Job Title: Professional Scout

Department: Professional Scouting
Reports To: Manager, Player Personnel (in addition to VP, Scouting)
Status: Full-time

Dates: Must be available to start by March 15th, 2020. Relocation to Phoenix, Arizona is desirable but not required.

Primary Objective: Support the professional scouting department in all facets of player evaluation.

Essential Functions:

• Provide written evaluations on players, with coverage to be assigned by management.
• Support the professional scouting department with video research and ad hoc special assignments, including Prospect Lists and Players of Interest.
• Assist amateur and international scouting departments on an as-needed basis.

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Major League Baseball’s Diversity and Inclusion Department is proudly sponsoring college students to attend the 9th Annual SABR Analytics Conference (Society for American Baseball Research) to be held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown March 13-15th. The SABR Analytics Conference is a three-day event featuring guest speakers, presentations on the impact of analytics on the game of baseball, and features the Diamond Dollars Case Competition.

The Diversity and Inclusion Department is seeking qualified women and gender non-binary individuals, and candidates from diverse backgrounds who are interested in careers in baseball operations – Salary Arbitration and Economics, Research & Development, Scouting and Player Development.

• Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate
• Individuals with backgrounds in business, computer science, statistics and economics are strongly encouraged to apply

To Apply:
Prospective candidates must submit the following materials to receive full consideration:

• Current resume
• Personal essay (500 words or less)

The application can be found here. Space is limited. The application deadline is Friday, January 31, 2020.

Details:
MLB will subsidize the conference fees (travel, lodging and meals, etc. will be the responsibility of the individual attendees and/or universities/colleges). MLB will also arrange additional educational and networking opportunities in Phoenix, including private meet-and-greets, informational sessions with MLB employees, and tickets to a spring training game.

MLB has a hotel block at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown (100 N. 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004) for a rate of $239 per night (plus tax) for single & double occupancy. Attendees should arrive at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport by 2 pm MST on Thursday, March 12th and depart on Sunday, March 15th after 3 pm MST.

Position: Data Operations 2020 Internship

Location: Stamford, CT

Description:
Join TrackMan Baseball’s Data Operations team as a paid intern for the 2020 baseball season. You will have a vital role in a growing, fast-moving, entrepreneurial company that is breaking new ground in sports. In this position, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing and verifying TrackMan data from a significant number of major and minor league baseball, NCAA, and international stadiums during the 2020 baseball season. This internship will give you the opportunity to progress with the company.

The internship starts in early February and finishes at the conclusion of the major league baseball season. Interns are expected to work 8 hours a day and 5 days a week, and weekend availability is required. An hourly rate of $12.50 will be offered.

About TrackMan Inc.
TrackMan, Inc. is a US-based subsidiary of TrackMan A/S and is based in Stamford, CT, about 30 miles north of New York City. TrackMan A/S has developed a range of products for the golf market and is considered the gold standard in measurement of ball flight and swing path. TrackMan’s golf products are used by top touring professionals, teaching pros, broadcasters and governing bodies.

TrackMan, Inc. introduced 3D Doppler radar technology to the baseball industry and the technology is now used by all major league baseball organizations and is a component of MLB’s StatCast system. TrackMan, Inc. is revolutionizing baseball data and has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, FanGraphs, and ESPN.

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of baseball.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work well with others.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of databases, SQL, and R statistical software.
• Python or other scripting language experience.

This is a great opportunity for anyone eager to break into the baseball community and acquire valuable experience with data available exclusively to professional baseball franchises. Based on your performance and openings within the company, you will also have the opportunity to continue working with TrackMan after the internship concludes. During the internship, you will work with the entire TrackMan staff and gain further knowledge of how the company operates. Full training will be provided.

To Apply:
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to dpo@trackman.com. No phone calls please.

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Position: 2020 Summer Internship – Statcast Data Analytics

Location: This position is located in New York, NY and is a paid internship.

Description:
In 2015, MLB introduced Statcast, a revolutionary technology that tracks all movements on the field. Statcast automatically tracks every hit ball’s exit speed and distance, every fielder’s range, speed, and arm strength, and every base runner’s movement.

