Associate, Baseball Analytics (Seasonal)

Location: Detroit, MI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with importing, cleaning, and preparing of baseball datasets.
2. Assist with the design, development, testing and support of proprietary data collection and decision-support systems.
3. Design ad hoc SQL queries.
4. Assist with statistical modeling of baseball data.
5. Execute exploratory research and analysis as directed.
6. Review public research on a regular basis.
7. Provide support for important events such as the Rule 4 Draft, the trade deadline, contract negotiations and salary arbitration.
8. Support Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development with ad hoc requests.
9. Other duties as assigned by members of the Baseball Operations Department.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated familiarity with SQL querying and database design principles.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of baseball-specific data, modern statistical techniques and sabermetric analysis.
3. Familiarity with R/Python and/or other software applications/languages used for statistical calculations and graphical representations.
4. Experience with software development, including requirements definition, design, development, testing, and implementation, a plus.
5. Physics coursework, a plus.
6. Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail.
7. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
9. The candidate must be available full-time.
10. The candidate must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar.
11. The candidate is willing and able to relocate to the Detroit metro area.

Working Conditions:

1. Remote working environment; potential for office environment.
2. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Associate, Major League Advance Scouting (Seasonal)

Location: Detroit, MI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Utilize internal software systems to create scouting reports for ML Coaching Staff.
2. Prepare full suite of scouting reports for pre-series preparation.
3. Operate BATS software to provide custom video analysis to coaches and players.
4. Assist with video operations, and the distribution of video to both coaches and players.
5. Various ad hoc tasks to support Major League Advance Scouting.
6. Other duties as assigned by members of the Baseball Operations Department.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail.
2. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
4. Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
5. The candidate is willing and able to relocate to the Detroit metro area.
6. The candidate must be available full-time.
7. The candidate must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar.
8. Familiarity with SQL, R, Shiny, or Python, a plus.

Working Conditions:

1. Clubhouse and office environment, along with remote work.
2. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Baseball Performance Associate

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Summary:
The baseball performance associate will assist with the delivery of performance science solutions within Baseball Operations. This role will work closely Baseball Analytics, Player Development, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Medicine and Coaching staffs in order to optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with implementation and maintenance of existing performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
2. Assist with the design, development, testing and support of new performance science initiatives.
3. Work closely with the Director, Performance Science to develop and disseminate information from performance science initiatives.
4. Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, coaching, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and front office staff.
5. Assist with data management, organization and integration into the organization’s athlete management system.
6. Review research and technology updates relevant to baseball performance.
7. Perform exploratory performance science research projects and analysis as directed.
8. Assist with the maintenance, calibration and upkeep of performance science related equipment.
9. Other duties as directed by Director, Performance Science

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports science, kinesiology, biomechanics or similar field.
2. Experience with the following technologies preferred: Force plates, IMUs, motion capture, high speed video, Trackman.
3. Experience using an athlete management system.
4. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills. Coding or data visualization skills a plus; R preferred.
5. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills. Candidate must be able to convey complex performance science findings to relevant staffs.
6. The ideal candidate must have excellent attention to detail.
7. The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
8. Previous experience working with professional athletes and coaches a plus.
9. The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
10. The candidate must be available full-time.
11. Willing and able to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area or Detroit metro area.

Working Conditions:

1. Office environment
2. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Detroit Tigers Affiliate Systems Operator

The Detroit Tigers are looking for Hawk-Eye and TrackMan systems operators to assist their affiliates day of game. This position will report to the Director, Performance Science.

Location:

• Toledo, OH
• Erie, PA
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Lakeland, FL

Job Summary:

• Operate a Hawk-Eye or TrackMan system for each home game, arriving at least one hour prior to game time (or earlier, as requested).
• Verify system readiness, rosters and pre-game information.
• Log necessary information for each play of the game, including but not limited to pitch types and roster changes. 
• Verify logged data to ensure accuracy.
• Review previously logged data for data accuracy corrections, as necessary.
• Provide data and reports to Baseball Info Analysts conclusion of game, as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Qualified candidate must be motivated, well organized, and detail orientated.
• Previous experience using hawk-Eye or TrackMan software is preferred but not required.
• Preferred candidate lives in proximity to affiliate location.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.

