The Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Research and Development Department has a number of both full-time and internship positions available. These are all paid positions with flexible start dates depending on your availability. All positions are based in Milwaukee with some travel depending on role.

The Research and Development Department is a critical component to the success of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. We develop the information used in decision-making processes across all other departments. You will be given the opportunity to work on new and innovative research problems and work with personnel across the front-office to see the implementation. We strive to discover the most accurate and actionable information possible to help the Brewers win the World Series.
We are proud to offer highly competitive perks and benefits. For more information about our Crew, other benefits and insight into our Club culture please visit our Careers Page.

Senior Analyst, High Performance – Baseball Research and Development

Position Summary:
The Senior Analyst will deliver research and tools to improve decision-making with a focus on the application of High Performance data and information in the spaces of biomechanics, strength and conditioning, availability, health, and training conditions. Working within the Baseball Research and Development Department, the Senior Analyst will work closely with the Baseball Systems, High Performance, and Baseball Operations Departments on projects and processes.

The position requires an individual who has intellectual curiosity, is a self-starter, and can communicate technical and analytical concepts effectively to a non-technical audience. Being passionate about using data, analysis, and technology to improve baseball decision making processes, as well as understanding the connection between physiological processes and performance are essential qualities for the position.

Core Duties:

• Provide guidance to leadership in the Baseball Research and Development and High Performance departments on strategy and prioritization on High Performance related initiatives
• Evaluate the quality of proprietary High Performance data from sources such as wearable sensors or motion capture systems and make recommendations as to their usage
• Create explanatory and predictive models to aid in a variety of player acquisition, player development, gameplay, health, and training decisions. Partner with personnel in the High Performance and Baseball Systems departments on these processes to help create a full evaluation and decision-making pipeline.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree (Masters/Ph.D) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, and two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

To Apply:
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Analyst, High Performance – Baseball Research and Development

Position Summary:
The Analyst will deliver research and tools to improve decision-making with a focus on the application of High Performance data and information in the spaces of biomechanics, strength and conditioning, availability, health, and training conditions. Working within the Baseball Research and Development Department, the Analyst will work closely with the Baseball Systems, High Performance, and Baseball Operations Departments on projects and processes.
The position requires an individual who has intellectual curiosity, is a self-starter, and can communicate technical and analytical concepts effectively to a non-technical audience. Being passionate about using data, analysis, and technology to improve baseball decision making processes, as well as understanding the connection between physiological processes and performance are essential qualities for the position. Residence in Milwaukee is required. 

Core Duties:

• Evaluate the quality of proprietary High-Performance data from sources such as wearable sensors or motion capture systems and make recommendations as to their usage
• Create explanatory and predictive models to aid in a variety of player acquisition, player development, gameplay, health, and training decisions. Partner with personnel in the High Performance and Baseball Systems departments on these processes to help create a full evaluation and decision-making pipeline.
• Investigate emerging data sources and identify potential for predictive value and actionable insights to improve decision making.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, or related field from four-year college or university. Advanced degree or current pursuit of advanced degree in one of the areas mentioned above or a related field is desirable.

To Apply:
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Analyst – Baseball Research and Development

Position Summary:
The Analyst will deliver research and tools to improve decision making, working with the Baseball R&D, Baseball Systems Departments and the entire Baseball Operations Department. The position requires a person who has intellectual curiosity, is a self-starter and can communicate technical and analytical concepts effectively to a non-technical audience. Being passionate about using data, analysis and technology to improve decision making processes is also a key differentiator.

Core Duties:

• Evaluate existing data sources and build predictive or explanatory models to aid in a variety of player acquisition, player development and gameplay decisions.
• Investigate emerging data sources and identify potential for predictive value and actionable insights to improve decision making.
• Develop visualizations and other mechanisms for disseminating analytical results to the front office, player development staff, and other baseball employees – including consideration for less technically and analytically inclined consumers.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, or related field from four-year college or university. Advanced degree or current pursuit of advanced degree in one of the areas mentioned above or a related field is desirable.

To Apply:
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Intern – Baseball Research and Development

Position Summary:
Will work with the Baseball Research and Development, Baseball Systems Departments, and the entire Baseball Operations Department to deliver research and tools to improve decision making. The position requires a person who has intellectual curiosity, is a self-starter and can communicate technical and analytical concepts effectively to non-technical people. Being passionate about using data, analysis, and technology to improve decision making processes is also a key differentiator.

