Synergy Sports Cape Cod Video Scout

Company Description
We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description
ABOUT US:
Synergy Sports is seeking motivated candidates to work as Video Scouts for the 2026 Cape Cod Baseball League season – the premier collegiate summer wood-bat league in the United States. Synergy Sports provides world-class video scouting for baseball globally at all professional and amateur levels. We are the exclusive video provider of the CCBL to Major League clubs.

Cape Cod Video Scouts will capture live multi-angle video footage from every game of the CCBL season and upload video/data to the Synergy platform for client use. Video Scouts may also be asked to track rosters and perform various data audit projects throughout the summer. The Video Scout position is in conjunction with Blast Motion, where you will also be responsible for the distribution of Blast sensors to each player pre-game and collection/upload of Blast swing data. Many past Synergy Video Scouts have moved on to roles with Major League and Collegiate baseball organizations. The position will run from early June to mid-August and will include hourly compensation.

We are also hiring Regional Video Scouts to fulfill similar responsibilities for various showcases and tournaments throughout the summer of 2026. We are looking for Video Scouts in the Southeast (GA, FL, AL, NC), Southwest (CA, AZ, TX), Midwest (IN, IL, KC), and Northeast (NY, MA, PA).

THE CHALLENGE:

• Manage game day video and technology equipment for data capture.
• Manage distribution and collection of Blast Motion sensors.
• Serve as Synergy liaison on-site for Cape Cod teams and pro scouts.
• Track and update rosters and player information.
• Verify data accuracy and video quality.
• Provide daily updates to staff and content partners.

ABOUT YOU:

• Knowledge of and strong interest in baseball operations, amateur scouting, or
• player development.
• Proficiency with computers (Windows, Mac).
• Experience with video equipment, including cameras, SD cards, tripods, and
• clamps is preferred.
• Experience in College Baseball, Softball, or Minor League Baseball is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and housing on the Cape.

Payment: $15 per hour. Daily wage earned is dependent on number of games worked.

Additional Information
Sportradar intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. Base pay is just one component of the Total Rewards that Sportradar provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Sportradar offers best-in-class benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, performance bonus program, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. Please consult with your recruiter to learn more as all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!

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Data Engineer
Application Developer

Data Engineer

Summary of Responsibilities The role of the Data Engineer will be to maintain and further develop the modern, scalable, baseball data pipeline for the St. Louis Cardinals. This person will collaborate with the Baseball Systems group to ensure high quality data is available to scouts, coaches, players, and other baseball decision-makers. This person should be detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with others, communicate effectively, both verbally and written, have a growth mindset, and love the game of baseball.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Build and support components of our data pipeline that ingests raw baseball data and outputs baseball data ready for review and analytics modeling by Baseball Operations
• Continuously extend our data pipeline to ingest additional data sources and handle increasingly dense datasets
• Continuously improve our data pipeline by reducing latency, reducing cost, and reducing errors
• Communicate effectively with Baseball Operations staff to ensure we are anticipating and supporting their data needs
• Rigorously test our data pipeline to improve its quality and maintainability over time

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
• Experience identifying, triaging, and resolving data issues
• Interest in modern data system architectures, design patterns, and best practices
• Ability to apply creative solutions to challenging technical tasks
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with more than one modern programming languages
• Familiarity with data-related concepts such as data pipelines, databases, SQL, JSON, and REST APIs

Education and Experience Preferred

• Professional experience in a software engineering, data reliability, and/or a quality assurance environment
• Proficiency with Python or Go (or proficiency with multiple languages and a desire to learn Python or Go)
• Proficiency with DevOps tools including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration-as-code
• Proficiency with Cloud computing, Kubernetes, and/or container-based or serverless application deployment

To Apply
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Application Developer

