Player Development Affiliate Intern

Locations: Charlotte, NC – Birmingham, AL – Winston-Salem, NC – Kannapolis, NC – Glendale, AZ

Summary:
The Chicago White Sox are seeking multiple seasonal Player Development Affiliate Interns. This entry level opportunity will provide individuals with a wide range of experiences across professional baseball. These positions will report to the Minor League Video Coordinator, while supporting Minor League coaching staffs at affiliate locations throughout the season. There will also be opportunities to work on various baseball operations projects depending on skillset. 

Program Details:

• The internship is an hourly, non-exempt position. Housing or a housing stipend will be provided.
• The position will take place at one of our 5 affiliate locations: Charlotte (AAA), Birmingham (AA), Winston-Salem (A+), Kannapolis (A), or Glendale (RK).
• All positions will start during Minor League Spring Training and end upon the conclusion of the Minor League season with the potential of extending into Instructional League.
• Candidates must be fully available for the duration of the internship (March 1 – September 30).
• Hours for this position may vary week to week; candidates must be available and prepared to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly support players and coaching staff with all day-to-day video and information needs
• Film and chart each game and any early work requests
• Compile advanced scouting reports to be utilized prior to each series
• Manage the setup, operation and data management of all baseball technology
• Travel with the team on all road trips
• Aid in the execution of players development plans
• Complete independent projects as assigned by scouting/analytics/player development/front office staffs

Qualifications:

• Strong communication, organization skills, and eagerness to learn
• Strong knowledge pertaining to information technology including proficiency with all Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of baseball technologies such as Hawkeye, Motion Capture, TrackMan, Edgertronic Cameras, Rapsodo, Blast Motion, etc. is strongly encouraged
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Additional Skills:

• Prior coaching/playing experience
• Advanced understanding of hitting/pitching biomechanics
• Ability to speak conversational Spanish a plus
• Video editing skills
• Prior baseball/performance related research. Use of SQL/R/Python languages.

To Apply:

• Please email PDJobs@chisox.com with the subject line “PD Affiliate Intern” and include your resume, a PDF of the application questions below and two references. 

Application Questions – answer 5 of the 10 that best showcase your overall skillset (limit 250 words per question): 

1. What is your favorite defensive metric to use when evaluating a position player and why?
2. How would an automated strike zone at the MLB level affect how catchers are valued?
3. Identify one player the White Sox should look to acquire via trade or free agency this offseason. What would it take to acquire this player? Why do you recommend the White Sox target this player?
4. In a hypothetical situation you are the Amateur Scouting Director of an MLB team. Your team has the first overall pick and the top two players available are a high school position player and a college pitcher. Both players project to have the same career WAR and neither has any known injury history. Assume both will sign for slot value. Which would you select and why? What other factors would you consider in making the selection?
5. Who is one prospect outside MLB.com’s Top 100 that you believe is underrated? Provide a brief scouting report.
6. Willy Adames and Luis Severino are impending free agents for the upcoming offseason. Project their next contracts (years/dollars) and support your answer.
7. You’re a pitching coach preparing for a series against a new team. What are some of the key statistics/metrics on the opposing hitters that you would consider in compiling an Advance Scouting Report? Please support your answer.
8. In terms of analytics and technology, where can MLB organizations look to gain a competitive edge in the coming years?
9. In recent years, baseball has seen a move from more traditional marker-based motion capture systems (Motion Analysis, Qualisys, Vicon) to marker-less systems such as Hawkeye and KinaTrax. What are some of the pros and cons to each? If you were in charge of putting one motion capture system in a team’s Spring Training facility, which motion capture system (marker-less or marker-based) would you choose and why? 
10. Using the dataset in the link below, write a function to create the following measures of performance: Contact Rate, Exit Velocity, and OPS.

Dataset: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/rk96asjrnf9r59ie9nf3s/ACHi4oHJh5OKWw9gGtF5nSY?rlkey=r63x6xbr07l9dhjujwi7c2ahv&st=86vgbb3s&dl=0

• Which player with at least 100 PAs has the highest OPS? Contact%?
• What percentage of players with at least 100 PAs have an OPS of .800 or greater?
• What is the correlation between Contact% and OPS for players with at least 100 PAs?