Core Duties:

• Work with Baseball R&D and Baseball Operations to understand analytical needs and implement best practices for meeting those needs
• Investigate emerging data sources and identify potential for predictive value and actionable insights to improve decision making
• Develop visualizations and other mechanisms for disseminating analytical results to Baseball Operations, including consideration for less technically and analytically inclined consumers

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or in the current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, or related field from four-year college or university. Advanced degree or current pursuit of advanced degree in one of the areas mentioned above or a related field is desirable.

To Apply:
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Area Scout, Amateur Scouting
Amateur Scouting Fellow

Area Scout, Amateur Scouting

Primary Purpose:
The Cleveland Guardians are seeking an Area Scout to join their Amateur Scouting department. At a high level, Area Scouts execute the organization’s scouting process by knowing players and their areas well to prepare the organization for acquisition opportunities. Area Scouts will be expected to gather quality intel while building networks that extend through their region and into professional baseball.

The ideal candidate will be curious, creative, open-minded, and excited to work in a collaborative and rapidly changing environment. The candidate will be able to clearly communicate with others, build trusting relationships, and execute the organization’s vision through passion, resourcefulness, and strategic thinking. They will take the initiative to advance the Guardians’ procedures and philosophies, especially related to our scouting process and the Major League Baseball draft.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the scouting process by applying organizational philosophies to know players and the assigned area well.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with players, families, and stakeholders across the amateur baseball landscape.
• Gather and document information to provide holistic assessments and further the organization’s understanding of players. This includes but is not limited to biographical, background, and scheduling information; video capture; unique data collection; and otherwise.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders daily.

Requirements:

The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees. In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups – including women, people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidates may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed within this job description, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

• Bachelor’s degree or prior professional experience
• Demonstrated passion for scouting, baseball analytics, sports science, hitting or pitching analysis and/or biomechanics, strength and conditioning, motor learning, or other baseball or softball-related fields.

Preferred Experience:
While we are looking for candidates who bring a variety of skill sets, successful Area Scouts have possessed some of the following skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and publicly available research.
• The ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus but not necessary.
• Demonstrated experience with a database language such as SQL.

Standard Requirements:

• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive manner to the scouting community, players, coaches, and the general public.
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively across all mediums.
• This position will require travel to games, workouts, and events across the country.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members in all departments of the organization.
• Ability to act according to organizational values in pursuit of excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Ability to walk, sit, or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of a ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs.

To Apply:
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Amateur Scouting Fellow

Primary Purpose:
The Guardians Fellowship program is designed to accelerate the pace of development and impact for people interested in working for our organization. Fellowship roles are focused on solving complex challenges and developing new approaches, tools, and techniques to meaningfully drive the organization forward.

The Guardians are seeking Fellows to join their Amateur Scouting department. Each Fellow will collaborate with and be a resource for the Amateur Scouting staff. Fellows will be expected to manage the collection of multiple data streams on amateur players to prepare the organization for acquisition opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be curious, creative, open-minded, and excited to work in a collaborative and rapidly changing environment. The candidate will be able to clearly communicate with others, build trusting relationships, and execute the organization’s vision through passion, resourcefulness, and strategic thinking. They will take the initiative to advance the Guardians’ procedures and philosophies, especially related to the Major League Baseball draft.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply organizational philosophies to all phases of the scouting and information-gathering processes.
• Assist with the organization and execution of the scouting process through robust data/information collection to support and contribute to holistic player assessments.
• Assist scouting staff with various administrative tasks, such as database management and scheduling.
• Manage data collection and submission processes from all player assessment opportunities, including but not limited to games, workouts, and events.

Requirements:
The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees. In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups – including women, people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidates may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed within this job description, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

• Bachelor’s degree or
• Demonstrated passion for scouting, baseball analytics, sports science, hitting or pitching analysis and/or biomechanics, strength and conditioning, motor learning, or other baseball or softball-related fields.

Preferred Experience:
While we are looking for candidates who bring a variety of skill sets, successful fellows have possessed some of the following skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and publicly available research.
• The ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus but not necessary.