Duration:

• Availability for every home game as determined by each affiliate’s schedule.
• Lakeland requires availability from beginning of Spring Training to end of Minor League schedule. 

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Amateur Scouting Seasonal Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the amateur scouts, crosscheckers, Assistant Director & Scouting Director in multiple aspects of Amateur Scouting – team sheets, stat sheets, organization of event schedules, etc.
2. Catalogue prospect medical questionnaires and general questionnaires found within the Draft Prospect Link.
3. Provide assistance in video editing/logging/uploading/maintenance within Scouting database.
4. Assist in meeting setup throughout the year.
5. Statistical compilation for all Draft eligible prospects throughout the country.
6. Prospect profile management within Scouting database.
7. Schedule management within database.
8. Gather and distribute research material and articles to Amateur Scouting staff
9. Assist with projects and perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.
10. Seasonal Assistant will work closely throughout the year with Baseball Operations, Analytics and Amateur Scouting.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills and strong Excel knowledge
3. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills
4. The ideal candidate must have excellent time management and organizational skills
5. The ideal candidate must be available full-time
6. The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

1. Office Environment in Lakeland, FL
2. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Baseball Operations & Pro Scouting Assistant

Location: Detroit, MI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist baseball operations and pro scouting with day-to-day operations
2. Work with pro scouting on special projects and target lists
3. Review daily reports and information with front office
4. Assist in player acquisition preparation & analysis
5. Support baseball administration and logistics
6. Assist with salary arbitration preparation
7. This position will work closely with the Baseball Operations and Pro Scouting staffs

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. The ideal candidate must be at least a college senior or recent graduate
2. The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
4. The ideal candidate must have a general understanding of MLB rules, regulations, and contracts
5. The ideal candidate must have a general understanding of baseball scouting
6. The ideal candidate must have a general understanding of recent analytical baseball research and trends
7. The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills
8. The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills
9. The ideal candidate must be available full-time
10. The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

1. Office Environment
2. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

International Scouting Seasonal Assistant

Location: Lakeland, FL

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Director/Crosschecker/Manager with travel logistics (airfare, hotel, transportation, etc.).
• Organize Intl Staff travel documents (Visa/Passport/Entrance Docs/etc.).
• Support Scouting and Player Development staff with DR Visa paperwork on newly signed players.
• Assist in logistics involved with periodic departmental meetings.
• Work with Manager to update expense reporting and budget files.
• Assist Scouts with any reporting/information/database needs.
• Gather and maintain information on international amateur and professional players, including but not limited to stats, news, video, bio updates, etc.
• Update internal reports to help identify trends and production within the market.
• Compile daily international media clips.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate is bilingual with Spanish as the second language.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• The ideal candidate must be available full-time.
• The ideal candidate must be willing to work long hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

• Office Environment in Lakeland, FL
• Some evening, weekend and holiday hours will be required.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Nutrition Associate

