Title: Developer, Baseball Systems

Department: Baseball Operations
Reports to: Director, Baseball Systems
Location: San Diego, CA
Status: Full-time, Exempt

Job Summary:
The Developer, Baseball Systems is primarily responsible for designing and developing user interfaces for different personnel in the Baseball Operations Department. This position requires substantial experience with various software programs, in addition to a strong understanding of statistical baseball terminology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with R&D group to build out best-in-class system infrastructure, including data warehousing, data integrity, lifecycle management of critical statistical processes
• Collaborate with development team and Baseball Operations personnel to design and implement user interfaces across multiple platforms for different audiences
• Create responsive design visualizations to distill and present information using both static reports and interactive user interfaces
• Contribute on all phases of projects, including but not limited to: design, documentation, development, and deployment
• Continued development and enhancement of team workflow and process

Skills:

• Fluency with related web development skills including Python 3.x, Javascript, HTML/CSS, responsive web design, frameworks such as AngularJS, D3.js, and other web viz kits
• Fluency with SQL and RDBMS design, preferably PostgreSQL, and NoSQL solutions such as Mongo, CouchDB, etc
• Deep Familiarity with the Linux operating system
• Working knowledge of iOS development, including Objective C & Swift
• Familiarity with statistical concepts relevant to baseball, including player evaluation and in-game strategies
• Working knowledge of statistical software, including R & Python data packages such as numpy and pandas
• Proven ability to distill large data sets into tidy, responsive UI designs

Job Requirements:
Must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA) preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent job experience
• Minimum of five (5) years working in a structured software development lifecycle
• Demonstrated passion for baseball
• Proficiency in stated web development technologies
• Consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Professional image and demeanor
• Strong ability to work with others and supervisors in a collaborative, team environment.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, verbal and written communications, decision-making, and organization skills
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed
• Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
• As a condition of employment, the job candidate(s) must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screening.

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

The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Position: Area Scout

Primary Purpose
Provide high-quality information on amateur players to prepare the organization for acquisition opportunities

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Relationships: Create and maintain strong relationships with players and their families, along with coaches and programs, to understand the player’s background and character.
• Evaluations: Provide player evaluations and rankings by using organization’s scouting principles
• Scheduling: Through preparation and prioritization, maximize opportunities for information collection
• Data Collection: Lead a thorough data collection effort on the player pool

How will they get it done?

• Info: Capture and document info quickly on players
• Communication: Consistently communicate with internal stakeholders to lead and execute the scouting process
• Teamwork: Commit to doing what’s best for the organization and acquiring the best players for the org

Leadership, Management, Development Responsibilities

• Management: Manage and lead a scouting process within the area on amateur players within a network around them
• Leadership: The organization will provide tools, resources and exposure for growth as an emerging leader
• Development Responsibilities: The organization offers resources dedicated to personal development through leaders, research and processes.

Goals/Objectives for the Position

• Player Pool: Cultivate a robust and well-rounded understanding of the player pool by using all available information and dynamically updating evaluations
• Org Philosophies: Learn and understand organizational philosophies to accurately assess what’s happening and why/how
• Feedback: Seek out feedback and use available resources to fuel development and increase understanding of players

Background
A demonstrated track record of curiosity and continuous improvement in the game, regardless of experience

Skills

• Baseball Acumen: An understanding of the evaluation process. A technical proficiency in player assessment
• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to manage emotions and time
• Communication: Clearly and concisely explain thoughts verbally and in writing
• Work Ethic: A relentless drive to collect more and better information
• Passion: Demonstrate a clear passion for the game, teammates, the organization and learning
• Resourcefulness: Utilize organizational resources to develop and understand organizational philosophies
• Self-awareness: Understand your skill set, understand your biases, recognize your areas of development
• Strategic Thinking: Employ a problem-solving mindset and strategic thinking

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

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Job Title: Apprentice, Baseball Analytics