Standard Requirements:

• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive manner to the scouting community, players, coaches, and the general public.
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively across all mediums.
• This position will require travel to games, workouts, and events across the country.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members in all departments of the organization.
• Ability to act according to organizational values in pursuit of excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Ability to walk, sit, or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of a ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs.

To Apply:
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Organizational Intern, Major League Strategy

Department: Baseball Development
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Position Overview
The primary role of this position is to support the day-to-day production of material that enhances the strategy and preparedness of our major league coaching staff and players. This position will integrate critical thought with organizational research and resources to provide high quality information to our major league staff.

Responsibilities
Breakdown of responsibilities may vary depending on the background and strengths of the candidate. We hope to develop the selected individual based on their goals and how they can best help The Phillies. Previous responsibilities covered by this role and areas you might be able to make an impact include:

• Pre-series advance reports covering all aspects of opposing players
• Research and analysis to guide player development at the major league and minor league levels 
• Production and formatting of information cards that drive in-game strategy 
• Participation in group discussions to innovate and optimize internal processes
• Ad hoc projects to support major league coaches, Baseball Development and Baseball Operations
• Assist major league coaches with carrying out player training and preparation routines 

Required Qualifications:

• Careful attention to detail and strong problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong foundational knowledge in modern baseball analysis and evaluation
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including holidays, weekends and evenings as needed
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Philadelphia for the duration of the 2024 season

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish 
• Proficiency in SQL, R, and/or Python
• Experience building models and/or making rigorous predictions about on-field outcomes
• Experience interacting with statistical forecasts and providing information additive to existing processes

Interested applicants should submit both their resume, cover letter, and an answer to the following question:

Who is the best defender in Major League Baseball? Explain your reasoning. Please limit your response to 300 words.

Tip: There’s no defined right or wrong answer. Responses are used to get some insight into your thoughts on what is important in Baseball Development.

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Software Engineer
Data Engineer

Software Engineer, Baseball Systems

DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations: Research & Development – Baseball Systems
REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Systems
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Description:
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Systems Department is seeking to potentially fill a Baseball Systems Software Engineer position. We are a department focused on creating innovative software tools and data solutions that directly impact all facets of baseball operations and are used by scouts, coaches, players, player development staff, and the baseball operations front office. This role will focus on the development and maintenance of those systems, including creating web interfaces and web tools for the user interface; assisting in mobile application development; and building automated ETL processes which feed it.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of web interfaces for the Baseball Ops information system

• Assist with building data visualizations for baseball users

• Develop and maintain ETL processes for loading, processing, and quality-checking new data sources

• Build and/or support mobile-friendly user interfaces and experiences

• Build and/or support web services and business-layer applications that speak to both back-end databases and front-end interfaces

• Provide development support and guidance to Baseball Operations power users and general support to all Baseball Operations front-office and field personnel, as needed

• Examine, and where appropriate, prototype new technologies in the pursuit of creating competitive advantages through software, applications, and tools

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Subjects

• Experience with modern web-development practices, including HTML/CSS and/or front-end Javascript frameworks such as ReactJS, Angular or Vue

• Expertise in Python, Java, C# or a similar language

• Expertise with modern database technologies and SQL

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in building and deploying cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)

• Experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure as code

• Experience building web or native applications for mobile devices

• Experience building and supporting ETL processes

• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric concepts

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
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Data Engineer, Baseball Systems

DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations: Research & Development – Baseball Systems
REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Systems
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Description:
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Systems Department is seeking to potentially fill a Baseball Systems Data Engineer position. We are a department focused on creating innovative software tools and data solutions that directly impact all facets of baseball operations and are used by scouts, coaches, players, player development staff, and the baseball operations front office. This role will focus on the import and maintenance of the Chicago Cubs baseball information system data warehouse, including building automated ETL processes which feed it; maintaining back-end databases; automating data quality checks; and troubleshooting data source issues.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain ETL processes for loading and processing new data sources

• Create automated processes to identify data integrity problems

• Diagnose and resolve data source issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Subjects

• Expertise with modern database technologies and SQL

• Expertise in Python, Java, C# or a similar language

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience building and supporting ETL processes

• Experience with Airflow or related scheduling tools

• Experience working in a Linux environment

• Experience working with cloud-based computing

• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric concepts

• Knowledge of statistical concepts

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
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Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Operations- Entry Level Opportunities

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking highly motivated and creative entry level employees to assist with day-to-day tasks within various areas of their Baseball Operations department, including but not limited to Scouting, Player Development, High Performance, and Research and Development/Analytics. The start and end dates are flexible depending on candidate availability and both full-season and partial-season candidates will be considered. These positions will be based in Toronto, ON; Dunedin, FL; or one of our affiliate locations throughout Canada, the United States, and Dominican Republic. All positions are paid.