Location: Detroit, MI

Overview:
The Detroit Tigers Minor League Sports Nutrition Associate is responsible for providing our minor league players and staff with effective strategies to optimize their performance and improve their well-being. Through the benefits of nutrition and science, the sports nutrition associates will enable the Toledo Mud Hens, Erie SeaWolves, and West Michigan White Caps athletes the ability to manage their body composition and perform at their highest level.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate services with Tigers’ team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, MLB Nutrition Coordinator, and MiLB Nutrition Coordinator and be available to such personnel at all reasonable times during the term for consultation.
• Provide regular education in the clubhouse with the flexibility to create nutrition education pieces based on the most pertinent topics to their team. Sessions may be in person and/or via closed social media or online player platforms. Short team talks are to be coordinated with strength coaches/athletic trainers and affiliate coaches.
• Work with other associates at the affiliates to share education pieces to help eliminate duplication of effort and ensure a consistent message across the organization. Have education pieces translated into Spanish. Examples of typical high priority education piece in the minor leagues include:
• Healthier fast food and quick service restaurant options.
• Hydration – how to evaluate hydration status, when to hydrate, how much, use of electrolytes.
• Meal prep – quick and easy, on a budget and with limited cooking resources.
• Protein shakes – recipes, preparation techniques, when to use.
• Pre-training/game nutrition principles.
• Post-game recovery nutrition principles.
• Safe supplementation – NSF certification, is it necessary, safe and effective.
• One on one nutrition consulting – assess and counsel minor-league players at your affiliate team for optimal performance, recovery, and health. Document sessions and regularly communicate with other associates at the affiliates when players move to other affiliates to ensure continuity of care. Keep open communication regarding any relevant issues with the MLB and MiLB Nutrition Coordinators.
• Keep inventory of supplements and identify when supplement inventory is low. Communicate inventory or needs with the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator. Provide education as listed above on safe supplement usage.
• Oversee food and nutrition services at the minor league clubhouse.
• Select and order high performance food for pre and post-game meals at home and away stadiums.
• Work with opposing teams visiting clubhouse mangers to identify options. Utilize feedback from strength coach to assess on the road food and make necessary modifications as necessary.
• Attend all home games and assist in preparation of smoothies (and teach players how to make their own) and food set up.
• Remain available at reasonable times to provide other related consultations as reasonably requested by the Tigers.
• Any equipment purchases must receive prior approval from the organizations.
• Other services and work as mutually agreed upon.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, food science, sports nutrition or related expertise required.
• RD or RD eligible. Completion of a didactic program in nutrition and supervised program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or formally, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association. 
• Experience providing nutrition education and counseling (preferred experience with athletes).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivator, ability to work independently and collaborate as a member of a team.
• Ability to accurately measure height and weight, as well as assess body composition.
• Knowledge of eating disorders and any signs and symptoms.
• Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, ergogenic aids, nutritional/herbal supplements.
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of food service quality and safety practices.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug test.
• Ability to operate in highest professional standard.
• Membership in SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition and/or CPSDA (Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association) preferred.

Compensation / Location / Time Commitment:

• To be determined
• Spring Training March-April – Lakeland, FL (length TBD)

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Dominican Summer League – Pitching Coach

Department: Player Development
Reports to: Coordinator of Minor League Pitching
Status: Full Time; Exempt

Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants are currently seeking a Minor League pitching coach to join our Player Development Department in the Dominican Summer League in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. The ideal candidate will have strong growth mindset and the ability to connect with young pitchers. This role will be an immersive player development experience that includes the execution and implementation of development goals and organizational philosophies for individual pitcher’s in a team environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Build trust and deep connections with individual pitchers and staff to best support development progress
• Be movement quality and intent focused while supporting the work being done in the weight room and nutrition- a priority at this level
• Communicate effectively with a diverse staff
• Aid in the creation of player plans by integrating objective information into a detailed and comprehensive player development plan
• Monitor and guide on-field baseball work, bullpens and throwing programs
• Work holistically with all departments to better serve the needs of each individual pitcher
• When asked, provide feedback to the Director of Player Development and the Coordinator of Minor League Pitching about the progress of pitchers’ development throughout the season.
• Provide daily game reports based on player plans and be process driven.
• Communicate with the team’s Manager before, during, and after the game about pitchers’ usage, availability, and game planning
• Maintain high, positive standards and expectations of pitching and teamwork for self and players

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bilingual- English and Spanish Fluency
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of Baseball Operations
• Proficiency with various pitching development tools including but not limited to; ball-tracking technology, high speed video cameras, and biomechanics reports/movement screens
• Able to demonstrate (verbal / non-verbal) expertise in pitching techniques and deliveries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Slack
• Possess a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training. Previous experience with a Major or Minor League Baseball organization or collegiate baseball program

At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Brewers Software Engineering Positions

What is Baseball Systems?

• Baseball Systems is the software backbone of Baseball Operations. We provide data and decision-making tools for analysts, coaches, and front office personnel to help win a World Series.
• Our department consists of a team of data engineers and a team of software engineers who work across all different aspects of Baseball Operations providing support and tools relevant to each group.
• We work directly with stakeholders in every department of Baseball Operations to ensure every project we work on drives value to the organization and helps us win more games on the field.
• We help drive technical innovation to find new ways to solve baseball problems

We are looking for someone who:

• loves baseball.
• has created web apps using HTML, CSS and Javascript frameworks
• has experience developing APIs in C# or other similar languages
• has worked with relational databases
• is familiar with Git version control software.