Location: Arlington, TX

Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Query and report on data
• Build and maintain analytical tools, metrics, & models
• Create compelling data visualizations and stories
• Research game changing ideas and concepts
• Present information to organizational stakeholders and executives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, data science, or related field
• Strong written & verbal communication as well as visualization skills
• Strong knowledge of baseball and associated data & technologies
• Proficiency in SQL, R, Python, Tableau, SSRS, Microsoft BI, STAN, and/or other analytical platforms and languages
• Familiarity with concepts such as predictive learning, cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, & Bayesian analysis
• A creative mindset, open-mindedness, and desire to work in a learning culture

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

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Please note, this posting contains multiple positions, all of which report to the Manager of Baseball Analytics.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Job Purpose:
Work with Baseball Analytics group to manage departmental infrastructure, build out analytic workflows, and support optimal development processes within the group. The Reds envision the person in this position to play a major role in the creating and maintaining stable production environments, allowing stakeholders to easily access information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain software build and release processes including continuous integration of software modules.
• Develop and maintain production data analysis jobs in tandem with data scientists and baseball analysts.
• Select, deploy, and maintain software services to best support external consumers of analytical information, as well as the efficient development of new analytics.
• Develop, document and communicate processes to team members.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of automated tests and monitoring services to ensure continued reliability of our analytical products.
• Collaborate with Baseball Systems and IT departments to integrate processes and ensure organizational alignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Because the Reds expect any candidate for this position to possess the capacity to discover and learn new technologies quickly, their emphasis for evaluating candidates will be on their demonstrated experience and talent in developing reliable technical solutions rather than their knowledge of any specific programming languages or tools. However, the Reds anticipate that familiarity with the following items could be beneficial in this role:

• Python, or similar programming languages, including for web development (Flask) and/or data analysis (Pandas)
• Linux/Unix
• Docker and related technologies for virtualization
• R (the statistical computing environment)
• Relational databases (SQL)
• Spark and Hadoop, and/or other technologies for processing high volume data sets (HPC, stream processing, NoSQL, etc.)
• Azure DevOps or similar tools (Jenkins, TeamCity, etc.) for automation and continuous integration
• Azure cloud computing services or similar environments (AWS)
• Kubernetes
• Web services, microservices, REST APIs, serverless, and related software architecture concepts

Work Environment:

• Remote working accommodations are available.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Hours may periodically include nights, weekends and holidays.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet Department productivity standards.

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

Job Title: Baseball Research Analyst

Job Purpose:
Work with the Baseball Analytics, Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development staffs to develop and support analysis and research requests. The Reds envision the person in this position to play a major role in the creation of new baseball analytics/development concepts, supporting player evaluation, development and acquisitions and on-field strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, implement and maintain method and models, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
• Assist staff with ad-hoc research projects and data requests.
• Create tools to improve the flow of information and insights.
• Work with the Reds’ Baseball Analytics and Systems staff to integrate new statistical analyses, models and data visualizations into existing and new applications.
• Collaborate with Major League Operations, Player Development, Sports Science and Scouting departments to plan, manage and integrate analyses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field, such as Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering.
• Understanding of statistical analysis and predictive and prescriptive modeling.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g. R, Python) and database querying (SQL).
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with all aspects of Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development.
• Knowledge of current baseball research, traditional baseball statistics and strategy.
• Understanding of the workings of baseball front office.

Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Hours may periodically include nights, weekends and holidays.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet Department productivity standards.

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

Job Title: Data Scientist

Job Purpose:
Work with the Manager of Baseball Analytics to implement the department’s research and development efforts within new and existing applications. The Reds envision the person in this position to play a major role in the creation of new baseball analytics concepts with the ultimate goal of enhancing player evaluation and on-field performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, implement and maintain predictive models and metrics utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
• Work with the Reds’ Baseball Analytics and Systems staff to integrate new statistical analyses, models and data visualizations into existing and new applications.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and effectively prepare and present findings.
• Keep up to date on new predictive modeling techniques and evaluate their potential for application to baseball data sets.
• Collaborate with Major League Operations, Player Development and Sports Science departments to design and implement statistical analyses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 3+ years of experience in computational field, such as Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Quantitative Social Sciences or Analytics.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and predictive modeling.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical software (e.g. R, Python) and database querying (SQL).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all aspects of Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development staffs.
• Experience with Bayesian statistics. (Preferable, but not required)
• Understanding of typical baseball data structures.
• Knowledge of current baseball research, sabermetric concepts, traditional baseball statistics and strategy.