MLB is looking for a summer intern to join in the continued development and evolution of Statcast. With a wealth of ground-breaking new data and metrics, they are looking for people who can analyze, validate and provide meaningful context around it. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has an interest in baseball statistics, metrics, and data.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Baseball Fan Strongly Preferred
• Proficiency in SQL, R, or Python
• Demonstrated work with sports, professionally or independently
• Some familiarity with baseball tracking systems, especially Pitch F/X and Statcast
• Ability/Desire to learn new skills and technologies quickly
• A self-starter that’s highly accountable and will take ownership of delivering your work
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to apply analytical insights to improve data
• Self-learner, independent, and have outstanding problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

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Please note, this posting contains two positions.

Position: Front End Developer, Baseball Operations

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Primary Purpose:
The Front End Developer will focus on building applications and systems to support Cleveland’s players, coaches, and front office. The position will collaborate with Baseball Operations personnel, along with colleagues and peers in Information Systems, to rapidly deliver working software, from ideation to delivery, break/fix, and everything in between.

This role will report to the Manager, Front End Development in Cleveland’s Information Systems department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Design and Development of Baseball Systems

• Work closely with Baseball Operations and Information Systems departments to design, develop, and improve new and existing baseball applications
• Create tests and documentation for bug fixes and new application features/functions
• Design and develop dashboards and various analytical tools to directly support front office and field personnel
• Ensure technical feasibility of user interface and user experience designs
• Build and/or support mobile-friendly user interfaces and experiences
• Build and/or support web services and business-layer applications that speak to both back end databases and front–end interfaces
• Collaborate with other teammates and stakeholders

Support of Baseball Systems

• Provide development support and guidance to Baseball Operations power users and general support to all Baseball Ops front-office and field personnel, as needed
• Examine and where appropriate, prototype new technologies in the pursuit of creating competitive advantages through software, applications and tools; considers future requirements and possibilities
• Work closely with Data Architects and Infrastructure/Operations resources on the Information Systems team to ensure secure, scalable and high-performing applications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in software development in a web-based development environment
• Experience in consuming Service Oriented Architectures is preferred
• Knowledge of Web Development languages/standards, including Javascript, HTML5, and responsive design Use of Open Source JavaScript libraries such as JQuery and Vue
• Experience with Tableau a plus Experience with Node.js a plus
• Experience working with baseball data or delivering sports analysis tools and/or applications is a plus
• Extensive general knowledge and experience with computer system hardware, networks, operating systems and business applications software
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL server database design, programming and access methods is a plus

Job Requirements:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Standard Requirements:

• Reads, speaks, comprehends and communicates English effectively in all communications.
• Represents the Cleveland Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality.
• Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 25lbs.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

Position: Back End Developer, Baseball Operations

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Primary Purpose:
To design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot the Baseball Department’s information architecture, and to expose that data to UI developers through a web service layer or direct SQL. The Back-End Developer will partner with the Baseball Analytics and Software Development teams to maintain data infrastructure, support needs, implement solutions, and drive innovation in baseball’s data-driven decision process. Key functions will include data modeling, integration, warehousing, and consumption, as well as the development and maintenance of web services in C# that expose data through REST web services.

This role will report to Manager, Back End Development in Cleveland’s Information Systems department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with the baseball department and software development team to design, develop, test and deploy new functionality, applications, and systems.

Data Consumption

• Support data and reporting requirements for a variety of applications, analysts, and end-users in all departments.
• Provide technical and strategic advice of the management in the creation and implementation of new data standards, databases, products, and vendors.

Data Integration

• Create and support ETL (extract, transform, load) data integration processes.
• Understand the format, definitions, limitations, and content of external and internal data feeds.
• Reconcile differences across data sources and consolidate into a single master repository.
• Develop processes ensuring data standards, security, stewardship, lineage, and metadata management.
• Spearhead efforts to identify, obtain and integrate new data sources useful for decision-making

Data Modeling

• Understand and document existing database structures, historical design decisions, business rules, and future requirements.
• Develop and document a comprehensive information model that describes the data and maps the workflow that transform and manipulates it into usable information.
• Ensure “single version of the truth” consistency across applications and reports.