It’s not required, but would be awesome if you:

• have experience with one of the popular front-end Javascript frameworks. We use Angular.
• have experience building visualizations, including in D3, Plotly, or other frameworks
• are familiar with the Software development lifecycle and JIRA or other issue tracking technologies
• have an interest in sabermetrics and statistical modeling.

What will you do each day?

• Design and develop new features or maintain existing features in our internal web applications.
• Squash bugs quickly.
• Collaborate with Baseball Operations staff to plan new features and ensure requirements are met.
• Develop walk-throughs for non-technical users to familiarize them with new features.
• Watch baseball.

Why work for the Brewers?

• Be a part of a mature development environment with tools that won’t get in your way, including full Atlassian suite of tools, mature CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and robust pull requests.
• Work with specific product teams to directly solve stakeholder issues on key baseball problems.
• Exceptional benefits including:
• health, vision, and dental coverage at VERY competitive rates.
• an enhanced 401k where the company contributes even if you don’t!
• free tickets to baseball games for your friends and family
• Virtual development opportunities for continued growth
• Free gym membership for local staff
• You’ll be working with some of the most innovative people in all of baseball.
• You are a good teammate and like working with other driven and caring teammates.
• Your office is in a baseball stadium!

Our Interview Process

• A 15-20 minute phone call to get to know each other and discuss the position in more detail.
• A tech screen to give us some insight into how you work.
• A few small panel interviews (including lunch) to provide opportunities to get to know the team better. You will also meet other members of Baseball Operations you’d be collaborating with.

Please apply at these links

Software Engineer – Scouting: click here.

Software Engineer – High Performance: click here.

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Intern – International Scouting Strategy (paid)

Summary: The Intern – International Scouting Strategy will be learning and assisting the Milwaukee Brewers player acquisition in the foreign amateur and professional spaces in an office-based role. This position will support the day-to-day functions of the International Scouting department and assist in the development of overall department strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned: Read the rest of this entry »

2023 Intern, Baseball Research & Development (R&D)

Location: Washington, DC

Summary:
The Washington Nationals are seeking multiple interns to join our Baseball Research & Development team for the 2023 season. As an intern, you’ll work on developing and applying your data science skills to baseball, performing research on baseball questions under the close mentorship of a team member of Baseball R&D. You’ll likely work on one project at a time, with plenty of time for model exploration and personal development. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative baseball front office daily at the stadium, watching baseball and engaging regularly with more senior members of our baseball operations group.

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. Read the rest of this entry »

Fellows/Interns, Research & Development (Various Roles)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Full-Time/Part-Time: Contingent
Shift: Various Shifts

The Pirates Research & Development Team

We are a growing team committed to discovering new competitive advantages for the Pittsburgh Pirates. We are collaborative with high levels of communication, mentorship, inclusion, and engagement in ideas. We believe a diversity of perspectives is crucial to delivering championship-caliber R&D, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply if they meet some of the requirements or to reach out if they have questions about their qualifications.

Our hiring process includes an initial call and two rounds of interviews. It may involve a questionnaire but does not require a take-home project.

Job Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates are seeking multiple fellows and interns to join the team’s Research & Development group. There is a single application for all positions, but candidates can specify particular areas of interest.