Summary of Responsibilities
The role of the Application Developer will be to design, develop, and maintain baseball-related applications for the St. Louis Cardinals. This person will collaborate with fellow developers, analysts, systems engineers, and Baseball Operations staff to ensure that high quality data, analytics, and visualizations are accessible in a timely fashion to front office members, scouts, coaches, trainers, and players. This person should be detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with others, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and have a strong interest in the game of baseball. This individual will be expected to work on projects independently, participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards, assist in troubleshooting and debugging efforts, and stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in application development.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Build and support new applications used Baseball Operations staff to engage with player information, performance, and projections used to guide baseball decisions.
• Create and maintain intuitive interfaces for scouts, coaches, and players to enter and view pertinent information, enhance their day-to-day workflow, and visualize complex data effectively.
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies and work to incorporate cutting-edge tools into new and existing applications.
• Communicate effectively with Baseball Operations staff to improve training, generate feedback, and build relationships with users from differing backgrounds.
• Rigorously test and make appropriate fixes and adjustments to applications developed by yourself and other team members.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of web development through work experience, internships, co-op programs, or personal projects.
• Experience with web development frameworks and libraries, such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience interfacing with relational databases.
• Design and development of user interfaces with backend services.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and eager to integrate them into daily workflows to enhance productivity and code quality.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Experience developing backend services with Go (Golang).
• Interest in building reusable UI components.
• Proficiency in designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI).
• Interest in creating data visualizations using frameworks such as d3.js, Three.js, and GSAP.
• Experience with Javascript/Typescript testing methodologies and tools.
• General knowledge of current MLB analytics, news, markets, trends, etc.

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

Director of Baseball Systems
Principal Analyst, Baseball Research and Development
Director of Baseball Data Science

Director of Baseball Systems

About the Colorado Rockies
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 Director of Baseball Systems leads the strategy, architecture, and evolution of the technical foundation that powers Baseball Operations decision-making. This role owns the design, governance, and operation of the club’s data platforms, internal applications, and underlying architecture.
This is a transformational leadership role responsible for modernizing and unifying baseball data systems, establishing production-grade data pipelines, and building a durable, AI-ready architecture that enables automation, advanced analytics, and the integration of future capabilities to support long-term competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Strategy & Architecture

• Define and execute the long-term vision for baseball data platforms and internal systems.
• Oversee phased re-architecture and modernization of data warehouse and pipeline components where appropriate.
• Establish scalable, secure, and sustainable data models that unify player, performance, scouting, and operational data.
• Guide cloud platform strategy, including warehouse and compute decisions, based on scalability, integration, and long-term flexibility.
• Design platform foundations that enable scalable experimentation, automation, and advanced analytical workflows as capabilities evove.
• Implement modern data engineering standards, including orchestration, transformation, observability, and infrastructure practices that support long-term platform health.
• Maintain a clear, multi-year roadmap aligned to competitive and operational goals.

Data Platform & Engineering Leadership

• Ensure data pipelines are production-grade, reliable, and optimized for performance and cost.
• Establish governance, lineage, monitoring, and deployment standards across environments.
• Partner with Baseball Data Science and Research & Development teams to ensure infrastructure supports modeling and applied analytics needs.
• Lead development and evolution of internal baseball applications and portals.
• Reduce manual workflows by enabling integrated access to unified baseball information.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop Data Architects, Data Engineers, and Application Engineers.
• Serve as the bridge between technical teams and Baseball Operations stakeholders.
• Guide cloud modernization efforts with minimal operational disruption.
• Foster a disciplined, forward-thinking engineering culture focused on long-term platform health.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience designing and operating production data platforms and complex technical systems.
• Deep experience architecting cloud-based data environments (AWS, GCP, or similar) with the ability to evaluate platform tradeoffs objectively.
• Experience leading cloud modernization, migration, or multi-cloud architecture initiatives (e.g., AWS,GCP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of distributed data systems and large-scale data warehousing, including architecture supporting high-volume, multi-source datasets such as spatiotemporal tracking and event-based data.
• Experience building and maintaining production data pipelines and modern ELT/ETL frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-native tooling and best practices, including orchestration, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and environment management.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and owning systems in live production environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional sports or complex, data-rich operational environments.
• Experience leading data warehouse rebuilds or platform transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with modern automation and AI-enabled data architectures, including infrastructure that supports experimentation, model deployment, and operational use of advanced analytics.
• Experience integrating multiple vendors, tracking systems, or external data sources into unified platforms.

Work Schedule
This role requires flexibility consistent with the demands of Major League Baseball, including extended hours, travel, and non-traditional schedules throughout the season.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, stadium, training, and travel environments.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in individual and group settings.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $180,000 – 225,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This full-time position is eligible for the Club’s comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, game tickets, employee discounts, and additional benefits in accordance with plan eligibility.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by March 13th, 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 April 3, 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.

To Apply
To apply, please follow this link.