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Intern, Sports Science

Location: San Diego, CA
Department: Sports Science
Reports To: Director, Sports Science
Status: Seasonal; Non-Exempt

*This seasonal position will end after 6 months but less than 1 year from the start of employment.*

San Diego Padres Commitment:

The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin

We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.

Your role as an Intern, Sports Science:

You will collect, organize, analyze and report player measurables including ball, bat, and body tracking data to help deliver actionable insights to stakeholders across multiple departments. You will aid in the creation, implementation, and monitoring of individualized Player Development goals.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Overseeing the implementation of various technologies at affiliates or spring training complex
• Obtaining expert-level knowledge of the interfaces of each technology. Ensuring the collection of data is seamless and unintrusive to the normal flow of the day
• Conducting and ensuring proper and timely administration of tests/retests to evaluate physical and physiological responses to training
• Working within an interdisciplinary team to build and generate accurate and actionable reports. Assisting with the interpretation of data & reports for multiple stakeholders
• Contribute to the continued education of all players, coaches, and other staff on the technologies and analytics being used by the Padres and the meaning of their output for all facets of the game
• Leveraging SQL and research skills to quickly conduct ad-hoc queries for PD coaches and staff
• Assisting in the implementation and operation of Hawk-Eye data collection
• Ensuring the Hawk-Eye unit is functioning properly for all games and relevant bullpen sessions, live BPs, etc.
• Ensuring the accurate and organized collection of Hawk-Eye data for medical and/or R&D processes
• Overseeing the transfer of Hawk-Eye data to all pertinent downstream users
• Obtaining required knowledge to support the understanding and implementation of Hawk-Eye ball-, bat-, and player-tracking data to coaches
• Timely interpretation and communication of pertinent data to key stakeholders
• Assisting Player Development personnel with the integration of information provided by the other departments of Baseball Operations
• Overseeing the implementation and use of the player dashboard, obtain expert level knowledge of its functions, and support in the communication of advance reports and other relevant data
• Represents the Club in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most:

• Maintain an understanding of current public baseball research and emerging statistical tools, datasets, and technologies
• Proficiency in data visualization/interpretation and programming is a plus
• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and general knowledge of office skills and use of office equipment
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work, multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
• Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance
• Fluently bilingual in English/Spanish a plus, but not necessary

You will be required to meet the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in related field. Course work in biomechanics, sports science, or kinesiology is a plus
• Able to work independently within a larger diverse team requiring constant communication
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed
• Able to travel as needed
• Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check 

Pay and additional compensation:

The hourly pay range for this position is $14.35 – $16.00, depending on the affiliate location. Seasonal, non-union employees are subject to the respective state Minimum Wage and rates will increase accordingly.

In addition to your hourly rate, the Padres offer PTO, employee discounts, appreciation, and recognition opportunities.

The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Associate, R&D Developer
Associate, R&D Analyst
Amateur Scouting Associate

Associate, R&D Developer

Location: Atlanta, GA
Status: Part time

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

Description:
The Atlanta Braves are looking to fill the position of Baseball Systems Developer Associate. The Baseball Systems Developer Associate position emphasizes software and web development as it relates to the Baseball Operations department. The Developer’s main responsibilities will be to build and enhance proprietary applications for displaying baseball information and visualizations, maintaining existing information management systems, and developing additional productivity tools to aid in Baseball Operations decision making. Candidates must have experience with application and/or web development, with interest in baseball and sports analytics research as a strong plus. The position will report to Assistant General Manager, Research and Development. Note: Applicants for full-season associate and summer associate (May-August) will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining proprietary software used within the Baseball Operations department.
• Work with department stakeholders to develop, deploy and test applications within IT best practice parameters.
• Build relationships, communicate effectively, and gather feedback from Baseball Operations staff to build new platforms and improve existing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Past or expected BA or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Software development experience in one or more programming languages: Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, C#, C/C++.
• Experience with database technologies and SQL. Microsoft SQL Server experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with using version control such as git.
• Ability to learn new technologies, including new coding languages.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to solve technical problems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season.
• Must complete a successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current baseball statistics and analytics used in player evaluation a plus
• Experience with data visualization a plus.
• Solid fundamentals with HTML/CSS.
• Web development experience, especially with JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js, React), or Python (Flask)
• Experience with big data techniques
• Exposure to Agile software development methodology. Kanban or Scrumban experience a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud developer tools
• iOS and/or Android app development
• Demonstrated software development work product.

