Also called: Bullpen Coach (Catcher)
Catches warm-up pitches for relievers in the bullpen and during practice sessions for an MLB or minor league team, and helps coaches chart pitches.
A bullpen catcher catches relievers warming up during games and pitchers throwing bullpen sessions in practice. They also help coaches with drills and charting pitches.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Playing catcher in college or the minor leagues, then getting hired through baseball contacts; no degree or license is required.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Tiny.
Low risk for 10 years. Catching live warm-up pitches and talking with pitchers is physical, trusted work.
Classes: Physical education, Weight training PE, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2022.
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