Position: Player Development, Data Apprentice

Description:
The Texas Rangers are seeking multiple apprentices in Player Development. Each Apprentice will work with one of the Rangers’ minor league affiliates and report to the Minor League Video Coordinator. Apprentices will operate as an extension of the coaching staff and be a resource for both players and coaches. They are expected to manage the collection and application of data and technology at their respective affiliate and will gain experience across multiple areas of Baseball Operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Video & Technology Operation:

• Operate bat/ball tracking technology and baseball technology
• Capture game video and manage upload process for all games
• Gather high frame rate video of hitters and pitchers
• Manage data and collection process and assist with interpretation with coaches and players

Advance Scouting:

• Collaborate with coaching staff and player development staff to monitor player goals and player progress
• Conduct research and analysis, both at the request of staff and independently
• Use internal system tools to assist
• Communicate research in simple and concise manner to Minor League coaches, players, and Player Development staff

Systems Support:

• Support field staff with on-field responsibilities
• On field skills such as throwing BP is a plus
• Support field staff and players with coach education and various administration tasks
• Support Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Training staff to provide assistance and application to their fields of your finding

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated passion and understanding for biomechanics, pitching or hitting analysis or sports science.
• Spanish speaking a plus

Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Availability to start working in January 2024
• Ability to work seamlessly in teams
• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and publicly available research
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

To Apply:
Send your resume via email to texasrangersda@gmail.com

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Area Scout – North Texas/Oklahoma/Arkansas

Primary Focus:
Be the leading expert in all the amateur baseball talent in your assigned geographic area, with a strong pulse on amateur prospects among all age groups (draft eligible or otherwise). Ensure the Blue Jays have the most complete information possible about all amateur prospects both on and off the field. Collaborate with all departments of the Blue Jays organization around philosophy, baseball opinions and professional development to sustain amateur draft success by facilitating holistic player evaluations, recruiting and educating players about the Blue Jays. Uphold the vision and values of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club in a professional manner both on and off the field.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide written scouting evaluations on amateur players throughout the year in assigned area via in-person and video coverage; create and update pref lists for current and future draft-eligible players throughout the spring, summer and fall.  
• Support the Amateur Scouting Department with gathering subjective and objective information about amateur players of interest in one’s area, including but not limited to off-field and on-field makeup, objective testing, injury history and background information.
• Organize and communicate scheduling for amateur baseball games within assigned area. 
• Conduct visits with players within assigned area and assist with the execution of player interviews and assessments during fall and winter months. 
• Build and maintain working relationships with players, player support system, coaches, advisors, and other key figures related to amateur baseball within one’s area.
• Provide written scouting evaluations at local and national amateur events as assigned by Amateur Scouting leadership.
• Provide written scouting evaluations from Pro Scouting coverage as assigned in the summer and fall.
• Coordinate workouts with Amateur Scouting leadership and supporting departments to assist in player evaluation.
• Work with Crosscheckers and other Baseball Operations staff to further develop one’s scouting ability and ensure the thorough collection, organization, and understanding of the information needed to make informed decisions on amateur players.
• Complete evaluative and background coverage of all players including those flagged by the Front Office.
• Communicate with Amateur Scouting Leadership and office on ways to improve individually, as a department, and as a team.
• Manage all administrative tasks in a timely and professional manner (including scouting reports, expenses, schedule updates, high school stats and injury history).
• Travel to several regional and full staff scouting meetings throughout the year.

Experience and Job Requirements:

• Proficient scouting ability and baseball knowledge.  2+ years of baseball-related work experience preferred.  
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with wide range of individuals including members of the front office, scouts, players, and field staff.
• Strong administrative skills to ensure the appropriate level of information on all amateur players.  
• Passion for baseball and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Baseball playing background is preferred, although not required.
• Ability to travel on a sporadic basis and to work unpredictable hours including nights and weekends in one’s area.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time-management skills.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.