There are several roles with different primary focuses, with more detail on each broad type of position provided below. To the extent that you’re interested in a specific focus you may reflect that in your application, but you only need to submit one application to the program and all applications will be considered for possible fits. These job categories are intentionally broad, and a successful candidate may be considered for a role that involves a blend of these responsibilities, or in an entirely different area that is more suited to their unique experiences and skills. Many baseball careers are non-linear and an entry level role in any of these areas could ultimately lead to a career in a different area.

Across all roles, the Blue Jays are seeking:

• Demonstrated passion for baseball and excellent reasoning, problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-direct work. 
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills. 
• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the baseball calendar. 

The Blue Jays see diversity and employment equity as foundational to creating a successful culture.
Applicants who may not traditionally feel empowered to apply for a job in this field are strongly
encouraged to apply.

You may receive an email asking you to complete a more detailed follow-up application regarding your interests and employment goals. Please ensure that baseballresumes@bluejays.com is allowed in your email system.

Player Development Technology
In this role, candidates passionate about working directly with coaches and players will be embedded with teams at the Blue Jays’ development complexes (Dunedin, FL and Boca Chica, D.R.) and affiliate teams (Dunedin, FL; Vancouver, BC; Manchester, NH; Buffalo, NY). On a daily basis, you will be with your team as the point person for video, technology, and data resources. This may include helping to deploy and operate technology both in practice and game settings, organizing/cataloguing/reviewing video and data, helping to define and track player goals, and supporting longer-term R&D and Player Development projects. You will also assist with the logistical needs of the team (including Minor League Operations, Nutrition, and High Performance departments), and potentially on-field activities (BP, fungos, catching pens). Fluency with Microsoft Office is required; experience with a range of baseball-related data capture systems (BATS, Portable Trackman, Rapsodo, Diamond Kinetics, etc.) would be helpful, as would experience with video editing and review software. Spanish proficiency is also helpful, and may be required in some cases. If you’re interested in learning about the rhythms of a pro baseball season and passionate about a career in using data and technology to help players get better, this could be a good fit for you.

Operations (Scouting, Baseball Operations, Player Development)
Candidates will use their excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail to support the logistical and administrative functioning of the scouting, player development, or baseball operations departments. This could include data entry and cleaning, assisting with the coordination and execution of player evaluation projects, maintaining and organizing video and data resources, and helping to stay on top of departmental administrative functions (expense reports, compiling statistics and rosters, meeting logistics, etc.). If supporting our Player Development department, you may be asked to help integrate technology into on-field work, administer player plans, translate documents to/from English and Spanish, and help with scheduling for players and staff. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is important for this role; familiarity with baseball rules and regulations may be beneficial, and Spanish proficiency may also be helpful (or required in some cases).

Advance Scouting
In this role, candidates will use their strong knowledge of the game of baseball to support our Major League team in game-by-game and series-by-series preparation. This could include a wide range of activities, such as collecting and organizing statistics for reports, conducting ad-hoc research and analysis on players or the game of baseball generally, watching video to provide written evaluations and insights, and supporting on-field data and video collection. Strong time management and organizational skills are important, and skills with things like R, Shiny, and similar tools would be helpful plusses.

Research & Development
Candidates will use their analytical and programming skills to help identify and research baseball questions. Proficiency in self-directed research work using tools such as R, Python, and SQL in at least one, and ideally multiple, of the following areas is important: data acquisition, organization, and cleaning; modelling/machine learning; data visualization and/or automated reporting; and statistical summary techniques. Experience with advanced modelling techniques or other specialized skills (Computer Vision, Neural Networks, Bayesian Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Time Series etc.) would be beneficial, but not necessary. You may present work to a variety of audiences (fellow researchers, front office members, coaches, or players), and may use the results of research to contribute to player evaluations at key junctures. Additional duties may include providing logistical support to major events on the baseball calendar (Draft, Trade Deadline, etc.) and other general departmental support.