Principal Analyst, Baseball Research and Development

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 Principal Analyst is a senior applied leader within the Baseball Insights Department, reporting to the Director of Research & Development. This role serves as the primary analytics partner for Hitting Development and is responsible for translating data science models, biomechanical inputs, and technology outputs into actionable insights that drive offensive performance.
This position bridges Data Science, Research & Development, Performance Science, and field staff to ensure analytical tools are technically sound, practically applied, and meaningfully embedded within baseball environments. While hitting development is the primary focus, this role also contributes to broader analytical direction and applied workflow design across Baseball Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Hitting Development & Performance Integration

• Serve as the lead analytics partner for Hitting Development across Major League and Player Development environments.
• Integrate bat tracking, ball tracking, pitch metrics, biomechanical data, motion capture, and force plate data to identify performance gains in swing mechanics and offensive production.
• Partner with Performance Science and hitting coaches to translate analytical and biomechanical findings into clear, actionable adjustments.
• Identify performance trends, skill gaps, and developmental opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Advance the organization’s applied understanding of hitting performance and add offensive value.

Model Development & Applied Analytics

• Contribute to the development of descriptive and predictive models related to hitting performance.
• Partner with Baseball Data Science to refine, validate, and strengthen models over time.
• Incorporate coaching insight and baseball domain expertise into model application.
• Design tools, reports, and workflows that maximize clarity, usability, and on-field adoption.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a connector between Data Science, R&D, Performance Science, Player Development, and Major League staff.
• Communicate model assumptions, outputs, and limitations clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Incorporate applied feedback to continuously improve analytical tools and processes.
• Support alignment between analytics outputs and organizational philosophy.

Leadership & Culture

• Mentor applied analysts as the department grows.
• Help establish applied analytics standards and best practices.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance Baseball Insights culture.
• Support documentation and knowledge-sharing processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in applied analytics, sports performance analysis, biomechanics, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience integrating multiple performance data streams (e.g., bat tracking, motion capture, force plates, pitch/ball tracking).
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience contributing to or developing performance models.
• Ability to translate complex quantitative and biomechanical outputs into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of baseball hitting mechanics and offensive performance concepts.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a quantitative or biomechanics-related field.
• Experience in professional or elite-level baseball environments.
• Experience integrating biomechanical data into applied development settings.
• Background in model validation, experimental design, or applied research methodology.
• Experience mentoring analysts or shaping analytics workflows.

Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a combination of office settings, indoor training facilities, laboratory/performance environments, and outdoor baseball environments.
• Regular presence at Major League and Player Development facilities is required.
• Occasional travel to affiliate locations, training complexes, and other organizational sites may be required.
• Work may include evenings, weekends, and extended hours during the baseball season.

Physical 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: $130,000 to $170,000

• This full-time position is eligible for the Club’s benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, game tickets, employee discounts, and other benefits according to plan eligibility.

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by March 13th, 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 April 3, 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.

To Apply
To apply, please follow this link.

Director of Baseball Data Science

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 Director of Baseball Data Science leads the Data Science function within the Baseball Insights group and sets the strategic and technical direction for modeling across Player Personnel, Player Development, Health & Performance, and Major League strategy.

This role defines how descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models are built, validated, and applied to measure player performance, skill, and value. As the technical leader of the team, the Director establishes standards for analytical rigor, modeling quality, and methodological excellence, ensuring clarity around what the data indicates and where uncertainty remains.

The Director will build and execute a multi-year roadmap to advance data science capabilities, grow team expertise, and sequence investments in models, tools, and AI to support long-term competitive success. While providing strategic leadership, this role remains hands-on in model development and research, particularly as capabilities scale.

Key Responsibilities

Modeling & Research Leadership

• Establish and maintain consistent definitions for core performance metrics across the organization.
• Set the modeling philosophy and technical standards for Baseball Data Science.
• Lead the design, validation, documentation, and continuous improvement of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models.
• Develop models that measure and explain player performance, skill development, health, and strategic outcomes.
• Serve as the senior technical reviewer for core models and analytical methodologies.
• Contribute directly to high-impact modeling initiatives.