Work Environment:

• Remote working accommodations are available.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Hours may periodically include nights, weekends and holidays.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet Department productivity standards.

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

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Position: Research and Development Intern

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

The Tampa Bay Rays are in search of their next Research and Development Intern. The Rays’ R&D group helps shape Baseball Operations’ decision-making processes through the analysis and interpretation of data. They are seeking those with a passion for baseball and a desire to contribute through mathematics, data analysis, and computation. Their next intern will be an intellectual contributor that can work both individually and collaboratively, coming up with interesting research questions to explore, find ways to answer those questions with the data at their disposal, communicate the results of their research, and work to apply their research outcomes to improve how the Rays organization operates. The Rays want to work with people who care about being good teammate, want to make a positive impact on their organization, have an innovative spirit, and will explore new ways to make them better. Does this describe you?

Responsibilities:

• Develop strong skills in statistical modeling and quantitative analysis of a variety of data sources, for the purpose of player evaluation, player development and strategic decision-making
• Learn methods for communicating complex research findings to a variety of Baseball Operations audiences
• Design research inquiries with the potential to yield immediately actionable findings within our organization
• Work collaboratively with and assist other members of their department with your areas of expertise
• Collect in-game data to support operational needs of the department
• Ad hoc research and analysis in support of general Baseball Operations tasks

Qualifications:

• A solid foundation in mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, engineering and/or related fields.
• Advanced computational skills
• Experience with R, Python, and/or Stan preferred.
• Experience solving complex problems.
• Creativity to discover new avenues of research.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here. This position is paid.

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Position: 2020 Baseball Video Scouting Internship

Location: Coplay, PA

Sports Info Solutions, originally founded as Baseball Info Solutions, is looking for highly motivated individuals with a desire to work in the baseball industry. Video Scouts will have a chance to make an immediate impression on the company. Each Video Scout will be collecting data that is directly used by SIS clients (including major league teams) for advance scouting and evaluation purposes. Not only will the Video Scouts become more familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of hundreds of amateur and professional players, but they will also learn the ins and outs of the baseball statistics industry.

Former Video Scouts have risen rapidly through major league front offices after getting their start watching two to three games per day at SIS. In the words of one former Video Scout and current Vice President of Baseball Operations, “My summer at [BIS] was the best baseball experience of my life.” Major league teams frequently come to SIS for recommendations when they need to fill a position within their organization, and SIS’ top video scouts each year routinely land team internships and/or full-time jobs.

SIS takes pride in making their internships great development opportunities for those looking to get their start in baseball. In addition to gaining invaluable experience watching thousands of players across different levels, SIS offers introductory classes that cover writing scouting reports and using the database management language, SQL. They also provide insight and advice from previous SIS Video Scouts who have branched out into a variety of areas in the sports industry.

To apply, read through the basic information about the position then use the link below the description to submit your application.

Responsibilities:

• Score and pitch chart MLB, MiLB and amateur games using specialized computer software
• Check the accuracy and validity of data
• Prepare and analyze statistical data for delivery to customers
• Assist with the production of the 2021 Bill James Handbook
• Provide administrative support to the full-time staff

Time Frame:
SIS offers two unique start dates for this position. The first begins on February 3rd, 2020. It will last for a period of four to five months into early June, with the possibility of extending further based on company workload and the Video Scout’s performance. The second begins on March 2nd, 2020. This will last five to six months into early September, again with a possibility of extending longer.

Compensation:

• Video Scouts will be paid at $9 per hour and college course credit will be offered for those interested
• Each Video Scout will also be eligible for regular raises based on performance
• There will also be opportunities to sign up to work overtime to earn extra income (opportunities will depend on work levels throughout the year)

To Apply:
Click here to apply for the 2020 Baseball Video Scout position.

