Sam Green, who holds a master's degree in analytics from the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University, is in his first World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 28-year-old is something of a mad scientist on the team's coaching staff.
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“He’s a weirdo, like a lot of pitchers on this team,” said gunner Chris Bassitt. That's why we like working with him.”
“Sam Green” nerdbut he's good too dudepitcher Mason Fluharty comes to testify with a smile. He is a practical, sincere guy and speaks the truth. When I'm bad, he tells me I'm bad. And when I get better, he will tell me that I did well.”
Green was initially associated with the Blue Jays in the research and player development department from 2021 to 2024, and before the start of this season, Green was named assistant pitching coach Pete Walker.
Heroes in the Shadows
To give an idea, there is a connection between Greene and Councilman Peter Brand, the film's protagonist. Moneyball could be easily tracked, but the first one went even further to help Blue Jays pitchers.
“Overall, I would say he helps us a lot with our shot execution and understanding how to use certain shots at certain times,” Bassitt concluded.
“It allows us to raise the level of play to complement Fluharty. He's a guy in the background, but he's very good and knowledgeable in the science of biomechanics. It helps our movement, but depending on different reports, it helps to know what to do against a particular batter.”
Blue Jays left-handed hitter Mason Fluharty in action on the mound during Game 1 of the World Series, Oct. 24, 2025, in Toronto.
AFP photo, COLE BURSTON
In Fluharty's case, the left-handed pitcher is especially used to outsmart Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In Game 1 of the World Series last Friday in Toronto, he struck out the Japanese phenom in the top of the fifth inning. Third decision after a long slide at 81 mph at knee height.
“I give a lot of credit to Sam and also to Graham Johnson, the bullpen coach,” Fluharty noted. Many instructors contributed to our success with the Blue Jays.
A touch of Quebec
Walker, who is a big gunner, also praises Greene's work.
“We have several people who do a great job in the pitching department, and Sam is definitely one of them,” he said. He also uses the technology and video available to us to fine-tune certain details, such as the best grip on the ball for different pitchers, to maximize their hitting. This allows you to analyze and improve certain shots.”
By the way, Green was born in Philadelphia and grew up in the USA before studying at McGill University. On the other hand, his mother, Marie-France Cyr, is a proud Quebecer originally from Thetford Mines. That's why there's certainly a smart touch from La Belle among the Blue Jays in this World Series.