Strategy & Decision Support

• Establish research priorities aligned with organizational and competitive objectives.
• Guide the progression from foundational descriptive insights to advanced predictive and prescriptive capabilities.
• Partner with Baseball Operations leadership to translate analytical findings into actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain a clear multi-year roadmap for advancing data science capabilities.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Research & Development, Baseball Systems, and Baseball Operations to ensure models are understood, trusted, and effectively applied.
• Provide guidance on model assumptions, interpretation, and limitations.
• Partner on data infrastructure needs to support scalable and reliable modeling environments.
• Incorporate applied feedback to continuously refine models and analytical frameworks.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Scientists.
• Build a high-performance culture grounded in rigor, collaboration, and innovation.
• Assess skill gaps and implement development plans to deepen technical and baseball domain expertise.
• Recruit top analytical talent and help position the organization as a leader in baseball analytics.
• Champion responsible and practical applications of AI to accelerate analysis, modeling, and decision support.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the Baseball Data Science team, including Data Scientists responsible for model development and advanced statistical research.
• Partner cross-functionally while maintaining clear role definition between Data Scientists and applied analyst functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in baseball analytics, sports analytics, or data science, including leadership responsibility.
• Deep understanding of baseball decision-making across player evaluation, development, and game strategy.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience building, evaluating, and deploying analytical models in applied environments.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools or methods within research or modeling workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative discipline.
• Leadership experience within professional baseball or elite sports.
• Track record of building models that materially influenced organizational decisions.

Work Environment
This role requires flexibility consistent with a Major League Baseball environment, including extended hours, travel, and non-traditional schedules throughout Spring Training, the regular season, postseason, and off-season planning cycles.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced professional baseball environment, including offices, clubhouses, training facilities, stadiums, and travel settings.
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel by car and plane, including multi-day trips.
• Ability to communicate effectively in individual and group settings.

Compensation & Benefits
Suggested Annual Salary Range: $160,000 – $200,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This full-time position is eligible for the Club’s comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, game tickets, employee discounts, and other benefits according to plan eligibility.

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by March 13th, 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 April 3, 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.

To Apply
To apply, please follow this link.

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

Senior Software Engineer (Baseball Systems)

Overview
The Senior Software Engineer (Baseball Systems) will collaborate with the Systems team to build features for our stakeholders. This position requires strong software development skills and experience, as well as a demonstrated ability for independent thought and the willingness to work within a team framework.

Core duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver highly dependable, easy to use software while being part of a fast-moving team.
• Create and maintain features that deliver information to stakeholders while collaborating with Data Engineering, Tech Operations, and Research & Development.
• Propose visualizations or interfaces that communicate the intended information to a broad audience throughout baseball operations.
• Work with advanced baseball concepts, particularly statistics relevant to player evaluation techniques

The ideal candidate will have experience across the full web stack. They will have a bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field from four-year college or university; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Hands-on experience in baseball (team, league, or related organization) strongly preferred. Experience utilizing Large Language Models (LLM).

Our Team
Baseball Systems is the software backbone of Baseball Operations. We provide data and decision-making tools for analysts, coaches, and front office personnel to help win a World Series. Our department consists of a team of data engineers and a team of software engineers who work across all different aspects of Baseball Operations providing support and tools relevant to each group. We work directly with stakeholders in every department of Baseball Operations to ensure every project we work on drives value to the organization and helps us win more games on the field. We help drive technical innovation to find new ways to solve baseball problems.

Our Pitch
You come here to make a difference. We are a purpose-led organization, focused on building an inclusive and engaging culture that fosters excellence, collaboration, and ingenuity. We strive to be a model employer and cultivator of talent, empowering our teams to drive innovation through the inclusion of diverse thoughts, ideas, and perspectives. We operate at the highest standard of excellence, investing in the development of our staff across all levels and embracing differences through a culture of respect and understanding.

We are proud to offer a highly competitive perks and benefits package including:

• Exceptional health and dental rates, and fully covered vision package
• 401(K) match and an additional annual contribution from the Club
• Unlimited vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Collaborative recognition program and incentives
• Leadership development programming
• Online educational platform for personal and professional development
• Business Resource Groups
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Inclusive training and leadership development opportunities aligned with Club values
• Brewers Home Game tickets, promotional giveaways and other discounts!

For more information about our Crew, other benefits and insight into our Club culture please visit our Careers Page.