Job Questions:

1. Are you willing to relocate?

To Apply:
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Area Scout – Georgia/South Carolina

Primary Focus:
Be the leading expert in all the amateur baseball talent in your assigned geographic area, with a strong pulse on amateur prospects among all age groups (draft eligible or otherwise). Ensure the Blue Jays have the most complete information possible about all amateur prospects both on and off the field. Collaborate with all departments of the Blue Jays organization around philosophy, baseball opinions and professional development to sustain amateur draft success by facilitating holistic player evaluations, recruiting and educating players about the Blue Jays. Uphold the vision and values of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club in a professional manner both on and off the field.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide written scouting evaluations on amateur players throughout the year in assigned area via in-person and video coverage; create and update pref lists for current and future draft-eligible players throughout the spring, summer and fall.  
• Support the Amateur Scouting Department with gathering subjective and objective information about amateur players of interest in one’s area, including but not limited to off-field and on-field makeup, objective testing, injury history and background information.
• Organize and communicate scheduling for amateur baseball games within assigned area. 
• Conduct visits with players within assigned area and assist with the execution of player interviews and assessments during fall and winter months. 
• Build and maintain working relationships with players, player support system, coaches, advisors, and other key figures related to amateur baseball within one’s area.
• Provide written scouting evaluations at local and national amateur events as assigned by Amateur Scouting leadership.
• Provide written scouting evaluations from Pro Scouting coverage as assigned in the summer and fall.
• Coordinate workouts with Amateur Scouting leadership and supporting departments to assist in player evaluation.
• Work with Crosscheckers and other Baseball Operations staff to further develop one’s scouting ability and ensure the thorough collection, organization, and understanding of the information needed to make informed decisions on amateur players.
• Complete evaluative and background coverage of all players including those flagged by the Front Office.
• Communicate with Amateur Scouting Leadership and office on ways to improve individually, as a department, and as a team.
• Manage all administrative tasks in a timely and professional manner (including scouting reports, expenses, schedule updates, high school stats and injury history).
• Travel to several regional and full staff scouting meetings throughout the year.

Experience and Job Requirements:

• Proficient scouting ability and baseball knowledge.  2+ years of baseball-related work experience preferred.  
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with wide range of individuals including members of the front office, scouts, players, and field staff.
• Strong administrative skills to ensure the appropriate level of information on all amateur players.  
• Passion for baseball and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Baseball playing background is preferred, although not required.
• Ability to travel on a sporadic basis and to work unpredictable hours including nights and weekends in one’s area.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time-management skills.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.

Job Questions:

1. Are you willing to relocate?

To Apply:
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Intern, Baseball Analytics

Job Title: Intern, Baseball Analytics
Department: Baseball Analytics
Reports To: Director, Baseball Analytics
Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Objective: Responsible for supporting all areas of baseball operations through baseball-related data science, including statistical modeling, research, visualizations, and other projects.

Essential Functions:

• Statistical modeling and analysis of a variety of data sources including Trackman, Hawkeye, and proprietary data sets.
• Ad hoc queries and quantitative research.
• Will perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Education and experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements if approved by management.
• Proficiency in programming with either R or Python required.
• Proficiency with SQL required.
• A strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and/or engineering required.
• Track record of original baseball research preferred.
• Experience building and interpreting predictive models preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Strong technical skills in predictive modeling, data analysis, and research.
• Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and builds positive relationships with all team members, vendors, and guests. Is diplomatic, tactful, and professional in all forms of communication.
• Understands and supports the team and is quick to volunteer to assist others. Others view most interactions as being positive with a willingness to achieve common goals. Effective in working with others to cooperatively solve problems. Workplace behavior is consistently respectful of others.
• Takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization.
• Demonstrates through their actions and interactions with others a commitment to Mariner Purpose, Mission and Values.
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Completes work assignments thoroughly, accurately, and promptly. Identifies and corrects errors. Is careful, alert, and accurate, paying attention to details of the job.

The Mariners are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package for our valued Team Members.

The anticipated range of base compensation for this role is $20.00 – $22.00 per hour. We also provide complimentary parking and paid public transportation.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.

This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.

To Apply:
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Intern, Baseball Projects

Job Title: Intern, Baseball Projects
Department: Baseball Projects
Reports To: Director, Baseball Projects
Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Objective: Responsible for contributing to projects at the intersection of baseball analytics and broader baseball operations, with an emphasis on creating innovative tools & streamlining communications.

Essential Functions:

• Develop reports, software, and educational materials to facilitate evidence-based decision-making throughout broader baseball operations.
• Provide quantitative support to player plan, high performance, advance scouting, and other player improvement processes.
• Contribute to amateur & professional player acquisition decisions in both formal & informal contexts.
• Field ad hoc requests from coaches, scouts, and other staff about internal metrics & processes.
• Complete other projects as assigned by Director, Baseball Projects.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements if approved by management.
• Proficiency handling large datasets in R, SQL, Python, and/or comparable languages is required.
• Shiny application or other web development experience is preferred.
• Experience building predictive models is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Possesses working knowledge of modern baseball analytics, strategy, and trends.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and communicates effectively in both written & verbal formats.
• Is self-motivated, creative, and innovative with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail.
• Respectfully collaborates with teammates to cooperatively solve problems.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mariners mission.