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.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com

To Apply:
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Associate, R&D Analyst

Location: Atlanta, GA
Status: Part time

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

Description:
The R&D Analyst Associate position will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and research of baseball information. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position will revolve around using data analysis to provide insight into player evaluation, performance projection, roster construction, and all other facets of baseball operations decision making, with an emphasis on different areas of baseball operations depending on the baseball calendar and needs of the department. Ideal candidates will have a strong, demonstrated ability to answer wide-ranging research questions using data-driven methods. The position will report to Assistant General Manager, Research and Development.

Note: Applicants for full-season associate and summer associate (May-August) will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced statistical analysis on large datasets in order to assist in the decision making of the Baseball Operations department
• Develop and maintain models, software, reports, or any other information system developed during research
• Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested and present results in a concise manner

Required Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in the application of statistical concepts to baseball data, including familiarity with current state of baseball research
• Experience with (or clear ability to learn) SQL and relational databases
• Experience with statistical modeling software (Python preferred)
• Ability to communicate technical findings to individuals with baseball backgrounds
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season
• Must complete a successful background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated statistical research in the sports analytics field
• Experience creating effective data visualizations is a plus
• Web development experience, especially with JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js), or Python (Flask)
• Ability to and desire to learn other programming languages as needed
• Familiarity with big data techniques
• Exposure to cloud-based technology

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.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com

To Apply:
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Amateur Scouting Associate

Location: Atlanta, GA
Status: Part time

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

Description:
The Atlanta Braves are seeking a team-oriented and self-motivated individual to assist the front office and amateur scouting department in preparation for the Rule IV draft. This position will be remote and involve administrative tasks, research projects, and video/scouting assignments on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Complete administrative tasks in a timely fashion with a high level of attention to detail.
• Conduct research projects.
• Attend local amateur games as needed in the draft spring.
• Post-draft, travel to and attend summer showcase events to assist staff with scouting coverage, video collection, and charting duties.
   

Required Qualifications:

• Self-motivated and creative individual that is also detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
• Must complete a successful background check.
• Ability to relocate temporarily to Atlanta, GA.
• Knowledge of current baseball statistics and analytics used in player evaluation a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL, R & Python and relational databases.
• Exposure to an amateur scouting operation is a plus, but not required.
• Background in photography/video is a plus, but not required.
• Prior amateur or professional playing experience is a plus, but not required.

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.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com

To Apply:
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Biomechanist

Job Category: Baseball Operations
Status: Full-Time
Location: Nationals Park, WASHINGTON, DC 20003, USA, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, USA

Overview: The Washington Nationals Baseball Club is seeking a highly skilled Biomechanics Analyst to enhance its sports science capabilities. This role is ideal for early to mid-career researchers with a Master’s or undergraduate degree in Biomechanics or Sport Science with a major biomechanics component. The successful candidate will have independent research experience and be responsible for developing and automating data analysis, standardizing capture protocols, and integrating advanced data analytics into our player development processes.

Responsibilities:

Sample tasks and projects may include:

• Develop Data Analysis:
  • Enhance the analysis and automation of the existing kinematics data pipeline.
  • Extend the pipeline to include kinetic data and integrate multiple data sources.
• Daily Data Capture:
  • Capture kinetics data and video at all Nationals organization US locations.
  • Ensure safety, setup, teardown, calibration, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Share actionable data with coaches and players in quick-to-turnaround, easily understood formats that foster continuous feedback and performance improvement.
• Advanced Reporting and Insights:
  • Leverage third-party libraries for enhanced reporting visualization.
  • Deliver new insights from existing data capture via computer vision and human pose estimation.
• Data Mining and Statistical Analysis:
  • Utilize historical data to improve models of player monitoring.
  • Incorporate linear and non-linear statistical analyses to propose new solutions to existing problems.

