Baseball Analytics Intern

Position Summary:
The Baseball Analytics Intern will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and facilitation of baseball information. The specific day-to-day responsibilities of this position will vary depending on the baseball calendar, but will revolve around analyzing and troubleshooting baseball data. A competitive candidate will be an excellent communicator and possess an established foundation of analytical skills. The position will report to the Director of Analytics.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate information and effectively communicate analytical products across departments.
• Expand upon Marlins analytical strategy by creating new applications and reports.
• Improve and refine existing processes for the Baseball Operations Department. 
• Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested.
• Present analysis and research results in a complete, concise, and engaging manner.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to self-direct.
• Demonstrated baseball research, experience visualizing data, and/or strong technical acumen.
• Ability to communicate baseball analytics concepts to individuals with diverse baseball backgrounds, including coaches, scouts, and executives.
• Understanding of and passion for the game of baseball.
• High level of familiarity with the current state of baseball research.
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout February – October 2023

Suggested Education & Experience Guidelines:

•   Undergraduate or graduate degree in a field that emphasizes technical and analytical problem-solving skills, such as mathematics, computer science, engineering.
• Understanding of advanced forecasting techniques is strongly preferred.
• Meaningful work experience with Tableau, SQL Server, R, and/or Python is strongly preferred.
• Ability and desire to learn other programming languages as needed.
• Baseball/softball playing experience is a plus.

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.

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Professional Scouting Intern

Position Summary:
Support the Professional Scouting Department, Baseball Operations, and Professional Scouts by working closely with the Professional Scouting Assistant Director in creating & maintaining department systems & processes throughout the season. Responsibilities include but are not limited to those outlined below.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the creation & maintenance of documents in preparation of Spring Training, including but not limited to information on roster status details. 
• Assist in the creation of & maintenance of documents regarding assignment coverage & assigned targets throughout the season.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of the Professional Scouting Scout Scheduler.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of documents in preparation of the Trade Deadline.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of documents in preparation of Free Agency.
• Assist in tracking the timely completion of Professional Scouting Reports. 
• Review daily transactions and provide player acquisition recommendations. 
• Complete manual ad hoc data pulls.
• Write & execute SQL queries for ad hoc projects.
• Create & maintain updated player magnets. 
• Complete a weekly department update to be reviewed by the Professional Scouting Assistant Director. 
• Assist in planning & preparing for Professional Scouting Department meetings. 
• Provide additional technical support for Professional Scouts.
• Proactively provide insightful thoughts to improve department systems, initiatives, & processes including the completion of assigned or self-devised innovative research projects. 
• Maintain consistent & open communication with the Professional Scouting Assistant Director.
• Willing & able to assist outside of the Professional Scouting Department with ad hoc assignments and projects. 
• At the discretion of & assignment by the Professional Scouting Assistant Director, the Professional Scouting Intern will have the ability to attend Florida Complex League, Low A Southeast League, & Miami Marlins games & complete reports for development purposes. 
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout February – October 2023

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• SQL/Tableau/R Preferred
• Trackman/Bats Familiarity

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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