research questions pertaining to player performance and game recaps
- Verify data accuracy and video quality
- 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 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
