Casey Dill
Indio,CA
Summary
With over a decade of proven success, I have consistently demonstrated the organizational leadership, multitasking ability, and operational excellence required to run high-performing programs in fast-paced, player-development-focused environments. Proven track record as a Field Manager with a career record of 615 wins and 265 losses, successfully advancing over 1,000 players into professional and independent professional leagues. Passionate about contributing to a Minor League Baseball organization committed to excellence and player development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Player Procurement Scout
Washington Wild Things
Washington, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Organize nationwide tryouts and combines, identifying and signing over 25 professional free agents from 2022-2025.
Hitting Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Develop and implement daily hitting practice plans, utilizing Blast Motion and Rapsodo to enhance player mechanics and performance.
- Spearhead recruiting efforts, successfully placing 56 players in four-year colleges and universities over three years, leading all California junior college programs.
- Mentor athletes on academic and athletic pathways, ensuring alignment with collegiate program requirements.
Field Coordinator | Director Baseball Operations
Palm Springs Collegiate League
08.2018 - Current
- Oversee player and staff development, designing innovative training programs to enhance performance and career progression.
- Manage hiring, training, and evaluation of field operations staff, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with league standards.
- Serve as a key resource for coaching staff and players, streamlining day-to-day operations and program execution.
Field Manager | Director Baseball Operations
Palm Springs Power Baseball
Palm Springs, CA
08.2015 - Current
- Lead game-day operations, including lineup creation, pitching changes, and in-game tactical decisions, achieving consistent team success and player advancements.
- Drafted over 100 players to MLB organizations and facilitated 300+ professional free-agent signings.
- Cultivate a positive clubhouse atmosphere, enhancing team morale and performance through effective leadership and media engagement.
- Implement data-driven training programs using Blast Motion and Trackman to optimize player development.
Field Coord | Hitting Instructor
California Winter League
Palm Springs, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Manage team operations and coach hitters using advanced analytics tools, contributing to over 800 free-agent signings to professional baseball.
- Design and execute hitting development programs, improving player performance metrics and preparing athletes for MLB-level competition.
- Collaborate with former MLB players and coaches to deliver high-impact instructional training.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology and Leisure Science
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDBachelor of Arts - Business Management
Columbia College
Columbia, MOAssociate of Science - Business Management
Butte Community College
Oroville, CASkills
- Game Strategy & Tactical Decision-Making
- Player Development & Talent Scouting
- Advanced Baseball Analytics
- Team Leadership & Clubhouse Management
- Recruiting & Collegiate Program Placement
- Community Engagement & Program Coordination
Previous Roles
- Hitting Coach / Recruiting Coordinator, Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, MO, 01/01/15, 12/31/16
- Field Manager, Springfield Sliders, Prospect League, Springfield, CA, 01/01/15, 12/31/15
- Hitting Coach / Recruiting Coordinator, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
- Field Manager, Pacific Association of Professional Baseball, Sonoma Stompers, Sonoma, CA, 01/01/14, 12/31/14
- Field Manager, Las Cruces Vaqueros, Pecos League, Las Cruces, NM, 01/01/12, 12/31/14
- Volunteer Assistant Coach, California State University Chico, Chico, CA, 01/01/10, 12/31/11
Certification
- Data Analytics Certification, Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), 2022
- Scout Certification, Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau, 2015
- Trackman Baseball Training
- Babbel Spanish Speaking Certification, In progress
References
- Dennis Pelfrey, MiLB Manager, San Francisco Giants, 817-798-9569
- Jamie Nelson, Hitting Coach, Tampa Rays (Former), 727-798-8907
- Jim Johnson, Field Coordinator, Houston Astros (Former), 602-410-4488
- Dr. Brian Fowler, Clinical Professor, University of Idaho, 208-967-5793
- James Frisbie, MLB Coach, Detroit Tigers, 509-863-8749
- Greg Tagert, Field Manager, Tri-City Valley Cats, 707-330-2239
- Sam DiMatteo, Head Coach, College of the Desert, 724-622-7682
- Tyler Hughes, General Manager, California Winter League, 760-617-3281
Timeline
Player Procurement Scout
Washington Wild Things
02.2022 - Current
Hitting Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
College of the Desert
08.2019 - Current
Field Coordinator | Director Baseball Operations
Palm Springs Collegiate League
08.2018 - Current
Field Manager | Director Baseball Operations
Palm Springs Power Baseball
08.2015 - Current
Field Coord | Hitting Instructor
California Winter League
01.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Kinesiology and Leisure Science
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Columbia College
Associate of Science - Business Management
Butte Community College