Job Posting: New York Yankees Advance Scouting Analyst

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December 13, 2021

Position: Analyst, Advance Scouting

Location: Tampa, FL

The New York Yankees Organization is accepting applications for an Affiliate Advance Scouting Analyst. The Affiliate Analyst will be on staff, travelling with team and responsible for the day to day creation, education and implementation of high quality advance reports and provide analysis to players and coaches. The Analyst will utilize their data driven skill set to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct day-to-day operations of the Advance Scouting processes at minor league affiliate. Serves as the point person for creation and implementation of all advance materials.
  • Provide statistical analysis and quantitative research to support the affiliate coaching staff and players.
  • Seek data-driven answers for strategic decision making. Pose questions for research and consult with Quantitative Analysis department.
  • Educate and implement NYY Advance concepts and philosophy to the coaches, staff and players.
  • Collaborate with Player Development, Quantitative Analysis, and Performance Science Departments to ensure that all affiliate initiatives are implemented and executed.
  • Assist Player Development with creating and implementing individual player development and objective plans.
  • Support on-field needs, including but not limited to operating NYY technologies.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Proficiency with SQL or other modern database technologies preferred.
  • Experience with programming languages (i.e., R or Python) preferred.
  • Ability to articulate complex information and filter it down to applicable levels.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and respectfully with both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Ability to multitask and work toward several milestones on various projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrate advanced baseball knowledge; maintains familiarity with sabermetric principles and advanced metrics.
  • Demonstrate open mindedness, innovation, and progressive thinking. Open to new ideas and philosophies and is willing to challenge traditional baseball principles.
  • Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

To Apply
Interested applicants may apply via this link.

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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