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Awhile back I was staring at the pitch movement chart of one player or another, and I got to thinking about cutters and gyro sliders. Often, cutters and gyro sliders end up right in the middle of the those charts. The cutter is designed to split the difference between a breaking ball and a four-seam fastball, and as its name indicates, the gyro slider leaves the hand with gyroscopic spin, which stabilizes the flight of the ball. I started wondering who throws the truest pitch in baseball, the pitch that moves the absolute least. I’m going to write about that later this week. It’s not today’s topic, though, because once I started down that path, I found that it kept branching.

I started wondering about who throws the sweepiest sweepers and the fastest fastballs and the sinkiest sinkers. Which pitch hits the edges of the zone most often? Which pitch fools hitters into chasing and which pitch fools them into taking called strikes? Which pitch tricks batters into challenging those called strikes? Which pitches miss bats the most and by the furthest? Which pitches get pulled, or skied, or beaten into the ground the most? We’re looking for the most extreme pitches in baseball, so now that the 2026 season is over, we’re not leaving any of the path with leaves no step had trodden black. We’re going to spend the week handing out some superlatives. This is part one, and it’s going to be focused mainly on velocity. Read the rest of this entry »

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Despair! Another baseball season is in the books, which means many months of inactivity before the games matter again. But rejoice! Because as we do every year, FanGraphs is releasing our ranking of the top 50 free agents available this winter. In the past, Dave Cameron, Kiley McDaniel, and Craig Edwards helmed this exercise; this is my sixth year in the driver’s seat. As usual, my real superpower here was collaboration; the entire FanGraphs staff contributed at every step in the process.

Below, I’ve provided contract estimates and rankings of the offseason’s top free agents, along with market-focused commentary for the top 25 players. A collection of FanGraphs writers – Davy Andrews (DA), Michael Baumann (MB), Brendan Gawlowski (BG), Jay Jaffe (JJ), David Laurila (DL), Eric Longenhagen (EL), Matt Martell (MM), Kiri Oler (KO), Matthew Roberson (MR), and Dan Szymborski (DS) – have supplied player-focused breakdowns for the entire top 50, designed to provide some context for each player at this point in their career. The two blurbs might overlap in places – player-focused breakdowns inevitably involve the market, and market-focused breakdowns inevitably involve the player – but combined, they’re designed give a fuller picture of how each player’s free agency might go and how the seasons to come might unfold. Huge thanks go to Meg Rowley for acting as a sounding board throughout the process, Eric and Brendan for their extensive contributions to my evaluation of the international players, Jason Martinez and Jon Becker for their market expertise, Dan for his early help providing projections, and Sean Dolinar for his technical assistance.

The players are ranked in the order in which I prefer them. That’s often the same as ranking them in the order of the value of the contracts I’m projecting, but not always. In some cases, I prefer a player I expect will get less money over one who stands to make more. I’ll generally make note of that in the accompanying commentary, but just to reiterate, this list isn’t exclusively sorted by descending guaranteed dollars. Read the rest of this entry »

Direct links to application (please see job details below):

Senior or Lead Analyst (Forecasting)

Senior or Lead Analyst (Forecasting)

About Us
The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is embracing the climb, committed to building a championship-caliber organization on the field, in the clubhouse, and throughout our business operations. Playing at altitude presents unique competitive challenges and opportunities, and we embrace innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to support elite performance.

Rooted in the traditions of America’s pastime, we operate with integrity, service, quality, and trust while striving to create an exceptional experience for our players, staff, and fans.

Our Baseball Analytics group partners with coaches, scouts, player development staff, medical and performance staff, and front office decision-makers to ask better questions, build better tools, and turn evidence into action.

Position Summary
The Colorado Rockies are seeking a senior-level analyst to join Baseball Analytics with a focus on developing and deploying predictive models and forecasts. The right candidate will combine technical rigor, baseball curiosity, and clear communication to help the organization make better decisions.

This posting may be filled at either the Senior Analyst or Lead Analyst level depending on the selected candidate’s experience, demonstrated ownership, and expected scope of responsibility.

The person in this role will help turn baseball questions into rigorous analysis, deployed predictive models, durable forecasting tools, and clear recommendations for Baseball Operations staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ready to Lead – Senior or Lead Analyst

• Building, testing, documenting, and deploying predictive models and forecasts with a high degree of autonomy in determining model type, specification, and output.
• Communicating findings, uncertainty, and practical implications to Baseball Analytics colleagues and front office decisionmakers.
• Working with the team to identify forecasting questions worth testing and to turn successful analyses into work that can be repeated or handed off.