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Please note, this posting contains multiple positions. All positions are paid.

Position: Baseball Operations Internship

Description:
The Los Angeles Angels Baseball Operations department is seeking passionate individuals to join their team for the 2020 season. Applicants can come from any discipline or background, as long as you have the curiosity, open-mindedness, and perseverance to take on difficult problems.

As a Baseball Operations Intern, you will be fully immersed in their department, and given the resources to learn, grow, and develop over the course of the season. The Angels’ goal is to find people with the necessary skills and traits to become long-term members of the department.

Examples of things you will do during the internship:

• Contribute to the ML advance scouting process
• Assist with preparation for the 2020 MLB Draft
• Develop visualizations and other mechanisms for communicating information to Baseball Operations personnel
• Perform player evaluations, combining statistics, video, and other data sources
• Assist with special projects as assigned

You should have:

• Creativity, strong attention to detail, and a growth mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team on complex projects
• Willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• A flexible schedule with availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to traverse office and stadium frequently
• Ability to work in inclement weather (when in stadium)

In addition to handling the essential functions of the Angels’ internship, the team desires counter-intuitive thinkers who will take initiative and explore new research opportunities. Previous interns have developed ideas that have changed the way the organization approaches important challenges and they hope you will bring the same mindset with you.

The Angels believe that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply:
Please provide (1) a current resume and (2) answer the following two questions in no more than 250 words each. These requirements are an integral part of your application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Application deadline is 8:59 pm PST on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

1. Detail a project or experience that you have worked on that you are proud of. Do you have any takeaways from this experience that have helped prepare you for this role? The project or experience does not need to be baseball-related.

2. What is the area in which you feel you need the most improvement? What are some steps you could take to improve upon this weakness?

Applications should be completed through this link.

Position: Player Development Internship

The Los Angeles Angels Player Development department is seeking passionate individuals to join their team for the 2020 season. Applicants can come from any discipline or background as long as you have the curiosity, open-mindedness, and perseverance to take on difficult problems.

As a Player Development Intern, you will be fully immersed in their department, and given the resources to learn, grow, and develop over the course of the season. Our goal is to find people with the necessary skills and traits to become long-term members of the department. The internship is based out of the Angels Minor League Complex in Tempe, Arizona and begins in early January.

Examples of things you will do during the internship:

• Collaborate with Player Development personnel to create, organize, and develop tools to support processes and players throughout the year
• Develop visualizations and other mechanisms for communicating information to Player Development personnel and minor league players
• Perform player evaluations combining statistics, video, and other data sources
• Assist with special projects as assigned across Player Development and other areas of Baseball Operations (i.e. Amateur Draft, Trade Deadline)
• Contribute to day-to-day operations of the Player Development department

You should have:

• Interest in the latest trends and research in Player Development
• Creativity, strong attention to detail, and a growth mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team on complex projects
• Strong willingness to work with individuals from a variety of linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Enthusiasm to both teach others and learn new techniques
• A flexible schedule with availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to traverse office and stadium frequently
• Ability to work in inclement weather (when in stadium)

In addition to handling the essential functions of their internship, the Angels desire counter-intuitive thinkers who will take initiative and explore new research opportunities. Previous interns have developed ideas that have changed the way the organization approaches important challenges and they hope you will bring the same mindset with you.

The Angels believe that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply:
Please provide (1) a current resume and (2) answer the following two questions in no more than 250 words each. These requirements are an integral part of your application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Application deadline is 8:59 pm PST on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

1. Detail a project or experience that you have worked on that you are proud of. Do you have any takeaways from this experience that have helped prepare you for this role? The project or experience does not need to be baseball-related.

2. What is the area in which you feel you need the most improvement? What are some steps you could take to improve upon this weakness?

3. What is your level of fluency in English and Spanish?

Applications should be completed through this link.

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This posting contains two positions. Please note instructions for applying for each position below.

