Baseball Analytics Intern

Position Summary:
The intern will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and facilitation of baseball information. The specific day-to-day responsibilities of this position will vary depending on the baseball calendar, but will revolve around analyzing and troubleshooting baseball data. A competitive candidate will be an excellent communicator and possess an established foundation of analytical skills. The position will report to the Director of Analytics.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate information and effectively communicate analytical products across departments. 
• Expand upon Marlins analytical strategy by creating new applications and reports. 
• Improve and refine existing processes for the Baseball Operations Department.  
• Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested. 
• Present analysis and research results in a complete, concise, and engaging manner. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to self-direct. 
• Demonstrated baseball research, experience visualizing data, and/or strong technical acumen. 
• Ability to communicate baseball analytics concepts to individuals with diverse baseball backgrounds, including coaches, scouts, and executives. 
• Understanding of and passion for the game of baseball. 
• High level of familiarity with the current state of baseball research. 
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout February – October 2024 

Suggested Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a field that emphasizes technical and analytical problem solving skills, such as mathematics, computer science, engineering. 
• Understanding of advanced forecasting techniques is strongly preferred. 
• Meaningful work experience with Tableau, SQL Server, R, and/or Python is strongly preferred. 
• Ability and desire to learn other programming languages as needed. 
• Baseball/softball playing experience is a plus. 

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Sport Science Assistant – Seasonal
Sport Science Assistant – Dominican Republic
Associate Pro Scout

Sport Science Assistant – Seasonal

Location: Fort Myers, FL, United States

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Sport Science Team at the Boston Red Sox endeavors to advance understanding and enhance performance through the implementation of evidence-based practice and innovation. This is achieved through an interdisciplinary approach, with a particular emphasis on key pillars of collaboration, research, education, and application.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Seasonal Sport Science Assistant serves as a member of the Performance Department within Red Sox Player Development. This position is designed to advance the understanding and identification of key performance factors and the development of systems that enhance athlete health and performance. Based in Fort Myers, this position supports the day-to-day operations of the Sport Science/Performance Team. The Seasonal Sport Science Assistant will work to support all the disciplines that make up the Performance Team (Data Scientists, S&C, PT, AT, Mental Performance, and Nutrition) to provide reliable support and drive an evidence-based approach to optimize performance.

As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being the standard in player and staff development, we are looking for candidates who are organized with uncompromising attention to detail, inquisitive, intellectually curious, data-driven, and open minded. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must also possess strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork/leadership skills.

This position runs from January 2024 through the end of September 2024 and is based in Fort Myers, FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Athletes Testing & Tracking
• Assist in the execution of physical testing protocols while seeking more efficient, valid, and reliable methodologies.
• When necessary, travel to amateur scouting workouts to assist in physical testing of prospective draftees.
• Data Management & Analytics
• Assist in organization-wide data aggregation, manipulation, and report generation.
• Biomechanics Testing & Reporting
• Assist the Biomechanics Department with data capture and data aggregation in our FTM-based biomechanics lab.
• Delivery & Application of Performance Insights
• Assist in FTM-based daily workload tracking (GPS, Isometric Testing, etc.) and related data management.
• Research & Technology Implementation
• Assist in research projects and with the implementation of new Sport Science technologies.
• Sport Science Systems Administration
• Assist in managing administration of all Sport Science systems including Smartabase, Bridge, Vald Forcedecks, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Coordinator, Sport Science.

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Sport Science, Exercise Science, Biomechanics, or related field is required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Smartabase is preferred.
• Other programming and database skills are a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• Requires infrequent travel to amateur scouting workouts hosted across the US.

At the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.

Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Sport Science Assistant – Dominican Republic

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Sport Science Team at the Boston Red Sox endeavors to advance understanding and enhance performance through the implementation of evidence-based practice and innovation. This is achieved through an interdisciplinary approach, with a particular emphasis on key pillars of collaboration, research, education, and application.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Dominican Republic Sport Science Assistant serves as a member of the Sport Performance Team within Red Sox Player Development. This position is designed to advance the understanding and identification of key performance factors and the development of systems that enhance athlete health and performance. Based in our Academy near Santo Domingo, DR, this position serves as ‘on the ground’ support to the Academy athletes and coaches, as well as the Dominican-based International Scouting Department. Responsibilities and time will be split evenly between International PD and Scouting.

As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being the standard in player and staff development, we are looking for candidates who are organized with uncompromising attention to detail, inquisitive, intellectually curious, data-driven, and open minded. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must also possess strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork/leadership skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Athlete Management System Administration
• Assume a leading role in the administration of the Boston Red Sox Athlete Management System (AMS) and the integration of performance technology, including data collection and data entry, data cleaning and processing, and generating reports for various groups (e.g., players, sport performance team members, front office staff, scouting).
• Athlete Testing & Tracking
• Coordinate and lead physical testing protocols while seeking more efficient, valid, and reliable methodologies.
• Collaborate with International Scouting to lead physical testing and data collection initiatives at amateur workouts.
• Data Management & Analytics
• Assist in organization-wide data aggregation, manipulation, and report generation.
• Delivery & Application of Performance Insights
• Build relationships with and support other departments within Sport Performance, International Scouting, Field Staff, and players to understand needs and deliver insights.
• Education, Research, & Technology Implementation
• Develop documentation and educational materials to communicate Sport Science findings and best practices.
• Work with Sports Science Assistant Coordinator to seek out research opportunities that could positively affect the Red Sox and athlete performance. 
• Stay abreast of the latest research and innovations in the areas of sport science and sport performance.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Coordinator, Sport Science.

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in sports science, exercise science, data science/analytics or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.  
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary performance team in an elite/ professional sport environment is preferred.
• Experience working with Athlete Management Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Spanish speaking is a requirement.
• Requires travel to amateur scouting workouts hosted across the Dominican Republic as well as limited travel to Fort Myers, FL.

At the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.

Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Associate Pro Scout

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Pro Scouting Department is responsible for evaluation, information and intelligence gathering, and decision-making input for players across all professional leagues, including: Major & Minor Leagues, Independent Leagues, and Professional Winter Leagues. The cornerstone of the department is the scouting and evaluation of players through both in-person and remote coverage. We collaborate consistently with the Baseball Analytics, Player Development, International Pro, and Personnel/Strategy groups to leverage organizational knowledge and help drive decisions on player acquisitions.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Associate Pro Scout position centers around at least one season of development and education in all aspects of professional scouting with the Boston Red Sox. The position will focus on three primary areas: player evaluation, integration & analysis of data/proprietary information through research projects/tasks, and video & data collection. The Associate Pro Scout will receive extensive training in Boston Red Sox scouting standards by attending regular education/feedback sessions, working closely with experienced staff, and getting exposure to all levels of professional baseball. They will collaborate with the Front Office to complete targeted research and maintain ongoing projects with a focus on player evaluation and acquisition. Additionally, they will assist in the capture of video and other data on a regular basis. Travel is required for this position with possible relocation to Arizona or Florida.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop player evaluation and report writing skills, following club procedures and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in regular feedback sessions with scouting leadership.
• Complete research and ongoing projects as assigned.
• Collect targeted video and other data as required.
• Travel to venues both domestic & international.

CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with modern database or statistical tools, such as SQL, R, or Python is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with various video applications like TruMedia, BATS, Synergy, etc. is preferred.
• Experience in a baseball operation or experience conducting past baseball research is preferred.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and possibly holiday hours (within confines of hours/week guidelines).
• Ability to travel.
• Strong communication & time management skills.
• Preferred: willingness to relocate to Arizona or Florida.

At the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.

Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Boston Red Sox.