To Apply
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The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Analyst-Research and Development

Job Summary:
The Kansas City Royals Baseball Club is seeking a highly motivated and creative analyst to join the Research & Development department. Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development, the analyst will be involved in several stages of the data lifecycle process to meet the needs of the organization. The successful applicant will leverage baseball data to provide a competitive edge and innovative solutions for the Kansas City Royals. Ideally, this role will be location in our Kansas City, MO office.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform advanced statistical analysis on baseball data to aid in the organization’s decision making
• Collaborate with other analysts and Baseball Operations personnel to provide support at all levels of the organization
• Design and create reports, charts, tables, graphics, and other tools to deliver information to coaches, scouts, and players
• Work to create, advance, and or maintain machine learning models
• Provide data driven insights on player rankings, player development plans, and player acquisitions as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building predictive models to generate actionable insights from large data sets
• Understanding of player and ball tracking data (Hawkeye, Trackman, Statcast, etc.)
• Record of published baseball research and/or portfolio of technical projects in any domain
• Familiarity with the landscape of Major League Baseball and its teams, players, and affiliates
• Post-graduate degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative field

Education and Experience Required:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative field
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets to extract significant insights • High proficiency with R and/or Python (SQL and HTML are a plus)
• Interpersonal and communication skills to seamlessly interact with front office, analysts, coaches, scouts, players, and other Baseball Operations personnel
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours during the baseball season

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 15 pounds
• Must be able to work in a seated position for majority of workday
• Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role is a Full-Time, Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. This role is expected to have a standard 40-hour work week.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at humanresources@royals.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply
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Full-Stack Software Engineer (Remote)

Department: Baseball Systems
Reports To: Director, Baseball Systems
Job Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Overview:
Building upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field, but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.

The New York Yankees organization is accepting applications for an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer in their Baseball Operations department. Candidate should have 5+ years of full-stack development experience building front-end data-driven web applications using REST services and JavaScript MV frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Candidates should possess not only the technical skill, but the design sensibilities needed to create a compelling and efficient user experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of web-based tools and applications utilizing data, video, and visualizations for baseball operational personnel, including front office staff, scouts, coaches and ultimately players.
• Write clean, concise, testable code in a variety of languages (primarily JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, C#, SQL) utilizing best practices in software engineering.  
• Perform code reviews and collaborate with other developers (both junior and senior) as well as Data Engineers to deliver best-in-class software solutions. 
• Utilize AI and code-assistance tooling where advantageous but recognize where these tools are detrimental and that all code submitted is your work product. 
• Interface with all departments within Baseball Operations (scouting, player development, coaching, analytics) to build tools and reporting capabilities to meet their needs.  
• Work with major and minor league pitching, hitting and player tracking datasets, college and other amateur data, international baseball data, and many other baseball data sources.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Computer Science or related field.
• MUST have 5+ years of experience with data-driven web application development using all the following:
  • JavaScript MV frameworks (React/Angular/Vue.js/etc.), with React preferred.

1. Front-End CSS frameworks (Bootstrap/Material/Foundation/etc.)
2. Consuming and writing REST API services in platforms like Node.JS, .NET, Flask, etc. 
3. ORM data access frameworks, like Hibernate, Entity Framework, SQLAlchemy, etc.
4. Relational databases, particularly Microsoft SQL Server

• Demonstrated ability to develop clean and concise UI/UX web applications with attention to detail and a compelling data visualization experience. 
• Proficient in SQL data structures, query writing, CRUD operations, and various database design principles.
• Familiarity with various IDEs (Visual Studio, VS Code, Cursor, etc) and how to leverage them to develop code efficiently. 
• Thorough understanding of Git operations, as well as general CI/CD best practices and DevOps tooling. 
• Knowledge of Cloud Platform services (in particular AWS and Azure), with a general understanding of how to leverage these services. 
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (requirements definition, design, development, testing, implementation, verification), Agile, and industry best practices.   
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills – must be able to break down a complex task and put together an execution strategy with minimal guidance. 
• Familiarity with typical baseball data, basic and advanced metrics, tracking system (Trackman, Hawkeye, Statcast, etc.) data structures a plus.

The salary range for the position is $125,000-$145,000. This includes a comprehensive benefits package.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

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Director, Baseball Systems

Who We Are
Arizona is the culmination of new people, cultures, businesses, and sports. For people and businesses, settling into a new environment takes time and effort, let alone sports teams. It can take years, sometimes decades, for fans to get behind a new sports franchise. The Diamondbacks took on this task when we were born into the National League in 1998. However, we were quick to captivate the love and attention of Arizonan’s everywhere. As the quickest expansion team in MLB history to capture the sports highest honor, the World Series, we also captured the memories and love of many fans in an incredibly emotional 2001 championship. These types of memories are what we strive to reproduce each season on the field, and in any other association of our brand. Being a part of our fan’s lives is something we cherish and place an enormous value on.

Our Mission
The mission of the Arizona Diamondbacks is to provide industry-leading entertainment in a clean, safe and family friendly environment and to make a positive impact on its fans and civic partners by focusing on team performance, fan experience, financial efficiency, workplace culture, and community contribution.

