Associate, Minor League Analytics (Dominican Republic)

Location: New York Mets Complex – Dominican Republic

Job Description:
The New York Mets are seeking a DR Associate Analyst in Baseball Analytics. This analyst will be based in the Dominican Republic Academy. The Analyst will spend the full year at the Academy, from Spring Training through the end of the season.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive the direction of Player Plans by working with the Player Development & Performance departments to choose the right individual development focus and find ways to measure progress 
• Interpret data and model-based results on internal reports and websites to help coaches use the information to work with their players 
• Help young players learn their strengths and areas for improvement by educating them on how to use data to enhance their development 
• Work with the other affiliate analysts to help improve each other’s understanding of the game and our minor league players, especially as players transfer from one affiliate to another 
• Modify existing codebase and develop new automated reports to be used by coaches and players before games 
• Develop a strong understanding of the various types of technology that are used throughout Player Development 
• Provide feedback to the rest of Baseball Analytics and Baseball Systems on reports, models, and tools that relate to Player Development 
• Collaborate with members of Player Development, including coordinators and the coaching staff, to help the affiliate prepare for games and to help the players develop their skills 
• As time permits, analysts will be assigned additional coding and/or statistical modeling projects relating to Player Development 
• Additional ad hoc requests from Baseball Analytics and Player Development in line with these job responsibilities 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience 
• Fluency in Spanish 
• Firm understanding of modern baseball technology 
• Basic proficiency in R, Python, or similar, as well as proficiency in SQL 
• Strong communication skills 
• Statistical modeling experience is a plus 
• Ability to work cooperatively with others 
• Willingness to spend the season at the DR Academy throughout the duration of the season, which includes working nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the team’s schedule 

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

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