Requirements:

• Academic:
  • Master’s or undergraduate degree in Biomechanics or Sport Science with a major biomechanics component.
  • Independent research experience, ideally in a professional team environment.
  • NSCA CSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification preferred.
• Performance and Task Management:
  • Hands-on experience and understanding of kinematics and kinetics data capture and analysis.
  • Technical biomechanics knowledge, including but not limited to: signal processing, electromyography, inertial sensors, equations of motion, 3D coordinate systems, modeling and interpretation of motion analysis, anthropometry, scaling, inverse kinematics, and inverse dynamics.
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, and exposure to computer vision and machine learning frameworks.
  • Practical familiarity with motion capture systems, force plates, and other biomechanics equipment.
• Communication and Professionalism:
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with front office, player development colleagues, coaches and players at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrable initiative and dependability.
• Quality of Work:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, high self-motivation, and trustworthiness.
  • 100% follow-through on tasks and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Interaction with Peers:
  • Conversational Spanish is highly preferred.
  • Excellent collaboration skills, with a positive attitude in every interaction.
  • Key interfaces include performance analysts, minor league strength and conditioning (S&C), video and medical personnel, coordinators, front office player development staff, as well as research and development (R&D) developers and analysts.
  • Primary interactions involve data capture and subsequent analysis for coaches and players.

Further Information:

• Reports to the Senior Biomechanist, supported by the Director and Assistant Director of PD Tech & Strategy.
• Based at the Washington Nationals complex in West Palm Beach, FL, with potential travel to Washington Nationals affiliates.
• Full-time role with an expectation to be onsite for extended periods during player camps.
• The position does not have game responsibilities, though short periods of game attendance are encouraged.

Evaluation Process: Stage one of the evaluation will be a biomechanics analysis assessment.

Compensation:
The projected wage rate for this position is $60,000-$65,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

Benefits:

The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:

• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays throughout the year and a holiday break in December
• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
• Employee discounts
• Free onsite fitness center

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their 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 any other protected characteristic under applicable law

To Apply:
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Lab Analyst, Foundational Research and Applied Biomechanics

Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Director, Foundational Research and Applied Biomechanics
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Clearwater, Florida

Overview:
At the Phillies, we want our biomechanics lab to be the heart of self-improvement for players and staff alike—a space where every visit feels like a step toward greatness. As our Lab Analyst, you will be responsible for creating an environment that motivates players to put in the work needed to win championships.

Your role is not just to maintain the lab but to transform it—making it a hub for player improvement and cutting-edge biomechanics research. By combining your biomechanics expertise, baseball knowledge, and technical skills, you’ll help develop the tools and deliverables that keep coaches and players excited to use the lab every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Energize the Lab: Cultivate a high-energy environment that makes our lab the go-to space for players and coaches.
• Design and Execute Experiments: Design, collect data, and analyze experiments to solve key player development challenges and advance research.
• Deliver Insights: Provide actionable biomechanics insights and use technical skills to build interactive tools and reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Organizational Skills: Ability to keep the lab organized, efficient, and inviting.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with coaches, players, and staff.
• Experimental Design: Experience designing and running experiments, conducting baseline analyses, and documenting findings.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, statistical software (R, S-Plus, SAS, or similar), and databases (SQL).
• Biomechanics Knowledge: Skilled in analyzing biomechanical data and providing actionable insights on movement patterns, aligned with department best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Front-End Product and Technical Skills: Experience with interactive tools (e.g., Dash, Streamlit, Shiny), report generation (e.g., pypdf2), and data visualization (e.g., plotly).
• Predictive Modeling: Skilled in model selection, feature engineering, validation, and performance evaluation for generating actionable insights.
• Educational Background: Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Sports Science, Data Science, or a related field.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: A benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans (Non-Uniformed Personnel Pension Plan and 401k), and paid time off.
• Access To The Cutting Edge: Exposure to advanced tools and proprietary data.
• Dynamic Team Environment: Work with a team committed to excellence.
• Personal Growth: Learn from colleagues within a supportive and driven environment.