Ready to Contribute

• Contributing to a department-wide set of technical standards and project philosophy.
• Evaluating new research, data sources, technologies, and analytical methods for potential use in Baseball Operations.
• Collaborating with Baseball Systems, scouting, and player development groups to meet operational needs related to Baseball Analytics.

Ready to Learn

• Translating strong individual projects into repeatable systems, organizational best practices, and operational infrastructure.
• Learning the Rockies’ existing data, models, systems, and baseball workflows, with hands-on guidance during onboarding.
• Learning how to leverage predictive models in additional Baseball Operations workflows.
• Balancing immediate decision support with longer-term research and infrastructure investments.

Additional Scope for a Lead Analyst

• Helping coordinate forecasting research across the team, including organizing research discussions, reviewing others’ code, and advancing technical practices.
• Mentoring junior staff in Baseball Analytics, especially on projects related to predictive modeling and forecasting.
• Taking independent ownership of broader forecasting work after becoming familiar with the Rockies’ data, systems, and priorities.

What We Value

• Reproducible work and honest communication, because we want team players who are committed to doing right by collaborators over being right.
• Respect for empirical baseball expertise from practitioners such as coaches, scouts, players, and staff across the organization.
• Curiosity about the unique challenges and opportunities of competing at altitude.
• Continuous improvement in technical and professional skills.

Job Qualifications
Candidates should generally have at least 4 years of relevant experience, with 6 or more years expected for consideration at Lead Analyst. Advanced degrees such as a research-based master’s degree or PhD may count for up to 2 years when the topic is closely related to the role.

• Experience owning complex analytical projects from scoping through delivery.
• Evidence that analytical work has informed a decision or improved a workflow, with clear baseball-relevant or operational impact.
• Strong technical judgment in model development, validation, reproducibility, and communication.
• Ability to communicate priorities, uncertainty, and tradeoffs with credibility across highly technical to nontechnical audiences.
• Experience developing, validating, and deploying predictive models or forecasts in applied decision-making environments.
• Strong practical ability with R or Python, SQL, reproducible workflows, and model evaluation.

For consideration at the Lead Analyst level, we would also look for evidence of:

• Leading applied analytical work across projects or stakeholders.
• Shaping project direction, reviewing others’ work, and mentoring analysts.
• Coordinating people and work to move research forward.

Work Schedule & Location

• This position is based onsite at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
• Work is performed in a combination of office settings, indoor training facilities, laboratory/performance environments, and outdoor baseball environments.
• Occasional travel to Spring Training in Scottsdale, minor league affiliate locations, training complexes, and other organizational sites may be required.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while analyzing data and using computer systems.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via electronic communication.
• Ability to move throughout office spaces, clubhouses, dugouts, batting cages, bullpens, and performance labs.
• Ability to observe and interpret visual information, including data visualizations, video analysis, and live on-field activity.
• May occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds (e.g., portable technology equipment, training devices).
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including indoor facilities and outdoor weather conditions typical of baseball operations.

Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary Range: Senior Analyst: $110,000–$140,000; Lead Analyst: $130,000–$150,000. This position may be filled at either level based on the selected candidate’s experience and the scope of responsibility they will assume. This is a regular-status, full-time, exempt position.

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills, and any other factors the Colorado Rockies consider relevant to the hiring decision for this position.

In addition to the base salary, the Club believes in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include but are not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, generous vacation and holiday program, employee parking, employer-provided game tickets to home games, onsite fitness classes and experiences, employee discounts on merchandise, and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents, which may be modified or amended at any given time.

Application Process

• Candidates should submit Resume
• A one-page cover note addressing the prompts below (no need for a formal cover letter; brevity and candor are highly valued)
• Optional portfolio, GitHub, writing sample, or project example (optional but highly suggested for candidates who do not have professional experience in MLB)

Please use your application materials to help us understand the following:

• What forecasting or modeling work could you take ownership of now, and what would you want to learn after joining?
• Briefly describe one analytical project: the question, your contribution, how you communicated the result, and whether it affected a decision or workflow.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by November 6, 2026. The posting may be removed or extended at any time.

The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by December 1, 2026

A note for Colorado Rockies employees: Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW

If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

The Colorado Rockies participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

To Apply
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Colorado Rockies.