Position: Professional Scouting Trainee

Reports to: Assistant Director; Professional Scouting

Position Overview: The Atlanta Braves Professional Scouting Department is seeking a trainee for the 2020 baseball season. This trainee position will interface with the Atlanta Braves front office as well as the be the main point of contact for the Professional Scouts.

Trainee Program Department Overview: This is an entry-level opportunity that will expose the individual to the many facets of not only the Professional Scouting Department but will provide a strong foundation to begin a career in professional baseball.

Major responsibilities:

• Daily updating of roster/magnet boards for all executives
• This will require knowledge of MLB’s eBis2 platform
• Ability to generate specific reports as requested by executives in a timely fashion
• Point person regarding visiting scout tickets
• Main person to oversee Braves scouts’ schedules
• Coordinate annual departmental meetings (travel, accommodation, meals, etc.)
• Produce/send daily player transaction emails to the professional scouting staff
• Attend/scout all home games
• Potential travel to affiliates nearby to scout the system
• First point of contact with the Pro Scouts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of current baseball statistics and analytics used in player evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Intermediate knowledge of SQL Server
• Possess excellent critical thinking and time management skills
• Ability to work extensive hours as dictated by the Major League season schedule (including weekends and holidays throughout the season)
• Knowledge of and passion for professional baseball
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move throughout all areas and levels of the ballpark
• Must be able to relocate to the Atlanta area
• Commitment from January 1 through December 15
• Must complete a successful background check

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Basic understanding of R
• Previous baseball playing experience

To Apply:
To apply for the Professional Scouting Trainee position, please submit resume/cover letter to proscouting@braves.com.

Position: Minor League Video & Information Intern

Reports to: Minor League Video Coordinator

Position Overview: The Minor League Video and Information Intern will provide a service to an Atlanta Braves affiliate through charting live baseball games and providing video and information to Braves coaches, coordinators, and front office members. This role manages all aspects of the assigned affiliate’s video and advance scouting operation and aims to provide an experience that prepares the ideal candidate for a future role in the baseball industry.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and chart video for each game of the full minor league schedule of an assigned affiliate (home games and team travel to road games, postseason included).
• Manage a network of cameras set up to collect high-quality video from multiple angles.
• Attach, edit, and upload video following each game daily.
• Support the coaching staff/players with ad-hoc video/technology requests as assigned.
• Participate in the affiliate’s advance scouting process and produce associated materials for the coaching staff.
• Attend a portion of the Braves’ Spring Training camp in Venice, FL to undergo training in video and advance information.
• Participate in periodic calls with the Baseball Operations group in Atlanta.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• An understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and an ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated individual with high degree of responsibility including confidentiality, sense of urgency, and accountability.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented person who can prioritize their workload and follow-through with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm in attitude and approach.
• Willing to relocate to a Braves minor league affiliate from Mid-March through Mid-September.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• The ability to safely lift and transport equipment weighing 25 lbs. or more.
• The ability to climb ladders and successfully place equipment from variable positions and heights.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Must complete a successful background check.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred
• Programming experience with SQL/R
• Playing experience at the collegiate/professional level
• This is a paid position that includes a housing stipend for the duration of the minor league season.

To Apply:
To apply for the Minor League Video & Information Intern position, please submit resume/cover letter to MLops@braves.com.

The Atlanta Braves are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Please note, this posting contains multiple positions.

Position Title: Data Scientist

Department: Baseball Research & Development

Primary Purpose:
The Cleveland Indians are seeking a data scientist to join the team’s Baseball Research and Development group. The data scientist will use their machine learning expertise and the Indians proprietary data to develop statistical and machine learning models that support baseball operations decisions across all facets of the organization. This position will work closely with other members of the R&D department as well as key stakeholders across the organization to design and build cutting edge models and tools that help the Indians stay ahead of the competition. The ideal candidate will possess experience working with large data sets and advanced machine-learning models. Strong applicants will demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and the ability to learn new concepts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, design, test, and deploy machine learning models to support all aspects of Baseball Operations
• Work with high-dimensional spatio-temporal data and other large data sets
• Share technical expertise with other members of department; communicate findings to Baseball Operations staff
• Maintain an understanding of emerging data science tools and research, as well as potential new data sources and technology options