Baseball Systems Development
Candidates for this role will help to create, update, and support web applications and databases that are used throughout baseball operations; a moderate to high level of experience in computer science, web and/or database development, software engineering, or a related field is quite important. A portfolio of work showing your past experiences in these areas is also helpful. Duties may include working with end users to gather requirements, engineering systems to acquire and store new datasets, or doing front-end web design work on baseball information systems. You will have the opportunity to experience and provide logistical support to key points on the baseball calendar.

Biomechanics/Sports Science
Candidates for this role have a strong academic background in Biomechanics, Physics, Sports Science, or a related field and are passionate about applying their expertise to baseball. This could be in a research/data analysis focused capacity (ie. using data to create research/analysis that is used to drive decisions and help players improve), a role that is more hands-on with players and other development and performance staff (ie. working with players and staff in a real-time data capture setting to provide live movement feedback), or somewhere in the middle. In all cases, you would work closely with player development, R+D, and high performance staff to collaborate on research, contribute to player development goals, and support data capture and organization. You would be expected to individually stay on top of the latest research and resources in the field of biomechanics and sports science. Experience with statistical programming, modelling, and visualization tools is very helpful, but not required.

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Baseball Research & Development Intern

Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
Status: Part-Time

Description
Internships are a key way for us to find future full-time members of our department, with many of our senior department members beginning as interns. While a pathway to a full-time position is not assured, many of our former interns have found full-time opportunities with the Nationals or other MLB clubs. While internships ideally span from Opening Day to November 1st, we’re open to candidates that may not be available for this entire period.

The Washington Nationals are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use R to build statistical models to answer a primary baseball research question under the direction of a Baseball R&D team member
• Communicate findings through written reports, presentations, and informal conversations
• Design and build informative data visualizations for use in automated reports or internal web applications

Requirements:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Experience analyzing datasets and training statistical models using R, Python, or equivalent
• Has or is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
• Willingness to relocate to Washington, DC
• Authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

• Ability to complete statistical modeling projects
• Ability to listen and incorporate feedback
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills related to programming, statistical modeling, and data visualization
• Passion for baseball and desire to work in baseball operations
• Working knowledge of sabermetrics and modern quantitative baseball evaluation concepts

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Occasional long hours may be required during draft, trade deadline, or postseason.
• Interns can attend all home games but are not required to. Meals are provided to staff during games.

To Apply:
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Player Development Video & Information Trainee

Status: Part time

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Video and Information Trainee will provide a service to an Atlanta Braves affiliate through charting live baseball games and providing video and information to Braves coaches, coordinators, and front office personnel. This role manages all aspects of the assigned affiliate’s video, technology, and advance scouting operation and aims to provide an experience that prepares the ideal candidate for a future role in the baseball industry.

RESPONSIBIITIES:

• Capture video and collect data for each game of the full minor league schedule of an assigned affiliate (home games and team travel to road games, postseason included)
• Manage a network of cameras set up to collect high-quality video from multiple angles
• Attach, edit, and upload video following each game daily
• Assist in the deployment and utilization of all Braves technology equipment at assigned affiliate
• Support the coaching staff/players with ad-hoc video/technology requests as assigned
• Participate in the affiliate’s advance scouting process and produce associated materials for the coaching staff
• Attend Braves’ Spring Training camp in Venice, FL to undergo training of all video, technology, and advance applications
• Participate in periodic calls with the Baseball Operations group in Atlanta
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior baseball experience (High School, College, or Professional preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of baseball rules, scoring, and statistics
• Possess an understanding of pitch types and have the ability to identify them in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional verbal communication skills and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to relocate to a Braves minor league affiliate from April through Mid-September
• The ability to safely lift and transport equipment weighing 25 lbs. or more
• The ability to climb ladders and successfully place equipment from variable positions and heights
• Flexible schedule: able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Bachelor’s degree
• Able to successfully complete a background check

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

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Quantitative Analyst Associate
Software Engineer Associate

Quantitative Analyst Associate (Spring/Summer 2024)

Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Assistant Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Hourly Part-Time Seasonal

Position Overview:
As a Quantitative Analyst (QA) Associate, you help shape The Phillies Baseball Operations strategies by processing, analyzing, and interpreting large and complex data. You do more than just crunch the numbers; you carefully plan the design of your own studies by asking and answering the right questions, while also working collaboratively with other analysts and software engineers on larger projects.