To Apply:
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Amateur Draft Analyst – Research & Development

Job Summary: The Kansas City Royals are seeking an analyst who excels at the intersection of baseball knowledge, technical skills, and communication to join our Research and Development department, specializing in the Amateur Draft. This role will report to the Director of Research and Development and requires collaboration with front office, scouts, and other baseball operations personnel. The successful candidate will possess a passion for baseball and integrating statistics to provide actionable insights for decision makers. Coding proficiency in R and SQL will be essential for day-to-day tasks such as data manipulation, analysis, and report building as we look to improve our systems and processes to thrive in the Draft. In addition, exceptional communication skills are required to translate complex data and modeling outputs into clear and concise reports or presentations that can be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences. This role will be involved in the yearlong operations surrounding the MLB Amateur Draft and be a contributor in the Draft Room to help the Kansas City Royals acquire the best talent in baseball.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Display a combination of knowledge and enthusiasm around the game of baseball and its teams, players, and operations in various settings
• Write, enhance, and maintain production level code
• Be a great technical problem solver and use process-oriented techniques to deliver products on time
• Show creativity when it comes to building or enhancing code, visuals, and general processes
• Exhibit communication skills that are adaptable for varying audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine learning and modeling techniques to extract actionable insights within large data sets
• Experience with player and ball tracking data (Hawkeye, Trackman, Statcast, etc.)
• Record of published baseball research and or experience
• Post-graduate degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative field

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative field
• High proficiency with SQL and R or Python (HTML is a plus)
• Track record of good interpersonal and communication skills to seamlessly interact with co-workers and stake holders
• Understanding of the landscape of baseball from the amateur levels to the major leagues.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours during the baseball season

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 15 pounds
• Must be able to work in a seated position for majority of workday
• Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role is a Full-Time, Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. This role is expected to have a standard 40-hour work week.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at humanresources@royals.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Minor League Affiliate Fellow – 2025

Summary:
The St. Louis Cardinals are currently seeking candidates for the Minor League Affiliate Fellowship position to be located at a domestic minor league affiliate. The Minor League Affiliate Fellow will manage all aspects of video and technology at these locations in supporting the minor league coaching staff (manager, hitting coach, and pitching coach, etc.). The data collected from video and technology will be utilized to provide feedback to players for development.

Pre-game this position will manage distribution, set up and usage of all baseball technology. During the game this position will manage technology resources for the minor league coaches from the dugout. Post-game this position will ensure all data and video collected from the day is available for reporting & analysis and creating reports for players and coaches as required. This position will work directly with the Video & Technology Department and reports to the relevant minor league manager for day-to-day responsibilities at the affiliate.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a strong work ethic and impressive intellect. The position is a seasonal job for the 2025 season only, but may lead to full-time employment in Video & Technology or elsewhere within Baseball Operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage baseball technology and video capture at the affiliate (e.g. Trackman, Blast Motion, Edgertronic Camera, etc.).
• During the game, depending on staff needs:
  • Manage in-game capture of technology and video from the dugout
  • Quality assurance of the video and data collected for analyses
  • Setup video camcorders for game recording
• Communicate any implementation issues to Video & Technology Coordinator that are not remediated through initial troubleshooting
• Attend Spring Training and travel with assigned minor league team on the road throughout the season

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to use and troubleshoot baseball or sport science technology (like pairing portable trackman to an Edgertronic camera, syncing wearable technology to a mobile device, etc.)
• Familiar with and/or demonstrate the willingness to learn technology such as Blast Motion, Trackman, and video integration
• Postgraduate or college senior available to start work during Spring Training
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Proficient with computers, iPads, and other electronics
• Ability to work weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays
• Spanish or Chinese Mandarin (Taiwanese) fluency a plus

Compensation:

• The Minor League Affiliate Fellow position is considered a full-time, salaried position with Company sponsored Benefits and a meal allowance during travel.

