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Baseball Analytics Fellow
Baseball Analytics Associate
Baseball Analytics Fellow
ABOUT US
The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is embracing the climb, committed to building a championship-caliber organization on the field, in the clubhouse, and throughout our business operations. Playing at altitude presents unique competitive challenges and opportunities, and we embrace innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to support elite performance. Rooted in the traditions of America’s pastime, we operate with integrity, service, quality, and trust while striving to create an exceptional experience for our players, staff, and fans.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Baseball Analytics Fellow will support Baseball Operations and Research & Development by preparing, analyzing, and communicating data-driven insights that inform game strategy, player evaluation, scouting, and player development processes. This role is designed for an early-career analyst with strong technical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to apply quantitative methods to meaningful baseball questions.
In this role, you will work with analysts, coaches, scouts, and Baseball Operations leadership to develop reports, visualizations, models, and research outputs that are clear, timely, and actionable. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, communicates frequently, manages up effectively, and is comfortable supporting fluctuating baseball-season workflows.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advance Preparation & Game Strategy
- Assist in the preparation, quality review, and distribution of advance scouting reports for upcoming opponents.
- Monitor daily lineups, roster moves, transactions, and other league information to support game planning and analysis.
- Conduct ad hoc research to inform game strategy, including analysis of ABS-related questions and comparisons across players, teams, and game situations.
- Coordinate and deliver advanced reports to Major League staff in a timely, usable format.
Research, Modeling & Data Preparation
- Assist analysts with data preparation, validation, cleaning, and quality checks for modeling and reporting workflows.
- Support predictive modeling projects by preparing datasets, engineering features, checking assumptions, and validating outputs.
- Conduct research related to player development, scouting, player personnel, league trends, and other Baseball Operations priorities.
- Support R&D staff with highly technical analysis, model development, and exploratory research based on departmental needs and the Fellow’s skills and interests.
Reporting, Visualization & Communication
- Develop visualizations, dashboards, lightweight tools, and other mechanisms for disseminating analytical results across Baseball Operations.
- Translate complex technical findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide written summaries, presentations, and recommendations that clearly describe methodology, assumptions, limitations, and practical implications.
- Help maintain and QA internal datasets, reports, and recurring workflows to ensure accuracy and consistency across sources.
Operational Support
- Provide operational support across Baseball Operations and R&D, including recurring reporting, special projects, and time-sensitive requests.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and small-to-medium projects, driving them forward with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Collaborate with analysts, developers, scouts, coaches, and front office personnel to understand needs and deliver practical solutions.
- Contribute to a positive, curious, and collaborative Baseball Operations environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, quantitative, or otherwise relevant field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Proficiency with SQL and at least one statistical programming language, such as R or Python.
- Experience preparing, cleaning, validating, and analyzing large or complex datasets.
- Foundational understanding of statistics, modeling, data visualization, and research design.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain analytical work to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, communicate frequently, and proactively surface questions or risks.
- Passion for baseball and curiosity about using data to support player evaluation, player development, scouting, and in-game decision-making.
Preferred
- Degree or coursework in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, engineering, economics, operations research, physics, or a related technical field.
- Experience with AWS or another cloud environment.
- Experience using Git or similar version control workflows.
- Experience developing web applications, dashboards, or interactive tools, including R Shiny, Python-based web apps, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with machine learning, predictive modeling, simulation, computer vision, or player-tracking data.
- Prior experience using AI tools to support software development, application building, analysis, or workflow automation; experience with Claude or similar tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with public baseball research, baseball datasets, player evaluation concepts, scouting processes, or advanced scouting workflows.
SCHEDULE & TRAVEL
- This role follows the rhythm of the baseball season and requires flexibility based on game schedules, reporting cycles, and Baseball Operation’s needs.
- Workload and schedule may fluctuate throughout the season based on game schedules, trade deadlines, draft preparation, player evaluation cycles, and other departmental priorities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sedentary work: regularly required to remain in a stationary position, use a computer, communicate via phone/video/email, and review information on screens for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to move within an office or ballpark environment and attend meetings or events in person.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: at the rate of $58,000 per year. The role is expected to earn approximately $25,000 for the duration of the assignment through October 31, 2026.
- This role may come with a housing stipend for non-local candidates.
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more, subject to plan eligibility and applicable policies.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by May 22, 2026. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the posting may be removed or extended at any time.