Role Requirements and Preferences:

• Education & Experience Requirements
• Advanced degree and/or demonstrated work experience in a quantitative field (i.e. computer science, statistics, engineering, mathematics)
• Experience with a variety of modeling and statistical techniques, such as neural nets, deep learning, support vector machines, gradient boosting, adversarial learning, and computer vision
• Expertise with statistical programming languages (e.g. R, Python)
• Proficiency in a database language (e.g. SQL)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with one or more ML libraries such as Tensorflow, Keras, scikit-learn, Theano, Spark MLib, H2O
• Experience creating data visualizations with tools such as ggplot, d3.js, Matplotlib and/or Tableau
• Experience working with baseball data
• Experience with computer vision, particularly image segmentation, object detection, and tracking algorithms

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 that can be found here.

Position Title: Sports Science Analyst

Department: Baseball Research & Development

Primary Purpose:
The Cleveland Indians are seeking an analyst to join the team’s Baseball Research and Development group with a focus on answering questions specific to sports science. The position will use data and statistics to provide research and analysis to support the Indians’ player development, medical, S&C, and sports science staff in helping Indians players perform at optimal levels. This individual will work closely with other analysts in the R&D department as well as sports science, player development, medical, strength & conditioning, and other staff members across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in statistics and/or data science, the ability to effectively communicate findings to colleagues in non-technical roles, and a passion for learning more about baseball. Strong applicants will demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and the ability to learn new concepts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret baseball data with a focus on sports science
• Research, build, test, and deploy statistical models to support Baseball Operations
• Design and implement research studies to improve organizational knowledge in sports science
• Visualize data in concise, readable formats for non-technical staff members
• Communicate research findings to key stakeholders across the organization
• Work with sports science, strength & conditioning, and medical departments to capture player performance data
• Evaluate and recommend new data sources and technologies

Role Requirements and Preferences

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated work experience in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, operations research, economics, or data science
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a data-driven way
• Creativity to brainstorm new avenues of research
• Demonstrated passion for baseball analytics and/or sports science.
• Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (e.g. R, Python)
• Proficiency in a database language (e.g. SQL)
• Ability to communicate research findings and other technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Preferred Experience:

• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and publicly available research
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field
• Experience working with baseball data
• Experience with data visualization
• Experience with experimental design and/or causal inference

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 that can be found here.

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Position: Player Development Coach

Job Description:

The Detroit Tigers are currently seeking Player Development Coaches for minor league affiliate coaching staffs. This role will work collaboratively with the Manager, Hitting Coach and Pitching Coach. As a member of the Tigers Player Development staff, this coach will collaborate with Baseball Analytics, Performance Science and Video Operations to support the goal of improving on-field player performance. This coach will be responsible for the support of technologies and data collection, the review and distribution of advance reports and general coaching support. A successful candidate will have strong on-field baseball experience, a technical aptitude and an educational mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the coaching staff with the integration of information provided by Baseball Analytics, Performance Science, Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning and Video Operations.
• Provide guidance, oversight and support for the technologies used by coaching staff and players.
• Continually educate and support players and staff members on organizational analytics, technologies and philosophies.
• Provide regular feedback to appropriate staff members on the implementation and usage of technologies and data to ensure effectiveness and quality.
• Assist with the development of daily plans to support overall Player Development goals for each player.
• Throw batting practice and participate in on-field training sessions on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Knowledge, Skilles, and Abilities:

• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong aptitude for information technology.
• Experience or strong interest in using baseball data to support coaching or skill development.
• Prior playing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced baseball statistics preferred.
• Experience with any of the following technologies strongly preferred:
• Rapsodo
• TrackMan
• Blast Motion/Diamond Kinetics
• K-Motion/4D Motion
• Edgertronic
• Force Plates
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL) a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Located at the Tigers minor league affiliates (Toledo, OH; Erie, PA; Lakeland, FL; Comstock Park, MI; Norwich, CT).
• Requires travel on road trips.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.

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

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