To Apply:
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Associate Analyst, Player Development Analytics

Location: Citi Field – Queens, New York

Job Description:
The Associate Analyst, Player Development Analytics is responsible for helping to drive development plans for one or multiple minor league affiliates.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform thorough research analysis on Mets players to help Player Development build and maintain individual Player Plans

• Communicate analysis on players’ biggest opportunities for improvements to coaches and Player Development leadership

• Serve as the main liaisons between Player Development and Baseball Analytics

• Execute research on topics pertaining to Player Development

• Develop systems that allow staff to efficiently come to good conclusions consistent with organizational philosophy

• Construct models and tools that will help the organization how to understand the effects of developmental drills and environments

• Drive growth of Mets coaches through continued education

• Provide feedback to the rest of Baseball Analytics and Baseball Systems on reports, models, and tools that relate to Player Development

• Work with the other analysts to help improve each other’s coding abilities and quantitative abilities

• Interpret and integrate data and model-based results from internal reports and websites to help coaches use the information to work with their players

• Ad hoc requests from Baseball Analytics and Player Development in line with these job responsibilities

• As time permits, analysts will be assigned additional coding and/or statistical modeling projects relating to Player Development

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience

• Experience with baseball technology, including but not limited to Blast Motion, Hawk-Eye, KinaTrax, and Trackman

• Significant experience in R, Python, or similar, as well as proficiency in SQL

• Statistical modeling experience is a strong plus

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

• Must be able to travel domestically

• Must be able to work unconventional hours

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

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

Pay Rate: $18.15-$25.00 hourly

For technical reasons, we strongly advise to not use an .edu email address when applying. Thank you very much.

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Sport Science Analyst
Minor League Video Assistant

Sport Science Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations

Reporting to: Sr. Director, Sports Medicine and Performance

Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Full-time Location (City, State): Mesa, AZ

About the A’s:
The A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The A’s are hiring for a full-time Sport Science Analyst to work alongside the Sports Medicine and Performance team. This position will assist in numerous organizational priorities, including the creation and distribution of reports, metrics, and statistical models pertaining to player health and performance. Additionally, the role will act as a key liaison among the Major League Team, Baseball Operations, Player Development, and Sports Science staff. This position is primarily based onsite in Mesa, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Produce statistical analysis and reporting for Sports Medicine, Performance, Sports Science, and Player Development staff. 
• Conduct research projects with a focus on player tracking and biomechanical data.
• Work closely with Lead Sport Scientist and Biomechanist to establish objective measures and workload-based reports.
• Utilize statistical and data analysis techniques to identify patterns, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assist in workload management.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with Sports Medicine, Performance, Sports Science, and Player Development, and Front Office Staff.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A graduate degree or equivalent experience in an analytical field, such as statistics, computer science, applied math, or engineering.
• Foundational knowledge in performance science disciplines, including biomechanics, sports medicine, exercise physiology, and athletic training.
• Strong proficiency in statistical programming and familiarity relational databases. Experience with time series data and analysis is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all members of Baseball Operations, Medical, and Performance staff. 
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Minor League Video Assistant

Department: Baseball Operations

Reporting to: Manager, Minor League Technology & Development

Job Classification: Seasonal

Full-time Location (City, State): Multiple Locations

About the A’s:
The A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The A’s are seeking a seasonal Minor League Video Assistant for the 2025 season at each of the minor league affiliates. The ideal candidate will be available to work home and road games traveling with a minor league affiliate team while handling video charting and other technical matters.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive several hours prior to each game to set up cameras and input rosters and lineups.
• Be available before games to film bullpens, batting practice, early work, and help players and staff with any video/technology related requests.
• Chart each home game using Trackman software.
• Review pitch/game data for any errors at conclusion of game and upload data to TrackMan system.
• Review questionable pitches with the video to make sure the data going into our system is as accurate as possible.
• Communicate with support and the Athletics front office about technical issues that may come up.
• Import video from cameras into editing software (BATS) to sync and cut up the game’s video.
• Upload video to the A’s proprietary scouting software.
• Work with and assist the coaching staff and players with video and technology requests.
• Manage various technologies to assist with Player Development.