1. Data Science Interns/Fellows: In this role, you will use your analytical and programming skills to conduct research, create models, and discover insights that impact all areas of Baseball Operations and R&D. You will learn how to demo your work to decision-makers and colleagues in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate is excited to deliver results on an impactful problem, applying strong quantitative skills to observational, tracking, and biomechanical data under the mentorship of the group’s analysts. Previous sports-specific research is not a requirement. Start dates are flexible.
2. Major League Strategy and Data Fellow: This role will investigate strategic and skill-development questions as requested by ML staff and R&D. The ideal candidate will have a quantitative background and the ability to code in at least one programming language. Experience with a collegiate team, pro team, or training facility is a plus but not a requirement. In this role, you will use existing tools and your ability to code to answer questions and proactively identify opportunities. You will write and disseminate notes on Pirates players, monitoring progress versus goals or other baselines. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Those who are solutions-oriented and driven to find competitive advantages at the Major League level are encouraged to apply! The anticipated start date is by March 2023.
3. Biomechanics Fellow: In this role, you will review and summarize biomechanical data collected across the organization. You will use strong written communication skills to alert cross-disciplinary groups to changes, opportunities, and other insights. You will also get hands-on experience working alongside coaches and other staff in training settings, as well as helping impact the organization’s future direction in the biomechanical space. The ideal candidate will possess both an academic foundation in sports biomechanics as well as experience in either a lab or in the field. The anticipated start date is by May 2023.
4. Amateur Analyst and International Amateur Analyst Fellows: In this role, you will code and implement solutions to analyze amateur players. You will flag interesting players and prepare information from a multitude of data sources for deeper discussion. The ideal candidate will bring attention to detail in executing on in-season process while also adding creativity and open-mindedness to our processes. You should have a foundation in a quantitative field with experience coding in at least one programming language. Experience with analyzing players, particularly amateur players, is a plus but not a requirement. Being bilingual is also a plus but not required. The anticipated start date for the domestic amateur position is by February 2023.

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze and interpret data, disseminating findings to stakeholders throughout the organization through a combination of written and verbal communication.
2. Develop and deploy models, reports, and other tools.
3. Answer questions from field staff and front-office personnel.
4. Collaborate regularly with the entire R&D team.
5. Think creatively!

The Pirates Why

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level. Boldly and relentlessly pursuing excellence by:

• purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture;
• deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues;
• passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends; and
• meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball.

At the Pirates, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture centered in Passion, Innovation, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Empathy, and Service.

Position Requirements:

Required:

1. Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
2. Degree or demonstrated experience in a quantitative field such as mathematics, computer science, operations research, economics, statistics, physics, or data science.
3. Interest in developing a passion for sports analysis, and/or competitive drive to discover advantages for the Pirates.
4. Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (e.g. R, Python).
5. Current college sophomore or above.

Desired:

1. At least a college junior (internship level) or senior/postgraduate (fellowship level).
2. Bayesian/Hierarchical modeling.
3. Optimization
4. Computer vision (e.g. Open CV)
5. Deep learning (e.g. TensorFlow)
6. Physics

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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Intern – Baseball Research & Development (paid, multiple positions available)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Summary  Will work with the Baseball R&D, 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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
• Continually survey latest analytical methods and advancements in baseball research to apply cutting edge methods and data to problems
• Understand current decision processes and information systems and offer enhancements and improvements
• Additional requests for reports, visualizations and research projects during the year

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Understanding of basic statistical modeling techniques, including, but not limited to, linear regression, logistic regressions, machine learning, etc.

• Proficiency with an analytical software platform required (for example R or Mathematica)

• Proficiency with SQL and SQL databases required
• Proficiency with data scripting language or ETL environment (Python, PERL, SSIS, etc.) desired

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or current pursuit of 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.

Work Hours 
Business hours are Monday – Friday 9 am – 5pm, however, additional hours may be required on weekends, evenings and some holidays.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Intern – Minor League Technology Operations (paid, multiple positions available)

Summary  Assist members of the baseball operations staff with all technology needs at Brewers minor league affiliates. This internship will run from early March through the end of September with the possibility of work into October.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoot the team Hawkeye cameras when instructed by coordinator, tech ops..
• Log home game data via Hawkeye’s BSK software.
• Import game data into the BATS Video System accurately tracking pitch type, location, and result. Upload this data to the Brewers system so that remote and front office staff can review video.
• Complete special projects as assigned from Coordinator – Tech Operations and front office.
• Complete pro scouting reports on assigned players.
• Operate Edgertronic Camera and Trackman Portable system for each bullpen before games
• Communicate with Coordinator – Technology Operations regarding any technology troubleshooting issues.
• Partner with coaches to produce advance scouting reports that clearly and accurately report data on the upcoming opponents. Present this data to players when necessary.
• Operate approved technology including, but not limited to, Uplift, Blast, Trackman, Rapsodo, and HitTrax when necessary to track player on field work prior to games
• Implement organizational technology best practices and educate coaches and players on the process and benefits of technology use.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Qualified applicants must be motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, be able to work independently and on a deadline.
• Exceptional organization skills and the ability to relate well with individuals with diverse backgrounds is also required.
• A background in scouting is preferred, as well as experience in baseball operations

Education and/or Experience
Candidates must be currently enrolled or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree or certification in a related field.