In doing so, the organization will consistently compete for championships, treat its customers to quality service and entertainment, invest in its product, employees and fans, and establish and maintain a position of leadership in the community.

Our Culture
As a Team Player you will find that our culture is built on support, respect and trust that leads to a positive and productive work environment. We value each other’s talents and dedication to create a prideful sense of unity. Our unique and versatile mindset allows us to be at the forefront and serve as pioneers and leaders in the industry. We empower each other to be the best. Our potential is endless, and we will continually strive to be innovative in every facet. Our passion is shown in our commitment to help everyone including our partners, neighbors, fans, and community. We are more than just employees: we are family.

What we offer

• Health benefits that start your first day of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Sick days (6)
• Extended Holiday Break
• Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
• Team Shop Discount
• Free Gym Membership
• Complementary tickets to Diamondbacks home games
• Free parking

The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a Director of Baseball Systems to lead the continued design, development, and evolution of our internal baseball decision-making platform. This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, and baseball operations—and plays a critical role in our group’s ability to translate information into a competitive advantage on the field.

The Director of Baseball Systems will be both a hands-on contributor and a people leader, responsible for building scalable, intuitive, and reliable systems while developing a high-performing team of software and data engineers. This individual will help ensure our systems support clear thinking, sound decision-making, and alignment across Baseball Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Build & Evolve Core Systems

• Lead the development, expansion, and continuous improvement of our internal baseball systems, ensuring they are intuitive, dependable, and meaningfully improve decision-making.
• Own architectural strategy to ensure systems are scalable, performant, and adaptable as organizational needs evolve.
• Guide ongoing cloud data migration efforts, maintaining and improving existing pipelines while designing new, robust, and responsive data platforms.

Lead & Develop People

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software and data engineers with diverse skill sets across full-stack development, database management, cloud architecture, and system design.
• Establish best practices for code quality, system reliability, documentation, and long-term maintainability.
• Create an environment of support and accountability where engineers are empowered to do their best work and continuously improve.

Collaborate Across Baseball Operations

• Partner closely with stakeholders across Baseball Operations—including the front office, player development, scouting, and research & development—to understand needs, ask the right questions, and translate ideas into effective technical solutions.
• Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring shared understanding and alignment around system capabilities and limitations.
• Design systems that respect the realities of baseball workflows while elevating clarity, efficiency, and trust in the information being delivered.

Qualifications & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple areas, including:
  • Front-end development
  • Back-end development
  • Cloud architecture
  • Database design and management
  • UX/UI design
  • Experience integrating and maintaining third-party APIs.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven experience leading technical teams.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated judgment in balancing thoroughness with simplicity—building systems that are powerful without being unnecessarily complex.

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Analyst, Research & Development

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

Position Overview:
The R&D Analyst position will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and research of baseball information. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position will revolve around using data analysis & modeling techniques to provide insight into player evaluation, performance projection, roster construction, and all other facets of baseball operations decision making, with an emphasis on different areas of baseball operations depending on the baseball calendar and needs of the department. The position will report to Assistant General Manager, Research and Development.

Major responsibilities:

• Perform advanced statistical analysis on large datasets in order to assist in the decision making of the Baseball Operations department
• Develop and maintain models, software, reports, or any other information system developed during research
• Complete ad-hoc research projects as requested and present results in a concise manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• 2+ years of full-time work experience in a data science role
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related quantitative field
• Proven experience with statistical modeling software (Python and/or R)
• Strong foundation in the application of statistical concepts to baseball data, including familiarity with the current state of baseball research
• Working experience with SQL and relational databases
• Familiarity with using version control such as git
• Ability to communicate technical findings to individuals with diverse baseball backgrounds (ability to create effective data visualizations is a plus)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season
• Must complete a successful background check

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated statistical research in the sports analytics field
• Ability to and desire to learn other programming languages as needed
• Familiarity with big data techniques
• Exposure to cloud-based technology
• Exposure to computer vision techniques

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com

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Prep Baseball Roles

• Data Operations Engineer (Full-time)

• Data Engineering Intern (40 hours, paid)

• Baseball Analytics Intern (40 hours, paid)

Instructions on how to apply below each role:

About Prep Baseball:
Since its inception in 2005, Prep Baseball has evolved into one of the country’s biggest and most respected independent scouting services, with a singular focus of providing comprehensive year-round coverage in every state we are in. The mission of Prep Baseball is to scout and promote amateur baseball and, ultimately, help athletes achieve their dreams of playing baseball at the next level. With more than 150 scouts, we have the largest baseball scouting infrastructure across all levels of amateur baseball in the country.

