Director, Advance Information
Tom Koch-Weser (pronounced kOHk VAY-sehr) joined the Astros in November 2013 and enters his seventh season with the ballclub in 2020. In his role as Director of Advance Information, Tom creates series-by-series advance reports and game strategy for the Astros coaching staff and players. Through the use of video and analytical tools, he also serves as the Major League performance scout and assists the Astros front office in player personnel decisions and player improvement initiatives.
Prior to joining the Houston club, Tom served as Advance Scouting Assistant to the Seattle Mariners from 2009-13. He was also an advance scouting intern for the Milwaukee Brewers (2008).
A native of La Grange, Ill., Tom graduated from the University of Illinois with a BA in journalism and currently resides in Houston.