Computer Skills  
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. Additional preferred computer skills include proficiency in BATS (Baseball Analysis and Tracking System).

Language Skills 
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Spanish speaking preferred.

Mathematical Skills 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, which may include heat, cold and various forms of precipitation. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Hours 
Hours vary according to the game and event schedule.

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Minor League Pitching Coach

Primary Purpose
The Cleveland Guardians are currently seeking a Minor League pitching coach to join the Player Development Department. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for player and personal growth, experience integrating multiple information sources to create and implement pitching plans, and a thorough understanding of skill acquisition principles. Excellent applicants will demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and a drive to learn new concepts to problem solve. First and foremost, we are looking for great people!

We are committed to creating an equitable interview process that recognizes the unique identities of all applicants and allows candidates to bring their best selves forward. If you are more comfortable with submitting your materials (ie. resume, other documents) in Spanish, please feel free to do so. In order to facilitate the review of applications, we encourage you to apply by 11/18. However, we will still be accepting applications after that date until the position is filled.

If you meet some of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply or to reach out for more information. We know that some historically marginalized groups – including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – may feel less likely to apply, even though they are qualified, unless they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we encourage you to reach out if you have questions about the role or your qualifications. We are happy to help you feel ready to apply!

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Integrate objective information into a detailed and comprehensive player development plan. 
• Create effective training environments based off individual player plans. 
• Collaborate with other Physical domains to effectively plan, implement and monitor a holistic player development plan. 
• Utilize internal tools, resources, and analytics to assess and adjust player plans. 
• Communicate development plans and progress with players and Player Development staff and Front Office throughout the year.
• Assist field staff with normal daily operations when necessary. 

Requirements

• Minimum of two years related experience and/or training required. Previous experience with a Major or Minor League Baseball organization or collegiate baseball program is a plus.
• Candidate is willing to potentially work at our development complex in Arizona year round. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people and backgrounds.
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English proficiently in all communications.
• Interest in personal and professional development with a desire to be involved in internal continuing education opportunities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office and Outlook. 

Preferred Experience
We are looking for a variety of skill sets. If you have demonstrated experience with any of the following, you may be who we are looking for to join our team.

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in SQL is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with Trackman, Edgertronic cameras, biomechanics data, and workload monitoring data. 
• Strength & conditioning experience is a plus but not required.

Standard Requirements

• All applicants for employment with the Cleveland Indians (Guardians) will need to comply with the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment.  Potential candidates for employment will be notified of the requirements of this policy prior to the start of employment.
• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times. 
• Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality. 
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment. 

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Minor League Hitting Coach

Primary Purpose
The Cleveland Guardians are currently seeking a Minor League hitting coach to join the Player Development Department. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for player and personal growth, experience integrating multiple information sources to create and implement development plans, and a thorough understanding of skill acquisition principles. Excellent applicants will demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and a drive to learn new concepts to problem solve. First and foremost, we are looking for great people!

We are committed to creating an equitable interview process that recognizes the unique identities of all applicants and allows candidates to bring their best selves forward. If you are more comfortable with submitting your materials (ie. resume, other documents) in Spanish, please feel free to do so. In order to facilitate the review of applications, we encourage you to apply by 11/18. However, we will still be accepting applications after that date until the position is filled.

If you meet some of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply or to reach out for more information. We know that some historically marginalized groups – including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – may feel less likely to apply, even though they are qualified, unless they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we encourage you to reach out if you have questions about the role or your qualifications. We are happy to help you feel ready to apply!