Physical Activities and Working Conditions:

• Public health permitting, this is role is Seattle-based and works out of T-Mobile Park. Remote opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis.

The Mariners are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package for our valued Team Members.

The anticipated range of base compensation for this role is $20.00 – $22.00 per hour. We also provide complimentary parking and paid public transportation.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.

This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.

To Apply:
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Data Engineer, Baseball Analytics

Location: Miami, FL

Position Summary:
The Miami Marlins are seeking a full-time Data Engineer for the Baseball Analytics department. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing ETL processes that ingest, validate, and organize baseball data. The Data Engineer will support the information requirements of our analysts, coaches, and scouts. Strong applicants will have experience with modern ETL processes and database management, with extensive knowledge of both SQL and Python.

Essential Functions:

• Continuously improve the department’s access to information; design, develop, and optimize ETL processes to ingest data from new data sources.
• Improve completeness, cleanliness, and timeliness of existing data sources.
• Create production-quality Python and SQL scripts to automate data loading, using scalable and concise code practices.
• Maintain high data quality standards. Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve data issues.
• Learn, extend, and improve the existing database architecture – ensuring data is well organized for end-users and easy to connect to other data sources.
• Maintain a version-controlled code repository of ETL scripts.
• Collaborate with Baseball Operations staff to understand our organization’s information needs.
• Prioritize workflows effectively and share relevant expertise to best support data users.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to self-direct.
• Passion for engineering development, creativity, intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL and Python.
• Demonstrated experience with ETL/ELT processes and database management.
• Experience working with data in various formats including JSON, CSV, etc.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (Snowflake, GCP, Azure, etc.) is a plus.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Understanding of and passion for baseball and baseball research.
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To Apply:
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Talent Acquisition Specialist, Baseball Ops

Location: Boston, MA
Status: Full-Time

Position Overview:
This Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for providing full life cycle recruiting and staffing support for Baseball Operations. They will work closely and collaboratively with department heads to customize sourcing and recruiting strategies to generate a robust and diverse pipeline of talented candidates. This role will report dually into People & Culture and Baseball Operations.

They will be expected to truly integrate within both departments, immersing into the People & Culture team for functional oversight from a talent acquisition perspective and baseball ops for delivering value to the baseball side of our business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic approach to identifying, attracting, engaging, and acquiring top talent for all open and prospective positions within Baseball Operations.
• Utilize recruiting and sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, resume databases, baseball-related websites, and search engines to identify local and national candidates.
• Build close relationships with historically Black colleges & universities and other diverse institutions to help create an employer brand and pipeline of talent. 
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the functions and goals of every area of Baseball Operations, the culture of the department, how the groups within it work together, and the roles and contributions of all baseball operations staff.
• Create networks within the baseball industry to identify, track, and source candidates.  Leverage the networks of others within Baseball Operations to do the same and consolidate information so that it can be used efficiently and strategically.
• Conduct research and maintain a database of individuals in various baseball and softball operations roles throughout the industry.  This should be done at the professional and college levels, in sports media, and in the realm of independent consultants/practitioners to help with proactive sourcing efforts.
• Research and stay current on staffing and hiring practices of other MLB clubs, with an eye toward gaining competitive advantages for the Red Sox. 
• Identify key individuals/potential targets from other clubs to fill current and future fits with the Red Sox, while adhering to MLB’s anti-tampering policies.
• Identify internal candidates for opportunities in Baseball Operations (example – suggesting to the Farm Director that we consider a particular amateur scout for an open coaching position in player development).
• Plan and execute the interview process, including candidate screening, pre-hire assessments, coordinating/scheduling interviews, and candidate feedback/evaluations.
• Ensure a high touch candidate experience through thorough communication and timely feedback, as well as interviewer preparedness and effective interview format.
• Assist managers in making hiring recommendations and executing the offer & contract process.
• In collaboration with other Baseball Ops staff members, lead the recruiting process for the Baseball Operations Associate program, Summer Internship and David Ortiz Fellowship program.
• Stay current on federal and state laws regarding employment and hiring practices.
• Partner with MLB’s network of People & Culture & DEI&B professionals to share best practices and develop a network within the baseball community.
• Attend Winter Meetings and other job fairs to represent the Red Sox in identifying future talent.
• Attend spring training as needed each year.  Occasional travel to minor league affiliates and scouting events.
• Assist with recruiting efforts outside of Baseball Operations if need arises and time permits.