Requirements:

• Must be organized and have strong attention to detail.
• Have a basic familiarity of Microsoft Office and Various Web Browsers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve IT or other technical issues.
• Prior experience with Trackman or other computerized scoring software is preferred, but not required. 
• Flexibility to work extensive hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the minor league baseball season.
• Ability to attend Spring Training in Mesa, AZ facilities.
• Ability to work at one of the Athletics’ minor league affiliates for the minor league season at one of the following affiliates (Las Vegas, NV; Midland,TX; Lansing, MI; Stockton, CA; Mesa, AZ; La Victoria, Dominican Republic).
• Travel as necessary based on the affiliate team’s schedule.

The A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

For California based positions only: In adherence to California’s Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162) and in compliance with California minimum wage, the starting compensation for this role is $18.00 / hour.

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Baseball Operations Trainee
Baseball Analytics Trainee

Baseball Operations Trainee

Department: Baseball Operations
Reports To: Coordinator, Baseball Operations and Coordinator, Baseball Operations and Player Development
Job Purpose: Provide support to all members of the Baseball Operations Department in a wide range of both administrative and baseball-related tasks and projects.

This posting will be used to recruit both full-year and summer-start candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform qualitative and quantitative research and analysis in support of salary arbitration, roster management, player evaluation, player development, amateur draft, and trade deadline efforts.
• Introductory level player evaluation, including scouting and writing reports on assignment.
• Assist in preparation of advance scouting documents and video for players and coaches during season.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Independent judgment and ability to multitask is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Must be trustworthy and comfortable with managing sensitive information.
• High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
• Understanding of typical baseball data structures, plus knowledge of current baseball research and traditional baseball statistics and strategy.

Experience, Education, and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field, such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, and/or economics preferred.
• Experience playing/working in college and/or professional baseball/softball preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with:
  • Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) preferred.
  • BATS video system preferred.
  • Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.

Requirements:

• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.
• Willing to relocate.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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Baseball Analytics Trainee

Department: Baseball Analytics
Reports To: Baseball Analytics Leadership
Job Purpose: Assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis of various sources of baseball information. The specific day-to-day responsibilities of this position will vary depending on current needs from our stakeholders along with the baseball calendar but will revolve around analyzing various sources of baseball data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn and communicate analytical products across departments.
• Build upon analytic initiatives by creating new statistical models, applications, and reports.
• Introductory level player evaluation, including scouting and writing reports on assignment.
• Iterate on existing products and processes already established by the Baseball Analytics Department.
• Present analysis and research results to stakeholders with various levels of analytic knowledge.
• Conduct ad-hoc research projects when requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Independent judgment and ability to multitask.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Creative approach to problem solving
• High level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate baseball analytic concepts with a wide range of departments, seniority levels, and personalities.
• Knowledge of current baseball research, data, and technology.
• Strong technical and statistical acumen.
• Passion for the game of baseball.

Experience, Education, and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field that emphasizes technical and analytical problem-solving skills such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, and/or economics preferred.
• Specifically seeking diverse candidates who bring a unique perspective and thoughtful, creative problem solving.
• Understanding of advanced statistical techniques is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn other programming languages as needed.

Requirements:

• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Willing to relocate to Cincinnati, OH during the summer/baseball season.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

Technical Questionnaire:
The Baseball Analytics Department of the Cincinnati Reds requires all applicants to complete a technical questionnaire hosted on Coderbyte to be considered for this role. The technical assessment has a time limit of 2 hours. Many prior applicants complete the assessment in 1 hour.

The URL to complete the required technical assessment is listed below (Please copy/paste into a new tab): https://coderbyte.com/sl-candidate?promo=cincinnatireds-sqyjd:sql-assessment–4p1f-hlojtad&invb=userweij5h2w

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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