Using analytical rigor, you work with your team as you mine through data and see opportunities for The Phillies to improve. After communicating the results of your studies and experiments to Baseball Operations leadership and executive staff, you collaborate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and trainers to incorporate your findings into Phillies practices. Identifying the challenge is only half the job; you also work to figure out and implement the solution.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct statistical research projects and manage the integration of their outputs into our proprietary tools and applications (e.g., performance projections, player valuations, draft assessments, injury analyses, etc.)
• Communicate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and medical staff to design and interpret statistical studies
• Assist the rest of the QA team with their projects by providing guidance and feedback on your areas of expertise within baseball, statistics, data visualization, and programming
• Continually enhance your knowledge of baseball and data science through reading, research, and discussion with your teammates and the rest of the front office
• Provide input in architecting the storage of baseball data

Required Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of statistics, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regularization, model assessment and selection, model inference and averaging, ensemble methods, etc.
• Meaningful work experience with statistical software (R, S-Plus, SAS, or similar), databases, and scripting languages such as Python
• Proven willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• Willingness to work as part of a team on complex projects
• Proven leadership and self-direction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or are pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in Statistics or related (e.g., mathematics, physics, or ops research) or equivalent practical experience
• 0-5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience drawing conclusions from data, communicating those conclusions to decision makers, and recommending actions

Please note: A cover letter is required for all applications. It should not exceed one page and must include a brief overview of why you are interested in this role and what makes you a good fit. It would be helpful to reference any applicable work you have done in school, through work experience, or any other side projects related to baseball or sports analytics.

To Apply:
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Software Engineer Associate (Spring/Summer 2024)

Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Hourly Part-Time Seasonal

Position Overview:
The work of a Software Engineer (SWE) Associate at The Phillies extends well beyond merely coding. As a SWE you contribute fresh ideas in a variety of areas, including information retrieval, networking and data storage, security, machine learning, natural language processing, UI design and mobile to shape the evolution of The Phillies baseball analytics systems.

Our ideal engineers will have a versatile skill set, be enthusiastic to handle new challenges and demonstrate leadership qualities. You will work closely with end-users across Scouting, Player Development and the Major League Coaching Staff while building software tools from the ground up. By identifying appropriate design specifications through collaboration with those end-users, you will build applications that conform to user needs.

Specific areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, the draft, free-agency, player valuation, player development, in-game strategy, and injury prevention. As a SWE you will have the opportunity to use your technical expertise to create software solutions that impact decision-making at The Phillies.

Responsibilities:

• Improve existing platforms and design new proprietary applications to be used directly by the GM and executive staff
• Collaborate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and medical staff regarding the design and technical specifications of software solutions for Baseball Operations
• Work together with Baseball R&D department to help optimize the Phillies baseball analytics systems, including crafting solutions to efficiently and effectively synthesize, organize and present data from multiple third-party sources
• Help to augment the technical knowledge of the entire Baseball Operations department by providing training, mentorship and support on the use of all applications and tools built by the team

Required Qualifications:

• Possess or are pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages (including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Go, Objective C, Python or JavaScript)
• Interest and ability to learn new technologies as needed
• Experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile application development, design thinking, machine learning, natural language processing, and data architecture
• Proven willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• Proven leadership and self-direction

Interested applicants should submit both their resume, cover letter, and an answer to the following question:

What is your favorite programming language to use and why do you like it? (250 word limit).

Tip: There’s no defined right or wrong answer. Responses are used to get some insight into your thoughts on what is important in software engineering.

Please submit your resume and question response no later than Sunday September 18, 2023. Applications without a question response will not be considered.

To Apply:
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Intern, Major League Operations (2024 Season)

Job Classification: Part-Time
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC

Summary:
Contribute to Washington Nationals Baseball Operations for the 2024 season as one of our highly valued interns. We’re looking for accomplished individuals who can contribute to our front office by specializing in work related to Major League Operations. This internship is for the 2024 season and typically spans from Opening Day to November 1st. We will also consider candidates available after completion of the spring semester.