Characteristics / Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven work experience in full life cycle talent acquisition OR prior experience working within baseball or other sport operations roles with a desire to focus on talent acquisition and a skill set that shows strong aptitude for recruiting.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in sourcing and generating diverse pipelines of talent is preferred.
• In-depth experience using applicant tracking systems preferred.  
• High energy personality and strong relationship building skills for building trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills and detail orientation to organize all components of recruiting searches. 
• Track record of improving upon current processes, implementing new ways of doing things, and leading a culture of continuous improvement, especially as it relates to sourcing and recruiting talent.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Senior Performance Analyst, Foundational Research

Reports to: Assistant Director, Foundational Research
Additional reporting responsibilities to: Director, Integrative Baseball Performance
Location: Philadelphia, PA or Remote

Position Overview:
Analysts with the Phillies are tasked with maximizing organizational impact, in pursuit of building a consistent World Series contender. As a Performance Analyst in the Foundational Research department, you tackle baseball’s most difficult problems in biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and athletic training, leveraging proprietary data sources to systematically improve player evaluation, development, performance, and health at scale.

You work closely with technical staff and performance specialists in Baseball Operations to outline a strategic vision for the future of performance research at the Phillies. You internalize cutting-edge insights from the Phillies’ Research & Development department in player evaluation and development, leveraging those insights in performance research that is effortlessly additive to our existing player acquisition and development paradigms.

Success in this role would involve improving our existing player evaluation tools, identifying novel and high-value avenues of high performance research, building systems to improve the efficiency and value of player assessment data collection, and seeing an integrative, best-in-class baseball performance process incorporated in organizational decision-making, spanning player acquisition and player development.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and oversee performance research projects and manage the integration of their outputs into our proprietary tools and applications, in direct support of player evaluation, acquisition, development, and performance maximization
• Ensure projects conform to best practices for implementing, maintaining, and improving predictive models throughout their life cycles
• Communicate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and medical staff to design and interpret statistical studies
• Assist the rest of the Foundational Research and Integrative Baseball Performance teams with their projects by providing guidance and feedback on your areas of expertise
• Continually enhance your and your colleagues’ knowledge of baseball and data science through reading, research, and discussion with your teammates and the rest of the front office
• Provide input in architecting the storage, ingestion, display, and analysis of baseball assessment data
• Rigorously identify and vet novel data sources, collection methodologies, or technologies that could be additive to our processes, supporting the organization in implementing them in a scientifically and statistically robust manner

Required Qualifications

• Deep understanding of statistics, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regularization, model assessment and selection, model inference and averaging, ensemble methods, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in handling, analyzing, and interpreting high-performance data in sports
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, statistical software (R, S-Plus, SAS, or similar), and databases (SQL)
• Demonstrated experience designing, constructing, implementing, and leading technical research projects for use by non-technical stakeholders
• Proven willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• Willingness to work as part of a team on complex projects
• Proven leadership and self-direction 

Preferred Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in a related quantitative (Math, Statistics, Operations Research, etc.) or scientific field (Biology, Physics, Bioengineering, etc.), or equivalent practical experience
• Familiarity with best practices in machine learning operations (Git, Docker, MLFlow or the equivalent)
• Experience designing and running experiments
• Experience managing or overseeing the work of other data scientists or analysts
• 0-5+ years of relevant work experience

Interested applicants should submit both their resume and an answer to the following question:
Our R&D Department informs us that a recently drafted pitcher would have a big league arsenal if they gained 2mph in the off-season. What models would you build or metrics would you look at to determine whether the player can achieve the proposed gain in velocity? (250 word limit)

Tip: There’s no defined right or wrong answer. Responses are used to get some insight into how you approach problem solving and baseball in general.