Direct links to applications (please see job details below):

Affiliate Technology & Data Fellow (Albuquerque NM, Hartford CT, or Scottsdale, AZ)

Affiliate Technology & Data Fellow (Albuquerque NM, Hartford CT, or Scottsdale, AZ)

About Us
The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is embracing the climb, committed to building a championship-caliber organization on the field, in the clubhouse, and throughout our business operations. Playing at altitude presents unique competitive challenges and opportunities, and we embrace innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to support elite performance. Rooted in the traditions of America’s pastime, we operate with integrity, service, quality, and trust while striving to create an exceptional experience for our players, staff, and fans.

Position Summary
The Affiliate Technology & Data Fellow supports Baseball Operations and the minor league coaching staff by coordinating day-to-day video and technology operations at an assigned affiliate. Approximately 75% of the role focuses on video capture, technology operations, and maintaining accurate, reliable video and data. The remaining responsibilities vary based on the fellow’s skills and may include analysis, scouting reports, research, model development, or on-field coaching support. This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with coaches, players, and Baseball Operations staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day video and technology operations for the assigned affiliate, supporting the coaching staff, players, and Player Development department.
• Capture, tag, and upload video for the assigned affiliate using BATS software for all games throughout the season, and collect video and data from bullpens, batting practice, and defensive work.
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot video and baseball technology equipment to support games, practices, and player development activities.
• Review captured video and collected data for accuracy, completeness, and timely availability, addressing or escalating issues as needed.
• Organize the use of other baseball technology (Trackman, Hawkeye, Edgertronic, Blast Motion, PitchBase, TruMedia, etc.) and share information as needed.
• Contribute to analysis of video, tracking, and performance data to produce reports for coaches, players, and other non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with coaches and analysts to prepare advance scouting materials for each series.
• Work with coaches and coordinators to create in-house instructional videos for demonstration, teaching, and development.

Additional Responsibilities
Depending on the fellow’s skills, career interests, and team needs:

• Support analytical projects, baseball research, model development, or scouting reports in collaboration with Research & Development, Baseball Technology, and coaching staff.
• Assist coaches with on-field drills, bullpens, and batting cage sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the front office.

Job Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of baseball rules, scoring, and statistics
• Passion for the game of baseball.
• Extremely motivated, with a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills, with the desire to learn and grow.
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members of the Club’s on-field staff and players.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance, while presenting a professional image and demeanor.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities while maintaining focus and accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in professional sports preferred.
• Experience working with baseball video, technology, and data preferred.
• Experience with data analysis, statistics, and data visualization (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Excel, Tableau) preferred.

Training & Development

• Fellows receive training in the video and technology systems, equipment, and workflows required for their daily responsibilities.
• Mentorship and project opportunities are tailored to the fellow’s skills and career interests, in alignment with team needs.

Work Schedule & Location

• This is a fellowship position, with specific hours and days to be determined based on the needs of the minor league team and the baseball season.
• The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Location: Albuquerque NM, Hartford CT, or Scottsdale AZ.
• Travel with the assigned minor league team throughout the season is required.

Physical Job Requirements

• Most of the work involves being outside, standing, and handling equipment. Approximately 70% of the time will be spent standing and performing tasks related to equipment handling.
• About 30% of the work involves sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent typing and use of a mouse or other input devices are necessary. Good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills are essential.
• The role requires the ability to review and interpret detailed data and visualizations, necessitating good visual acuity and the ability to work with screens for extended periods.
• Regular communication via email, video calls, and in-person meetings. Clear verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: at the rate of $60,000 per year. The role is expected to earn approximately $45,00 for the duration of the assignment through Sept or mid-Oct 2027.
• This role may come with a housing stipend for non-local candidates.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more, subject to plan eligibility and applicable policies.

Application Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by November 16, 2026. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the posting may be removed or extended at any time.
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by December 1, 2026.
• A note for Colorado Rockies employees:
  • Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
  • If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

The Colorado Rockies participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States

To Apply
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Colorado Rockies.

Matthew Wood watched the World Series from afar, and he did so with a close eye on former teammates. Currently competing in the Arizona Fall League, the 25-year-old Milwaukee Brewers prospect caught a pair of the championship club’s starters when they were still down on the farm. I asked him about those experiences — both the observing and the receiving — prior to Milwaukee’s Game 5 clincher.

“It’s been really cool,” said Wood, who is suiting up for the Scottsdale Scorpions. “It’s been especially cool to see guys that I’ve played with in the World Series. Some of our game times are conflicting, but I’ve been going back to watch the ones I missed, checking in on the guys. What they’re doing is unbelievable. I’m excited for everyone involved.”

Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson are two of those players. What was it like for Wood to work with them as they climbed the proverbial ladder?

