Jake Stone

About Jake Stone

My goal is to further educate the world on the advances in technology aiding in player development. Manager, Staff development - Washington NationalsFounder of Simple SabermetricsPreviously: Director of Baseball Operations & Player Development - Penn State UniversityHead Student Manager - University of Iowa Baseball

Experience

1. Manager, Staff Development

   Washington Nationals

   Feb 2026 — Present · West Palm Beach, FL, US

   Responsible for building and managing the systems that entire organization s run sharper, smarter, and more efficiently with an emphasis on acquiring, developing and engaging our staff.Staff Development & Growth- Partner with leadership to design and operate a top-tier development framework that gives every staff member clear expectations, meaningful feedback, and a defined development plan- Maintain performance scoreboards and structured check-ins to drive alignment and continuous improvement- Manage the learning platform to sharpen how we train, develop, and retain elite staff.Engagement - Build feedback loops across the organization to understand needs and uncover opportunities to improve how we operate- Support leadership in creating an environment that consistently elevates staff experience and helps us move closer to our goal of being “the envy of sport.”Acquisition- Build and maintain a system for strong talent pipeline through proactive networking and targeted outreach- Oversee onboarding systems that help new staff integrate quickly and effectively.

Education

• University of Iowa

  Bachelor's degree, Sport and Recreation Management

  2015 — 2019

Skills

• Organization Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Communication
• Sports
• Customer Service
• Facebook
• Event Management
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Twitter
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Sports Management