- The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by June 15, 2026.
- A note for Colorado Rockies employees:
- Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
- If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.
To Apply
To apply, please follow this link.
Baseball Analytics Associate
ABOUT US
The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is embracing the climb, committed to building a championship-caliber organization on the field, in the clubhouse, and throughout our business operations. Playing at altitude presents unique competitive challenges and opportunities, and we embrace innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to support elite performance. Rooted in the traditions of America’s pastime, we operate with integrity, service, quality, and trust while striving to create an exceptional experience for our players, staff, and fans.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Baseball Analytics Associate will provide part-time analytical, reporting, visualization, and operational support to Baseball Operations and Research & Development. This role is well suited for a current student or early-career analyst who can contribute independently to recurring reports, data validation, ad hoc research, and lightweight tools while continuing to build technical and baseball operations experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advance Preparation & Game Strategy
- Assist in the preparation, quality review, and distribution of advance scouting reports for upcoming opponents.
- Monitor daily lineups, roster moves, transactions, and other league information to support game planning and analysis.
- Conduct ad hoc research to inform game strategy, including analysis of ABS-related questions and comparisons across players, teams, and game situations.
- Coordinate and deliver advanced reports to Major League staff in a timely, usable format.
Research, Modeling & Data Preparation
- Assist analysts with data preparation, validation, cleaning, and quality checks for modeling and reporting workflows.
- Support predictive modeling projects by preparing datasets, engineering features, checking assumptions, and validating outputs.
- Conduct research related to player development, scouting, player personnel, league trends, and other Baseball Operations priorities.
- Support R&D staff with highly technical analysis, model development, and exploratory research based on departmental needs and the Fellow’s skills and interests.
Reporting, Visualization & Communication
- Develop visualizations, dashboards, lightweight tools, and other mechanisms for disseminating analytical results across Baseball Operations.
- Translate complex technical findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide written summaries, presentations, and recommendations that clearly describe methodology, assumptions, limitations, and practical implications.
- Help maintain and QA internal datasets, reports, and recurring workflows to ensure accuracy and consistency across sources.
Operational Support
- Provide operational support across Baseball Operations and R&D, including recurring reporting, special projects, and time-sensitive requests.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and small-to-medium projects, driving them forward with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Collaborate with analysts, developers, scouts, coaches, and front office personnel to understand needs and deliver practical solutions.
- Contribute to a positive, curious, and collaborative Baseball Operations environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate (Junior going into Senior Year), graduate, PhD, postdoctoral, or technical program, preferably with a quantitative or technical focus.
- Experience with SQL and R or Python.
- General cloud experience, AWS exposure preferred.
- Experience with Git or similar version control preferred.
- Ability to communicate clearly, manage time independently, and provide frequent updates in a remote or hybrid environment.
- Interest in baseball analytics, player evaluation, advanced scouting, and/or game strategy.
- Ability to work in the United States and maintain availability during required Mountain Time work windows.
Preferred
- Degree or coursework in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, engineering, Experience with AWS or another cloud environment.
- Experience using Git or similar version control workflows.
- Experience developing web applications, dashboards, or interactive tools, including R Shiny, Python-based web apps, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with machine learning, predictive modeling, simulation, computer vision, or player-tracking data.
- Prior experience using AI tools to support software development, application building, analysis, or workflow automation; experience with Claude or similar tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with public baseball research, baseball datasets, player evaluation concepts, scouting processes, or advanced scouting workflows.
SCHEDULE & TRAVEL
- This role follows the rhythm of the baseball season and requires flexibility based on game schedules, reporting cycles, and Baseball Operations needs.
- Workload and schedule may fluctuate throughout the season based on game schedules, trade deadlines, draft preparation, player evaluation cycles, and other departmental priorities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sedentary work: regularly required to remain in a stationary position, use a computer, communicate via phone/video/email, and review information on screens for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to move within an office or ballpark environment and attend meetings or events in person.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: at the rate of $19.29 per hour for the duration of the assignment through October 31, 2026.
- Part-time benefits include 401(k), sick time, and access to the Employee Assistance Program, subject to plan eligibility and applicable policies.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by May 22, 2026. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the posting may be removed or extended at any time.
- The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by June 15, 2026.
- A note for Colorado Rockies employees:
- Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
- If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.
To Apply
To apply, please follow this link.
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