Max Wright
Normal,IL
Summary
Experienced leader and former professional catcher with expertise in collegiate player development, strategic planning, and staff coordination. Recognized for mentoring athletes, managing operational systems, and using data to drive performance outcomes across all facets of a baseball program.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Baseball Operations/Camp Coordinator
Illinois State University
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of team travel, food and hotels
- Managed the program’s budget, and assisted with fundraising efforts.
- Created practice plans and oversaw catcher training
- Assisted with hitters and position player defensive work
- Organized and managed all aspects of prospect and youth camps
Catching Instructor
Toronto Mets Baseball Club
Toronto, Ontario
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted with instructing and implementing catching practice and development plans
Professional Baseball Player
San Francisco Giants Organization
07.2021 - 07.2023
- 2021 California League Champion (Low-A)
- 2022 Northwest League Champion (High-A)
Hitting/Catching Instructor
Hit Dogs Baseball Club
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided instruction and ran practices for players aged 9 to 17.
- Managed 9u Travel Team
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Illinois State University
Normal, IL08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Sport Management
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2020
Skills
- Player Development
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Catching Instruction
- Practice & Camp Planning
- Logistics & Operations
Collegiate Playing Experience
Indiana State University, Missouri Valley Conference, 2016-2021
Terre Haute Rex, Prospect League, 2017
Mankato Moondogs, Northwoods League, 2018,2020
West Virginia Black Bears, MLB Draft League, 2021
Accomplishments
- Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Champion (2019)
- Google Cloud Academic All-Region - First Team (2019)
- Google Cloud Academic All-American - Third Team (2019)
- Missouri Valley Conference - All-Conference - First Team (2021)
- Missouri Valley Conference - All-Defensive - First Team (2021)
- ABCA All-Region - Midwest - Second Team
- NCAA Regional Participant (2019, 2021)
- Indiana State University Presidential Scholar-Athlete (2020)
- California League Champion (Low-A, 2021)
- Northwest League Champion (High-A, 2022)
References
- Mitch Hannahs, Head Coach, University of South Florida, (618) 554-1306
- Brian Smiley, Head Coach, Miami University (Ohio), (812) 459-1720
- Brad Vanderglas, Assistant Coach, Florida State University, (270) 779-0802
- Tim Leiper, 3rd Base Coach, San Diego Padres, (647) 624-9250
- Jordan Tiegs, Bullpen Coach, Texas Rangers, (815) 441-5554
- Steve Holm, Head Coach, Illinois State University, (916) 539-5577
Timeline
Director of Baseball Operations/Camp Coordinator
Illinois State University
06.2025 - Current
Catching Instructor
Toronto Mets Baseball Club
11.2024 - 04.2025
Hitting/Catching Instructor
Hit Dogs Baseball Club
10.2022 - 02.2023
Professional Baseball Player
San Francisco Giants Organization
07.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Business Administration -
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Sport Management
Indiana State University
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