“Catching them in the minor leagues, you kind of know that they’re going to be stars,” he told me. “And they are. To see where their journeys have taken them is really cool. I’m really happy for them. They deserve all the success they’re having.”

Misiorowski’s success has been most notable. Not only is the flamethrower likely to capture the NL Cy Young Award in his first full MLB season; he won both of his World Series starts — including the one that gave the franchise its first-ever title.

“He’s incredible,” stated the erstwhile Penn State Nittany Lion, whom the Brewers selected in the fourth round of the 2022 draft. “With his velocity and extension [both of which ranked in the 100th percentile this season] the ball just gets on you so quickly. What he does is basically a one-of-one thing.”

There aren’t any Misiorowskis in Milwaukee’s well-regarded pipeline, but there are some promising arms. Wood was behind the dish for some of them at Double-A Biloxi this past summer. Read the rest of this entry »

The end of the World Series is the best time of year for baseball writing, when some of the greatest scribes working tell the story of the championship team’s triumph with a literary flourish worthy of the feat they are covering. These are the stories that made me want to become a baseball writer. They are full of rich characters and anecdotes, revealing details that shape our understanding of what we just watched and allow us to feel the thrill of the action all over again. These words live on in our memory just as vividly as the events they describe, and provide a portal for future generations of fans to know what it was like to experience it all as it unfolded. It’s a tribute to these writers that you can read as many of these stories as you want and still get something new out of each of them. I’ve read a handful of them as of Friday afternoon and will probably read twice as many more before I’ve had my fill, and I wanted to share them with you now before we get to this week’s mailbag.

First, of course, we have our own Michael Baumann’s 3,400-word opus on a championship that’s “worth coveting, and worth singing about,” as well as the toll that such an accomplishment takes. Next, we have stories from two of my former colleagues: Stephanie Apstein captured the emotional significance of this championship for both the Brewers and their fans in her story for the Washington Post, and in his Sports Illustrated cover story, Tom Verducci traced the trajectory of the team through the lens of the baseball from the final out, and in so doing, also penned a moving profile of manager Pat Murphy. Over at The Athletic, Andy McCullough laid out how “the Brewers have built a model franchise in a system the stewards of MLB believe tilts against them,” using the looming lockout to contextualize the club’s achievement. And finally, ESPN’s Jeff Passan chronicled how the Brewers’ metaphorical bus “brought together one endlessly loyal group of believers in the stands with another on the field.”

In this week’s mailbag, we’ll be answering your questions on Aaron Ashby’s dominant performance this postseason, how the Tropicana Field mound tastes — yes, tastes — compared to those in an open-air ballpark, and the mechanics of non-player trades. But first, I’d like to remind you that this mailbag is exclusive to FanGraphs Members. If you aren’t yet a Member and would like to keep reading, you can sign up for a Membership here. It’s the best way to both experience the site and support our staff, and it comes with a bunch of other great benefits. Also, if you’d like to ask a question for an upcoming mailbag, send me an email at mailbag@fangraphs.com. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a few more World Series subjects (TV ratings, Kyle Harrison’s non-use, the Brewers’ bullpen performance, an earlier EW discussion of ideal clinching plays, and more), and then (26:00) recap the first season of ABS: how it went, what surprised them, possible improvements, etc. After that (46:26) they talk about baseball scenes in Avengers: Doomsday (with an MCU digression) and You Can See Everything (sans spoilers), and wrap up (1:15:45) by anticipating how active the MLB transaction market will be leading up to the lockout.

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At the outset of the World Series, I noted that the Brewers had reached the Fall Classic for the first time in 44 years despite not getting much length from their starting pitchers. Through the National League Championship Series, Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser and company averaged just under four innings per turn, an average that didn’t clear that low bar until The Miz delivered 5 2/3 shutout innings in Wednesday night’s World Series clincher. Along with the timely hitting of Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, and Cooper Pratt, a major key to Milwaukee’s dominant postseason run was its bullpen. Even in the team’s Game 4 defeat, Aaron Ashby set a postseason record by extending his streak of scoreless innings to 18, and as a group, Brewers relievers delivered one of the best combined showings in postseason history.