To Apply:
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Biomechanical Analyst, Baseball Analytics

Location: Citi Field – Queens, New York
Status: Full Time

Summary:
The New York Mets are seeking a Biomechanical Analyst in Baseball Analytics. The Biomechanical Analyst will work in conjunction with the Sports Science department to answer a variety of questions relating to biomechanics and baseball. The analyst will be the primary bridge between Baseball Analytics and the Performance Technology group and will need a strong statistical background as well as some level of prior experience with biomechanical data. Prior experience in baseball is a plus but is not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement statistical models to answer a variety of questions relating to biomechanics and baseball
• Work in conjunction with the Sports Science department to integrate biomechanical research into Baseball Analytics models and pipelines
• Interpret data and report conclusions drawn from their analyses to support and improve decisions
• Serve as primary educational resource on biomechanical data within Baseball Analytics as well as a strong statistical modeling presence within Sports Science/Performance Technology
• Effectively communicate statistical concepts and the results of models to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Provide advice on technical requirements for the Data Engineering team, and guidance to the Baseball Systems team on how best to present model results
• Evaluate potential new data sources and technologies to determine their validity and usefulness
• Consistently analyze recent research in analytics and biomechanics that can help improve the modeling work done by the Baseball Analytics department
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and mentoring new analysts in the Baseball Analytics department

Qualifications:

• At a minimum, BS in statistics or a related field, with post-graduate degrees a plus
• Professional experience in a quantitative position is a plus
• Biomechanics background or experience working with biomechanical data. Sports or baseball-specific experience is a plus
• Prior knowledge of motion capture and other technologies is a strong plus but not required
• Strong background and real-world data applications of a wide variety of statistical techniques. Machine Learning and/or Computer Vision modeling is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in R, Python, or similar, as well as strong proficiency in SQL
• Basic knowledge of data engineering and front-end development is a plus, for the purpose of communicating with those departments
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, and to take control of large-scale projects with little or no daily oversight
• Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is a plus, but is not required

To Apply:
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Senior Quantitative Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pay Rate: $120,000 – $150,000/year*
Reports to: Director, Quantitative Analysis

*Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for quantitative baseball researchers to turn data into actionable insights through use of mathematical and statistical models. Senior Analysts are expected to innovate on our core data products, identify future areas of innovation in predictive modeling, identify and implement best practices in developing and deploying code, and provide data-backed opinions to coaches and front office decision-makers on decisions regarding on-field strategy, player development, and player evaluation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own the development and deployment of our most complex and highest impact predictive models
• Identify, research, and implement opportunities for new models, data sources, and areas of baseball research
• Contribute to high level planning and prioritization of projects within the QA group
• Build internal tooling to make you and your peers more efficient
• Understand the needs of users and evaluate the day-to-day impact of analytics products
• Perform ad hoc data analyses to answer urgent questions from front office leadership and other groups within baseball operations
• Advise executives and coaches on player evaluation, player development, and on-field strategy
• Make public appearances to student and professional groups to aid departmental recruiting efforts
• Provide mentorship to junior analysts, interns, and various members of the Dodgers organization not coming from a technical background.

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Passionate about winning championships
• 5+ years of experience building and evaluating predictive models in industry
• Expertise in model deployment and tools for automating data science workflows
• Experience maintaining a well-organized, well-documented code repository
• Experience mentoring early-career data scientists

Nice to Haves:

• Experience using data to advise decision-making in some domain
• Experience with Bayesian Statistics
• Experience with spatial statistics
• Experience with analysis of time series data
• Experience with machine learning, particularly problems involving computer vision
• Experience maintaining and monitoring machine learning models in production
• Experience with SQL
• Experience doing baseball research

To Apply:
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Quantitative Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pay Rate: $90,000 – $110,000/year*
Reports to: Director, Quantitative Analysis

*Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for quantitative baseball researchers to turn data into actionable insights through use of mathematical and statistical models. Analysts are expected to build and evaluate models, follow best practices in developing and deploying code, and provide data-backed opinions to coaches and front office decision-makers on decisions regarding on-field strategy, player development, and player evaluation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and make improvements to our core predictive models
• Contribute features to internal tooling
• Understand the needs of users and evaluate the day-to-day impact of analytics products
• Perform ad hoc data analyses to answer urgent questions from front office leadership and other groups within baseball operations
• Advise executives and coaches on player evaluation, player development, and on-field strategy
• Make public appearances to student and professional groups to aid departmental recruiting efforts
• Provide mentorship to junior analysts, interns, and various members of the Dodgers organization not coming from a technical background.