Data Warehousing

• Manage a data warehouse to support reporting and analytics.
• Assist end users in extracting data for their purposes

Web Services Development

• Creating and supporting REST-based web services to expose data to various UI layers (web, desktop, mobile app).

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in software development or in a similar role
• Experience with business intelligence, data warehousing, OLAP, and/or data integration.
• Experience with data modeling.
• Thorough knowledge of design and integration principles for complex, heterogeneous databases
• Advanced knowledge in query development, including SQL, MDX, and stored procedures.
• Experience with ETL and BI reporting tools (e.g. Microsoft SSIS & SSRS, Tableau).
• Experience using JSON formatted data.
• Experience in C# or other .NET language.
• Knowledgeable about software development best practices and long-term maintainability of code
• Familiarity with baseball data and sabermetrics strongly desirable.
• Experience supporting or using statistical and/or data-mining applications is desirable.
• Familiarity with any of application development and/or web technologies is a plus.

Standard Requirements:

• Reads, speaks, comprehends and communicates English effectively in all communications.
• Represents the Cleveland Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality.
• Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 25lbs.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

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Position: Developer, Baseball Systems – Research and Development

Location: Chicago, IL

Role Overview:
This role will focus on the development and maintenance of Cubs’ internal baseball information system and all of the data flows that support it. This may include creating web interfaces and web tools for the user interface; building ETL processes; maintaining back-end databases; deploying machine learning models; and troubleshooting data source issues as needed. Successful candidates will also bring strong analytical skills, work ethic and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of the Baseball Ops information system, creating performant and beautiful user interfaces.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes for loading, processing and quality-checking new data sources.
• Identify, diagnose and resolve data quality issues.
• Assist in design and deployment of machine learning models for active predicting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Computer Science or similar discipline
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience building scalable software in a collaborative setting
• Knowledge of data structures
• Ability to debug and profile applications, driving towards optimal performance
• Experience with modern database technologies and SQL
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric concepts

Desired Qualifications:
Depending on the candidate, any or all of these skills may be utilized.

• Experience with JavaScript
• Experience with Python, especially with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit Learn)
• Experience with R
• Experience building web or native applications for mobile devices
• Experience building and supporting ETL processes

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications they receive, the Cubs unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, they can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, they keep all resumes on file and will contact you should they wish to schedule an interview with you.

The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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Position: Junior Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Job Classification: Non-exempt
City/State: Oakland, CA

Description:
The Oakland Athletics are currently seeking a full-time Junior Analyst in the Baseball Operations R&D department. The Junior Analyst will have responsibilities that include performing statistical analysis and reporting, as well as in assisting in the creation of new analytical research and modeling to support Baseball Operations. They will also provide support and analysis for various tracking technologies. This position will work with members of the front office to provide analysis for the decision making process. This position will be located in Oakland, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Produce statistical analysis and reporting for the front office and coaching staff.
• Conduct research projects for various departments within Baseball Operations.
• Collaborate with the research and development team on statistical modeling techniques and projects.
• Assist with the capture and analysis of ball and player tracking technologies.
• Assist the staff with ad-hoc analysis and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in math, computer science, economics, statistics or related quantitative field
• Strong proficiency in SQL and R is required, Python experience preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with an ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work extended hours/weekends and travel as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

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

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Position: Short Season Hitting Coordinator

Department:Baseball Operations
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Position Summary:
The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a Short Season Hitting Coordinator who will work closely with the Minor League Hitting Coordinator and oversee coordinating and developing players at their Dominican Academy, Short-Season clubs, Arizona operations (including spring training), extended spring, Arizona League and Instructional League as well as special assignments. The ideal candidate will use analytical data and technology to create plans for players to maximize their development and will collaborate with players, staff and the front office. Spanish speaking is required for this role, as well as the flexibility to be on the road for weeks at a time, including international travel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• An understanding of hitting technology and how it can be implemented
• Communicating hitting technologies including video and wearable technology with Spanish speaking players and staff
• Working with hitters in one-on-one environments
• Working with short season hitting coaches to implement philosophy
• Incorporating analytics as it relates to hitting
• Effectively communicating technical and analytical concepts to non-technical people
• Ability to carry out and create a hitting plan for players in conjunction with the Hitting Coordinator
• Ability to multitask and balance multiple projects at once
• Working and collaborating with players, staff and the front office
• Independently evaluate professional and amateur baseball players
• Flexibility to travel internationally and be on the road for weeks at a time
• Carry oneself in a respectful manner that positively represents the organization

Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish is required
• The ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people who have varying backgrounds and experiences working in and playing baseball, respecting and empathizing with both the human and analytical perspectives of the game
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity
• Experience working with Blast, K-Vest, force plates, slow motion video and Rapsodo
• Technical knowledge pertaining to statistical analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume and supporting materials to bbopsjob@dbacks.com.

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Title: Assistant, Amateur Scouting

Department: Amateur Scouting
Status: Full-Time, Seasonal
Reports to: Assistant Director, Amateur Scouting
Deadline: December 1, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers are seeking an Assistant in the Amateur Scouting Department. This role will focus on providing administrative and technical support throughout the year in preparation for the 2020 and 2021 Rule 4 Drafts, in addition to being exposed to both traditional scouting and analytically-based concepts related to player evaluation. The individual will work closely with the entire amateur scouting staff in order to gather, organize, and process all pertinent information prior to the 2020 Draft and assist with in-person data collection as needed throughout the season.

Job Functions:

• Provide administrative, logistical, and technical support to the Amateur Scouting and Baseball Operations Departments, mostly in preparation for the Rule 4 Draft.
• Assist with the collection of biographical, medical, and statistical information on Draft-eligible players.
• Manage the daily in-flow of information through various internal and external data sources, implement detailed tracking processes to organize all information, and effectively communicate information needs throughout the department.
• Assist with the planning and execution of various department meetings and events—including Preseason and Pre-Draft workouts, Post-Draft Mini-Camps, and several department-wide meetings throughout the year.
• Provide in-person player evaluations, in-person video collection, and ad-hoc data collection and analysis, on an as-needed basis.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Glendale, AZ or Los Angeles, CA
• Fervent passion for baseball and a career in player evaluation
• Strong to excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with experience or exposure with SQL being an advantage
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs
• Willingness and ability to work weekends, holidays, and open to travel, as needed

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application, which can be found here.

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Position: Inside Edge Baseball Operations Intern

Location: Bloomington, MN

About Inside Edge:
Inside Edge Scouting Services specializes in data capture and analytics down to the finest details of every Major League game. Major League clubs, media, and other clients subscribe to their real-time pitch-by-pitch data, custom-tailored reports, and advanced analytic tools to gain an edge on their competition. They provide a fun, fast-paced work environment and an opportunity to get started on a career in baseball and differentiate yourself from other job seekers. Past interns have gone on to positions with both Major League clubs and media organizations.

Position Title & Description:
Candidates filling this position will gain valuable experience with technologies and processes increasing their qualifications to work in baseball and the broader sports industry. Hires can expect to begin training March 5. Interns will need to make a commitment to working most nights, weekends, and holidays over the course of the season.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Participate in a rigorous training program before the season starts
• Use Inside Edge software to enter and crosscheck live pitch and scoring data
• Mark actions to be reviewed by supervisors
• Add, review, and update qualitative player notes
• Review video replay ensuring integrity of charted data
• Update internal Inside Edge logs and databases
• Generate end of game reports

Wages and term of employment:

• March 5th through the end of the 2020 regular season (September 27th)
• Starting at $10 per hour

Qualifications:
While in-depth training will be provided, candidates need a strong understanding of both the basics and subtleties of baseball games, and will be required to quickly and accurately recognize pitch types, locations, and scoring data.

To apply:

• Fill out Inside Edge’s online screening, which can be found here.
• Send an email with your resume to bobbygiller@gmail.com. Feel free to include supplemental information and a quick note on what you’re including. A cover letter is unnecessary.
• Depending on the results, Inside Edge will contact you for a resume and to set up an interview.

The timeline for the hiring process can be found here.

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