I dug into Ashby’s performance last week, noting the way his over-the-top delivery and high velocity combine to create unfamiliar angles and elite vertical movement for his repertoire, giving both lefties and righties fits. The 28-year-old lefty was even more dominant in his three World Series appearances:

That’s a 33.3% strikeout rate and a 5.0% walk rate overall, and a 50.0% strikeout rate (with no walks) against the Rays. Ashby threw 1 2/3 innings in Game 1, coming on in relief of Abner Uribe with one out in the seventh and setting down all five batters he faced. He added another 1 2/3 innings in Game 2, this time relieving Uribe with one out in the eighth. Though he had to work around a leadoff double by Jonny DeLuca to start the ninth (the only baserunner he allowed all series), he closed out the game, becoming the 10th pitcher with at least three saves of longer than three outs in a single Wild Card era postseason — or the 15th, depending upon how many times you want to count Mariano Rivera. Read the rest of this entry »

Direct links to applications (please see job details below):

Affiliate Technology & Data Fellow (Spokane WA, Fresno CA)
Baseball Analytics Fellow

Affiliate Technology & Data Fellow (Spokane WA, Fresno CA)

About Us
The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is embracing the climb, committed to building a championship-caliber organization on the field, in the clubhouse, and throughout our business operations. Playing at altitude presents unique competitive challenges and opportunities, and we embrace innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to support elite performance. Rooted in the traditions of America’s pastime, we operate with integrity, service, quality, and trust while striving to create an exceptional experience for our players, staff, and fans.

Position Summary
The Affiliate Technology & Data Fellow supports Baseball Operations and the minor league coaching staff by coordinating day-to-day video and technology operations at an assigned affiliate. Approximately 75% of the role focuses on video capture, technology operations, and maintaining accurate, reliable video and data. The remaining responsibilities vary based on the fellow’s skills and may include analysis, scouting reports, research, model development, or on-field coaching support. This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with coaches, players, and Baseball Operations staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day video and technology operations for the assigned affiliate, supporting the coaching staff, players, and Player Development department.
• Capture, tag, and upload video for the assigned affiliate using BATS software for all games throughout the season, and collect video and data from bullpens, batting practice, and defensive work.
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot video and baseball technology equipment to support games, practices, and player development activities.
• Review captured video and collected data for accuracy, completeness, and timely availability, addressing or escalating issues as needed.
• Organize the use of other baseball technology (Trackman, Hawkeye, Edgertronic, Blast Motion, PitchBase, TruMedia, etc.) and share information as needed.
• Contribute to analysis of video, tracking, and performance data to produce reports for coaches, players, and other non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with coaches and analysts to prepare advance scouting materials for each series.
• Work with coaches and coordinators to create in-house instructional videos for demonstration, teaching, and development.

Additional Responsibilities
Depending on the fellow’s skills, career interests, and team needs:

• Support analytical projects, baseball research, model development, or scouting reports in collaboration with Research & Development, Baseball Technology, and coaching staff.
• Assist coaches with on-field drills, bullpens, and batting cage sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the front office.

Job Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of baseball rules, scoring, and statistics
• Passion for the game of baseball.
• Extremely motivated, with a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills, with the desire to learn and grow.
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members of the Club’s on-field staff and players.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance, while presenting a professional image and demeanor.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities while maintaining focus and accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in professional sports preferred.
• Experience working with baseball video, technology, and data preferred.
• Experience with data analysis, statistics, and data visualization (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Excel, Tableau) preferred.

Training & Development

• Fellows receive training in the video and technology systems, equipment, and workflows required for their daily responsibilities.
• Mentorship and project opportunities are tailored to the fellow’s skills and career interests, in alignment with team needs.

Work Schedule & Location

• This is a fellowship position, with specific hours and days to be determined based on the needs of the minor league team and the baseball season.
• The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Location: Spokane WA or Fresno CA.
• Travel with the assigned minor league team throughout the season is required.

Physical Job Requirements

• Most of the work involves being outside, standing, and handling equipment. Approximately 70% of the time will be spent standing and performing tasks related to equipment handling.
• About 30% of the work involves sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent typing and use of a mouse or other input devices are necessary. Good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills are essential.
• The role requires the ability to review and interpret detailed data and visualizations, necessitating good visual acuity and the ability to work with screens for extended periods.
• Regular communication via email, video calls, and in-person meetings. Clear verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $17.40 per hour (Fresno); $17.73 per hour (Spokane). The assignment is expected to continue through Sept. or mid-Oct 2027. Total earnings will depend on hours worked, including applicable overtime. This role may come with a housing stipend for non-local candidates.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more, subject to plan eligibility and applicable policies.

Application Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by November 16, 2026. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the posting may be removed or extended at any time.
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by December 1, 2026.
• A note for Colorado Rockies employees:
  • Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
  • If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Colorado Rockies participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States

To Apply
To apply, please follow this link.