Prep Baseball is the No. 1 resource for amateur baseball data in each region we cover. We achieve this by running high-quality events with the best players in each location, supported by our boots-on-the-ground scouting staff and multimedia platforms. Our goal is to become the authoritative voice on the ground level of each region.

The Data Operations team is responsible for ingesting data from trackman radars, blast motion bat sensors, VALD timing gates, as well as building internal and publicly facing data products around amateur baseball showcases and tournaments. The team is also responsible for data quality, data analysis, and data visualizations of baseball data. Through these roles, will impact our future initiatives, app development and data analytics.

This team sits at the intersection of event operations, analytics, and product. The team owns the systems and processes that transform raw, on-field data into trusted datasets used across the organization. This includes ensuring data accuracy at scale, supporting time-sensitive workflows during the season, and enabling long-term player analysis across multiple years and events.

Data Operations Engineer (remote)

About the Role
The Data Operations Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving the data pipelines and workflows that power Prep Baseball’s analytics ecosystem. This role focuses on operational reliability, data quality, and scalability in a high-volume, event-driven environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that ingest and process data from Prep Baseball events, including radar, sensor, and scouting inputs.
• Own data quality, accuracy, and reliability for datasets used across internal tools and public-facing products.
• Develop and maintain data models that support longitudinal player tracking across events, regions, and seasons.
• Partner with scouting, operations, analytics, and product teams to translate real-world workflows into durable data solutions.
• Implement data validation, monitoring, and alerting to proactively identify and resolve data issues.
• Optimize ingestion and transformation workflows to handle high event volume and seasonal spikes.
• Support near-real-time and post-event data availability to meet operational and analytical needs.
• Maintain clear documentation and data definitions to ensure datasets are accessible and well-understood.
• Manage schema changes, historical backfills, and system improvements without disrupting existing workflows.
• Support the integration of new testing technologies, sensors, and event formats into the data ecosystem.
• Contribute to long-term planning and evolution of Prep Baseball’s data operations infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a data operations, data engineering, or analytics engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.
• Experience building, maintaining, or supporting data pipelines in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience working with cloud-based data infrastructure, preferably on AWS.
• Familiarity with AWS services commonly used in data workflows, such as S3, RDS, Redshift, and Lambda.
• Experience using AWS Lambda or similar serverless tools to support data ingestion, transformation, or automation tasks.

How to apply. Email mcgowan@prepbaseball.com with the subject your full name – Data Operations Engineer. In the email, please include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Answer the following questions:
1. What makes you interested in working at Prep Baseball?
2. How would you design a schema for players and events?
3. Describe a data system or pipeline you’ve built that you’re most proud of. What problem was it solving, and why does it stand out to you?

Data Operations Intern (Backend Data Engineering)

Prep Baseball | Remote

About the Role

The Data Operations Intern will support the backend data engineering systems that power Prep Baseball’s analytics and data products. This role is focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, improving data reliability, and supporting production workflows in a high-volume, event-driven environment.
This internship is designed for candidates who are interested in backend engineering and data infrastructure, not data science or statistical modeling. Interns will work closely with Data Operations Engineers to gain hands-on experience with real production systems, including cloud-based workflows on AWS. High-performing interns may be considered for future full-time roles within Data Operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist with building and maintaining backend data pipelines that ingest and process data from Prep Baseball events.
• Support data ingestion workflows for radar, sensor, and scouting data collected in live event environments.
• Help implement data validation, error handling, and basic monitoring to improve pipeline reliability.
• Assist with maintaining and updating relational databases used by internal tools and public-facing products.
• Support schema updates, data backfills, and pipeline improvements under guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist with backend automation tasks using AWS services such as S3 and Lambda.
• Help test and deploy small updates to cloud-based data workflows.
• Document data workflows, schemas, and system behavior.
• Participate in debugging and resolving data pipeline issues alongside Data Operations Engineers.
• Learn best practices for building reliable backend systems in a cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in backend engineering, data infrastructure, or data engineering.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Experience writing code in at least one backend-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or similar).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Basic understanding of how data flows through backend systems (pipelines, batch jobs, APIs).
• Exposure to cloud concepts or AWS services (coursework, labs, or personal projects is sufficient).
• Interest in learning how AWS Lambda and other serverless tools are used in production data systems.
• Comfort working with evolving data structures and imperfect inputs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate in a remote team environment.
• Interest in baseball or sports technology is a plus, but not required.

