Jacob Buffa
Director, Performance Science
Jacob Buffa joined the Astros in January 2019 as a development coach and was promoted to Director of Performance Science in January 2022. In this role, Buffa oversees biomechanics and sports science, which will include the recruiting, hiring, and development of staff. He will also assist with technology acquisition, data collection, and research initiatives.
Prior to joining the Astros, Buffa co-founded a baseball performance facility in St. Louis, Missouri. A 2016 graduate of Missouri State University, Buffa currently resides in Houston with his wife, Shanna.