Major League Baseball (MLB) is experiencing a significant shift in its coaching paradigm, moving away from a traditional model that predominantly featured former players to embracing a more diverse group of coaches, including those with a background in technology and analytics. This transformation, which has seen both successes and failures across the league, represents a disruptive but undeniable change in how the sport is coached and developed, as reported by Britt_Ghiroli. The Baltimore Orioles, for instance, have made a notable organizational overhaul, hiring 65 new staff members in 18 months with a focus on scouting, player development, and analytics. This shift has sparked debates within the baseball community, with some believing the industry went too far in its embrace of tech-savvy talent, leading to a period of correction.
A decade ago, MLB hires from independent facilities would have raised eyebrows. Today? Hardly. @Britt_Ghiroli on why baseball is knee-deep in a massive change in its coaches — who have historically been composed almost exclusively of former players ⤵️ https://t.co/5DC3o40m0P https://t.co/g1Mj1w36LH
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The Orioles' overhaul included an organizational gutting that resulted in 65 new hires in roughly 18 months. Scouting, player development and analytics became their new areas of focus. @Britt_Ghiroli on the massive change sweeping through MLB coaching ⤵️ https://t.co/5DC3o40m0P https://t.co/TiBTmidMUt
Baseball players’ association head Tony Clark is hopeful 2024 uniforms will soon be altered following complaints by his members. https://t.co/ixciXabmCD
The massive change sweeping through MLB coaching and what could come next: https://t.co/tEWTvsjstk https://t.co/yprlB7a0hB
Multiple people thought baseball went too far in hiring tech-savvy talent and many orgs went into correction mode. Social media is an easy spot to platform careers. But there's no denying the massive shift in coaching and how it's shaping the sport: https://t.co/VJoVN8YzdY
Baseball is knee-deep in a massive change within its coaches. The group has historically been composed almost exclusively of former players. This shift has been disruptive, with success stories and failures across the league. @Britt_Ghiroli on the switch ⤵️