How to apply. Email mcgowan@prepbaseball.com with the subject your “full name – Backend Engineering Internship”. In the email, please include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Answer the following questions:
1. What interests you about working at Prep Baseball
2. What interests you about backend engineering, and how does it differ from data analysis or analytics work in your mind?
3. When working with data, which type of work do you enjoy more and why:
• Building systems that move, store, and validate data
• Or analyzing data to find patterns and insights?

Baseball Analytics Intern (remote)

About the Role
The Analytics Internship will work on applied research and exploratory data projects using real-world amateur baseball data. This role is designed for individuals interested in using data to ask better baseball questions, evaluate performance, and improve how players are measured and understood.
Interns will contribute to research-oriented initiatives while gaining exposure to production data workflows. High-performing interns may be considered for future full-time roles within the Data Operations team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Explore and analyze large-scale amateur baseball datasets collected from Prep Baseball events, including performance testing, sensor data, and scouting inputs.
• Support research and development projects focused on evaluating metrics, testing assumptions, and identifying meaningful performance indicators.
• Assist in cleaning, validating, and preparing event data for analysis and research use.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, distributions, outliers, and sources of variability across events and regions.
• Help assess the reliability and consistency of measurements collected in live event environments.
• Collaborate with Data Operations, media, and scouting stakeholders to frame research questions grounded in applicable scouting and recruiting use cases.
• Create clear summaries, visualizations, or written explanations of findings.
• Assist with documentation of metrics, methodologies, and assumptions used in research projects.
• Contribute to experimentation around new data sources, testing technologies, or evaluation approaches.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in baseball analytics, data science, or applied research.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in statistics, data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience performing exploratory data analysis on real datasets (coursework, research, or personal projects).
• Familiarity with statistical concepts such as distributions, variability, correlations, and basic modeling.

How to apply. Email mcgowan@prepbaseball.com with the subject your “full name – Baseball Analytics internship”. In the email, please include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Answer the following questions:
1. What interests you about working at Prep Baseball, and how do you think data can improve how amateur players are evaluated and supported?
2. Talk about some trends or interesting research you have seen in the public space that excites you. How would you start exploring it?
3. What is one baseball question you’ve explored and researched? Describe your approach.

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Rice University – Professor in the Practice of Sport Analytics

Location: Houston, Texas

Description
The Department of Sport Management at Rice University in Houston, Texas, seeks applicants for a full-time (9-month) Professor in the Practice position to further expand the department’s Sport Analytics major. This non-tenure track position has a start date of July 1, 2026.

The primary focus of this position will be the field of sport analytics – both the performance side and the business side. Candidates should be proficient in statistics and data science including modeling, statistical learning, and statistical computing such as R, Python, Tableau, SQL, Excel, or other comparable computational and data scraping platforms. The Professor in the Practice will teach three courses each semester.

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 4,800 undergraduate and 4,100 graduate students. Every year since 1988, Rice has been ranked among the top 20 national universities (US News & World Report). During each of the past seven years, the Department of Sport Management was ranked #1 in “Best Colleges for Sports Management in America” by Niche. For information about the Department of Sport Management and the Sport Analytics major, visit www.sport.rice.edu.

Houston offers abundant opportunities to interact with our numerous sport organizations including seven professional teams (NBA, MLB, NFL, NWSL, MLS, LOVB, UFL). Houston is also home to the PGA’s Houston Open, LPGA’s Chevron Championship, the Insperity Invitational, the U.S. Clay Court Championships, the Texas Bowl, Rodeo Houston, and the Houston Marathon. Since 2004, Houston has twice hosted the Super Bowl as well as the NCAA Final Four three times, Copa América Centenario, the Gold Cup, the MLB All-Star Game, the NBA All-Star Game, the World Series, and the 2024 College Football Playoff Championship Game. Seven matches of the 2026 World Cup will be played in Houston.

Qualification:
Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in either Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Sport Management, Economics, or another related field by the date employment commences.

Application Instructions:
Candidates must complete applications through Interfolio, the hiring system for Rice University.

In addition to the application, the following documents are required: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, (4) teaching philosophy statement, (5) contact information for at least three references (the references will be contacted and asked to provide a letter of recommendation only after the applicant advances beyond the initial screening by the search committee).

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our community.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications January 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

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