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Integrate objective information into a detailed and comprehensive player development plan. 
• Create effective training environments based off individual player plans. 
• Collaborate with other Physical domains to effectively plan, implement and monitor a holistic player development plan. 
• Utilize internal tools, resources, and analytics to assess and adjust player plans. 
• Communicate development plans and progress with players and Player Development staff and Front Office throughout the year.
• Assist field staff with normal daily operations when necessary. 

Requirements

• Minimum of two years related experience and/or training required. Previous experience with a professional baseball/softball organization or collegiate baseball/softball program is a plus.
• Candidate is willing to potentially work year-round at our development complex in Arizona. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and backgrounds.
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English proficiently in all communications.
• Interest in personal and professional development with a desire to be involved in internal continuing education opportunities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office and Outlook. 

Preferred Experience
We are looking for a variety of skill sets. If you have demonstrated experience with any of the following, you may be who we are looking for to join our team.

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in SQL is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with Trackman, Edgertronic cameras, biomechanics data, and workload monitoring data. 
• Strength & conditioning experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with mental performance/sports psychology is a plus but not required.

Standard Requirements

• All applicants for employment with the Cleveland Indians (Guardians) will need to comply with the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment.  Potential candidates for employment will be notified of the requirements of this policy prior to the start of employment.
• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times. 
• Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality. 
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment. 

To Apply:
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Intern – Player Development Information

Location: US-AZ-Phoenix

Summary
The Intern – Player Development Information will focus on analyzing and disseminating various forms of player data and video for development purposes. This position will help support the department’s efforts both in preparing video and data visualization for player- and coach-facing delivery, as well as analyzing performance trends and communicating development opportunities for both internal and external players to PD leadership. Residence in Phoenix is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support ad-hoc requests for reports, videos & visualizations, and research projects for player development.
• Create and deliver player feedback and optimization plans for minor leagues athletes, as well as select Major League coverage, as assigned.
• Per assigned player, research publicly available information (Twitter, external projections, online articles, etc.)
• Contribute to identifying data issues and testing application features in Milwaukee Brewers Baseball club systems.
• Monitor, identify and recommend new or emerging technologies that could enhance baseball performance or processes.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficiency with video editing (Adobe Premier or similar) software required
• Proficiency with data visualization (Tableau or similar), SQL and SQL databases strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word required
• Extensive experience with advanced statistical concepts, particularly those relevant to sabermetric player evaluation techniques
• Strong language skills required including ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with front office and field staff
• Must possess strong attention to detail and exhibit the capability to multi-task effectively

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or current pursuit of bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field or equivalent professional experience. Advanced degree or current pursuit of advanced degree in one of the areas mentioned above or a related field is desirable

Computer Skills
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to [25] pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, which may include heat, cold and various forms of precipitation. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional travel to remote sites, including spring training sites, affiliate sites, conferences or other major league facilities may be required. Estimated travel time is less than 10%.

Travel Requirements
The employee must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle and to drive long distances to attend games. In addition, the employee is required to make selected trips by air and must be able to walk significant distances with luggage, board & deplane aircraft.

Work Hours
Business hours are Monday – Friday 9 am – 5pm, however, additional hours may be required on weekends, evenings and some holidays

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Analyst, Advance Scouting

Location: Tampa · FL

Description:
The New York Yankees are looking for an Affiliate Advance Scouting Analyst to join the team. This person will be on staff and travelling with an affiliate team. They will be 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

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The New York Yankees require a Covid-19 vaccination and booster as a condition of employment, subject to exception under applicable law.

Job Questions:

1. Are you fully vaccinated (original series and booster) against COVID-19?

To Apply:
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Player Development Affiliate Video Manager

Location: Tampa · FL

Description:
The Affiliate Video Manager handles all video and travel needs for assigned affiliate during the regular season.