The Major League Operations internship includes assisting the Baseball Operations Department with day-to-day assignments, along with long term projects centered on roster management, salary arbitration, transactions, and the economics of baseball. A degree in economics, statistics, computer science or mathematics is preferred, and it is expected that the candidate will be able to demonstrate an interest and understanding of both publicly available sabermetrics research and the economics of baseball. Experience in finance or consulting is valued, as well as baseball/softball playing experience at the collegiate or professional level.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage recurring tasks such as updating depth charts, maintaining tracking sheets, and disseminating daily reports
• Ad hoc data analysis projects
• Review of new research from various external analytical sources
• Assist with major baseball events such as the trade deadline, the amateur draft, and salary arbitration
• Support with general office administration
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics preferred
• Experience in Finance or Consulting preferred
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• College or professional baseball/softball playing experience preferred
• Available for the entire term of the Internship
• Authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:

• Highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated passion for baseball and baseball operations
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write clearly and effectively
• Ability to use time efficiently
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction—together.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

All applicants for employment at the Washington Nationals are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

To Apply:
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CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL R&D: ANALYTICS & SCIENCES OPPORTUNITIES
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Research & Development team is looking for analysts to contribute to the Baseball Analytics and Baseball Sciences teams. We have consolidated applications for these two roles so that candidates only need to apply once to be considered for both roles. There will also be an opportunity to specify the role that you think is a better fit.

Analyst, Baseball Analytics

REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Analytics
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

The Chicago Cubs are seeking analysts to join the Baseball Analytics group in the Baseball Operations’ Research and Development team. This role will focus on constructing models that estimate skills, likelihoods, and contexts for various baseball phenomena. The analyst will work closely with the entirety of the R&D department to develop methods to process data, improve the effective understanding and application of data, and disseminate analytic insights throughout the organization. Analysts may focus their efforts towards collaborating with the Advanced Scouting, Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, Professional Scouting, Baseball Sciences, or Player Development groups, as strengths dictate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create data modeling pipelines that maintain up-to-date predictions of a variety of baseball metrics

• Analyze collected data leveraging in-house models and insights

• Research, develop, and test methods and models for the purpose of player assessment, development, and acquisition, as well as the optimization of in-game strategy

• Effectively present analyses using written reports and data visualization methods to communicate relevant findings

• Work with Baseball Systems team to integrate new statistical analyses, models, and data visualizations into Cubs web applications

• Incorporate new analysis into existing data processes to improve automated reporting

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve data quality issues

• Handle data and analysis requests from the coaching staff and other departments within Baseball Operations

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, engineering, mathematics, physics, quantitative social sciences, computer science, or operations research

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with SQL, and at least one statistical programming language (e.g., Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: advanced baseball analytics, specialized statistical methods, implementation of models in a productionized data pipeline (i.e., MLOps)

• Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling techniques

• Relevant experience working in baseball preferred

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
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Analyst, Baseball Sciences

REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Sciences
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ROLE
The Chicago Cubs are seeking an analyst to join the Baseball Sciences group in the Baseball Operations’ Research and Development department. This role will focus on improving our understanding of player performance through the analysis of various data sources and technologies, including motion capture, force plates, wearable sensors, and off-field assessments. The analyst will be responsible for performing quantitative research on existing data while also helping the organization identify novel technologies or initiatives that could lead to further insight. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, the ability to think critically and creativity, domain-specific knowledge/experience, and the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quantitative research to better understand and quantify player performance

• Identify and evaluate new technologies and assessments

• Work with the Baseball Analytics group to integrate Baseball Sciences research into player valuation models

• Communicate research insights to various departments and stakeholders—including coaches, scouts, trainers, and S&C staff

• Collaborate with Player Development to design/oversee initiatives that can help answer research hypotheses

• Stay up to date with academic literature and public research

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in either a quantitative field (statistics, engineering, physics, computer science, etc.) or a domain-specific field (biomechanics, exercise science, neuroscience, etc.)

• Proficiency with SQL and at least one statistical programming language (Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)

• Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling and machine learning techniques

• Experience analyzing motion capture data or other relevant time-series data sources

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in baseball preferred

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
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