Baseball Analytics Fellow

POSITION TITLE: Baseball Analytics Fellow
LOCATION: Denver, CO (Coors Field)
DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations
REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Research
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt / Temporary assignment

ABOUT US
The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is embracing the climb, committed to building a championship-caliber organization on the field, in the clubhouse, and throughout our business operations. Playing at altitude presents unique competitive challenges and opportunities, and we embrace innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to support elite performance. Rooted in the traditions of America’s pastime, we operate with integrity, service, quality, and trust while striving to create an exceptional experience for our players, staff, and fans.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Baseball Analytics Fellow will support Baseball Operations and Research & Development by preparing, analyzing, and communicating data-driven insights that inform game strategy, player evaluation, scouting, player development, and advance preparation. This role is designed for an early-career analyst with strong technical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to apply quantitative methods to meaningful baseball questions.

In this role, you will work with analysts, coaches, scouts, and Baseball Operations leadership to develop reports, visualizations, models, and research outputs that are clear, timely, and actionable. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, communicates frequently, manages up effectively, and is comfortable supporting fluctuating baseball-season workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advance Preparation & Game Strategy

• Assist in the preparation, quality review, and distribution of advance scouting reports for upcoming opponents.
• Monitor daily lineups, roster moves, transactions, and other league information to support game planning and analysis.
• Conduct ad hoc research to support end-game strategy development, including ABS-related questions and comparisons between players, teams, or game situations.
• Coordinate and deliver advanced reports to Major League staff in a timely, usable format.

Research, Modeling & Data Preparation

• Assist analysts with data preparation, validation, cleaning, and quality checks for modeling and reporting workflows.
• Support predictive modeling projects by preparing datasets, engineering features, checking assumptions, and validating outputs.
• Conduct research related to player development, scouting, player personnel, league trends, and other Baseball Operations priorities.
• Support R&D staff with highly technical analysis, model development, and exploratory research based on departmental needs and the Fellow’s skills and interests.

Reporting, Visualization & Communication

• Develop visualizations, dashboards, lightweight tools, and other mechanisms for disseminating analytical results across Baseball Operations.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide written summaries, presentations, and recommendations that clearly describe methodology, assumptions, limitations, and practical implications.
• Help maintain and QA internal datasets, reports, and recurring workflows to ensure accuracy and consistency across sources.

Operational Support

• Provide operational support across Baseball Operations and R&D, including recurring reporting, special projects, and time-sensitive requests.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and small-to-medium projects, driving them forward with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, scouts, coaches, and front office personnel to understand needs and deliver practical solutions.
• Contribute to a positive, curious, and collaborative Baseball Operations environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, quantitative, or otherwise relevant field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Proficiency with SQL and at least one statistical programming language, such as R or Python.
• Experience preparing, cleaning, validating, and analyzing large or complex datasets.
• Foundational understanding of statistics, modeling, data visualization, and research design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain analytical work to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, communicate frequently, and proactively surface questions or risks.
• Passion for baseball and curiosity about using data to support player evaluation, player development, scouting, and in-game decision-making.

Preferred

• Degree or coursework in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, engineering, economics, operations research, physics, or a related technical field.
• Experience with AWS or another cloud environment.
• Experience using Git or similar version control workflows.
• Experience developing web applications, dashboards, or interactive tools, including R Shiny, Python-based web apps, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with machine learning, predictive modeling, simulation, computer vision, or player-tracking data.
• Prior experience using AI tools to support software development, application building, analysis, or workflow automation; experience with Claude or similar tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with public baseball research, baseball datasets, player evaluation concepts, scouting processes, or advanced scouting workflows.

SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

• This role follows the rhythm of the baseball season and requires flexibility based on game schedules, reporting cycles, and Baseball Operation’s needs.
• Workload and schedule may fluctuate throughout the season based on game schedules, trade deadlines, draft preparation, player evaluation cycles, and other departmental priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sedentary work: regularly required to remain in a stationary position, use a computer, communicate via phone/video/email, and review information on screens for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to move within an office or ballpark environment and attend meetings or events in person.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: at the rate of $60,000 per year. The role is expected to earn approximately $50,000 for the duration of the January 1-October 31 assignment.
• This role may come with a housing stipend for non-local candidates.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more, subject to plan eligibility and applicable policies.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by November 16, 2026. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the posting may be removed or extended at any time.
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by December 1, 2026.
• A note for Colorado Rockies employees:
  • Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
  • If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Colorado Rockies participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States

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