Responsibilities:

• Chart all games for assigned affiliate using BATS software. 
• Assist with Major League and Minor League video and data collection during Spring Training.
• Coordinate all aspects of break camp travel and itinerary for players and staff going to affiliates.
• Manage all aspects of affiliate travel including flights, hotel reservations and bus schedules.
• Serve as the point person for all administrative duties at your assigned affiliate.
• Work in conjunction with coaches and analysts to provide advance scouting video prior to home and road games.
• Capture and upload non-game video including bullpens, batting practice, drills, etc.
• Coordinate high-speed video capture and upload process during games and practices.
• Manage Trackman and HawkEye operations and workflow at assigned affiliate.
• Handle all technical troubleshooting at assigned affiliate.
• Assist Amateur, International, and Pro Scouting departments with miscellaneous video needs.
• Travel to Domestic amateur tournaments during the off season to assist with video and data collection.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience charting using BATS software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Prior experience in Minor League Baseball preferred.
• Experience using TrackMan/HawkEye/Edgertronics preferred.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The New York Yankees require a Covid-19 vaccination and booster as a condition of employment, subject to exception under applicable law.

Job Questions:

1. Are you fully vaccinated (original series and booster) against COVID-19?
2. Do you have experience charting with BATS software?

To Apply:
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Minor League Dietitian

Location: Tampa · FL

Description:
The New York Yankees MiLB Dietitian will assist the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator in optimizing nutrition support for all athletes in the New York Yankees organization. This role will serve to help with affiliate catering, nutrition education, and ensuring department and organizational standards are met.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of the nutritional program
• Assist in the development of personalized nutrition programs when needed
• Assist in the education of players’ nutritional standards
• Develop educational materials for distribution to players
• Develop meal plan templates for spring training and other instructional programs
• Arrange catering of pre- and post-game meals for affiliate teams, in conjunction with clubhouse personnel
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures are met at all minor league affiliate facilities
• Build and maintain relationships with players and staff to better execute objectives the organization and of nutrition department 
• Collaborate with different departments to achieve group objectives and give best quality service to players
• Maintain regular communication with Nutrition Coordinator

Requisite Education; Attitudes; Skills:

• Registered Dietitian-required
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition Science, or related field
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), preferred
• Spanish-speaking preferred
• Ability to travel within the United States
• Willing to relocate. Position is based in Tampa, FL
• Passion and interest for baseball and communicating the importance of nutrition to peak performance
• Willingness to work long, flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The New York Yankees require a Covid-19 vaccination and booster as a condition of employment, subject to exception under applicable law.

Job Questions:

1. Are you fully vaccinated (original series and booster) against COVID-19?

To Apply:
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Associate, Professional Scouting

Location: Bronx · NY
Department: Baseball Operations
Reports To: Director, Professional Scouting | Assistant Director, Professional Scouting

Description:
The Associate, Professional Scouting position is a rigorous 12-month program geared to prepare entry level candidates for a career within the Baseball Operations & Pro Scouting fields. This position is office-based at Yankee Stadium and works closely with all members of the Yankees front office, particularly Pro Scouting leadership and scouts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Aid the Director and Assistant Director, Professional Scouting in the execution of many operational and administrative duties within the Professional Scouting department.
• Assist in ranking and composing write-ups of prospects from around professional baseball.
• Review and recommend available players to Front Office personnel for possible acquisition.
• Conduct research regarding Professional Scouting topics.
• Identify and recommend players to pro scouts who should be evaluated in person.
• Ensure that scouting reports are accurate and thorough at all levels.
• Monitor and distribute scout tickets to all scouts in attendance at NYY home games.
• Assist with Professional Scouting and Baseball Operations administrative tasks, including but not limited to supporting scouts with technological and logistical issues, organizing staff meetings, and automating office tasks.
• Is available to perform game duty at the direction of the Baseball Operations department.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Exhibits passionate leadership, high character and makeup, and strong commitment to high standards.
• High attention to detail with the ability to balance many different tasks simultaneously. 
• Strong time management skills.
• Interest and ability to evaluate players.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Completed or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Preference to exposure to SQL Server, R, and/or Tableau.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The New York Yankees require a Covid-19 vaccination and booster as a condition of employment, subject to exception under applicable law.

The base annual salary for this position is $45,000 – $50,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Questions:

1. In your opinion, identify one player who is undervalued and one player who is overvalued in the industry. Explain why in 500 words or fewer.

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