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Passionate about winning championships
• 2+ years of experience building and evaluating predictive models in industry or equivalent experience in academia
• Experience maintaining a well-organized, well-documented code repository

Nice to Haves:

• Experience using data to advise decision-making in some domain
• Experience with model deployment and tools for automating data science workflows
• Experience mentoring early-career data scientists
• Experience with Bayesian Statistics
• Experience with spatial statistics
• Experience with analysis of time series data
• Experience with machine learning, particularly problems involving computer vision
• Experience maintaining and monitoring machine learning models in production
• Experience with SQL
• Experience doing baseball research

To Apply:
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Junior Quantitative Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pay Rate: $75,000 – $85,000/year*
Reports to: Director, Quantitative Analysis

*Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for quantitative baseball researchers to turn data into actionable insights through use of mathematical and statistical models. Analysts are expected to build and evaluate models, follow best practices in developing and deploying code, and provide data-backed opinions to coaches and front office decision-makers on decisions regarding on-field strategy, player development, and player evaluation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist more senior analysts in building, evaluating, deploying, and maintaining statistical and machine learning models of baseball data
• Understand the needs of users and evaluate the day-to-day impact of analytics products
• Perform ad hoc data analyses to answer urgent questions from front office leadership and other groups within baseball operations
• Advise executives and coaches on player evaluation, player development, and on-field strategy
• Continue to build your own data science skills and those of your colleagues

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Passionate about winning championships
• Demonstrated experience building and evaluating predictive models. Candidates providing evidence such as a personal GitHub page will be given highest consideration.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience using data to advise decision-making in some domain
• Experience with model deployment and tools for automating data science workflows
• Experience maintaining a well-organized, well-documented code repository
• Experience with Bayesian statistics
• Experience with spatial statistics
• Experience with analysis of time series data
• Experience with machine learning, particularly problems involving computer vision
• Experience maintaining and monitoring machine learning models in production
• Experience with SQL
• Experience doing baseball research

To Apply:
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Software Engineer, Baseball Systems

Description:
As part of Baseball Systems, the Software Engineer will collaborate with the Player Development team to assist in developing our athletes. 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.
• Design and develop new features to deliver key athletic performance measures for the Player Development department while collaborating with Data Engineering, Tech Operations and Research & Development.
• Collaborate with the Pitching, Hitting, and Defense coordinators on tools for evaluating player performance and delivering player feedback.

The ideal candidate will have:

• created web apps using HTML, CSS and Javascript frameworks
• experience developing APIs in C# or other similar languages
• worked with relational databases
• familiarity with Git version control software
• A love of sports
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field from four-year college or university; and up to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

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

What will you do each day?

• Design and develop new features or maintain existing features in our internal web applications.
• Squash bugs quickly.
• Collaborate with Baseball Operations staff to plan new features and ensure requirements are met.
• Develop walk-throughs for non-technical users to familiarize them with new features.
• Watch baseball.

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
• Employee Resource Groups
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Year-round diversity, equity and inclusion training and development
• Brewers Home Game tickets, promotional giveaways and other discounts!

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Baseball Data Scientist

Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Remote

Description:
REP 1 is a forward-thinking and innovative baseball agency with an extended track record of player representation success. We are seeking an experienced Baseball Data Scientist to join our expanding analytics department. You will have an opportunity to work alongside a talented team of baseball agents, and operations and finance specialists to increase our output across multiple business functions, specifically recruitment, contract negotiations, and baseball operations.

As the department grows, the responsibilities will evolve, with an initial scope of responsibilities as follows:

• Develop and maintain databases for collecting and organizing various types of baseball data
• Conduct research and perform statistical analysis on large datasets using various tools and techniques
• Create and deliver clear, concise, and insightful reports and presentations that effectively communicate findings to agency executives, agents, and players
• Develop predictive models to assist agents in recruiting and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements and enhancements
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in baseball analytics and incorporate new techniques into the organization’s strategy
• Update and maintain the information and data stored in the agency’s CRM

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively
• Previous experience working in baseball and a passion for the game
• Experience working with large datasets using statistical analysis tools such as SQL, R, Python, or SAS
• Ability to effectively communicate complex data and analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong project management skills, with an ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to a positive work culture
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Trustworthy and able to handle sensitive information with discretion

If you’re excited about the prospect of joining a cutting-edge baseball agency and have a passion for using data to drive success, we’d love to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and development. Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of baseball analytics.

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