Position: Miami Marlins Baseball Analytics Intern

Location: Miami

Description:

The Baseball Analytics Intern will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and research of baseball information. The specific day-to-day responsibilities of this position will vary depending on the baseball calendar, but it requires a general knowledge of how to use objective data to answer baseball-related questions, with a strong preference for a candidate possessing an established foundation of statistical and database management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced statistical analysis on large datasets in order to assist in the decision-making of the Baseball Operations department.
• Expand upon existing analytical strategy by improving existing resources and creating new databases, models, and reports.
• Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested and present those results in a concise, straightforward manner.
• Monitor publically available baseball research.
• Provide administrative support and complete general intern duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of and passion for the game of baseball.
• Ability to communicate baseball analytics concepts to individuals with diverse baseball backgrounds.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to self-direct.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during the season.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant practical experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Familiarity with current state of freely available baseball research required.
• Knowledge of ball tracking data (e.g. Pitch F/X, TrackMan, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL strongly preferred.
• Experience with R statistical software package strongly preferred.
• Experience with at least one scripting language (e.g. Perl, Python, Ruby) a plus.

Compensation:
This position is compensated.

To Apply:
Interested applicants can email their materials to marlinsinternships@gmail.com.