The Colorado Rockies have been without a director for their analytics team since the sudden and confusing departure of Scott Van Lenten in March of this year. Now they have finally filled the role and have done so by promoting from within.
Nick Groke of The Athletic first reported today that the Rockies had promoted Brian Jones to be the director of their analytics department. Jones, 43, is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. First joining the organization in 2002, Jones has been their video coordinator since 2006. He has been in charge of the Rockies’ video operations both in the clubhouse and instant replay room since 2014.