Position: Detroit Tigers Baseball Analytics & Operations Internship

Location: Detroit

Description:

The Detroit Tigers are looking for a Baseball Analytics & Operations Intern who will be primarily responsible for assisting with day-to-day tasks in the front office. Responsibilities will focus on database design and maintenance, systems development and baseball research. Interns will also assist other areas within Baseball Operations as necessary (Advance Scouting, Amateur Scouting, International Scouting and Player Development). The position will run from March-December of 2016.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and maintaining internal databases and monitoring the import of data feeds.
• Support internal systems development.
• Assist the Baseball Operations department with ad hoc projects as directed.
• Provide support for Baseball Operations meetings and player transaction decisions.
• Contribute to analysis of Major and Minor League Players.
• Staying current on publicly available baseball research and technology.
• Support Advance Scouting, Amateur Scouting, International Scouting and Player Development with their daily
  operations.

Qualifications:

• Candidates with a degree (undergrad or graduate) or extensive background in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Computer Science are preferred.
• The ideal candidate must be senior or recent graduate (within 6 months).
• Strong baseball knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using SQL and statistical software such as R.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical concepts, particularly those relevant to sabermetric player evaluation techniques.
• Experience with large data sets and statistical modeling preferred.
• Knowledge of JavaScript and web development skills preferred.
• Professional attitude and work ethic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytic skills and knowledge of a scripting language preferred.
• Previous work with a professional baseball organization preferred.
• Experience with software development and implementation preferred.
• Baseball playing or scouting experience a plus.
• The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Compensation:
This position is compensated.

To Apply:
Please apply here.