Baseball Analytics Intern

Position Summary:
The Baseball Analytics 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 2023

Suggested Education & Experience Guidelines:

•   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.

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.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Professional Scouting Intern

Position Summary:
Support the Professional Scouting Department, Baseball Operations, and Professional Scouts by working closely with the Professional Scouting Assistant Director in creating & maintaining department systems & processes throughout the season. Responsibilities include but are not limited to those outlined below.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the creation & maintenance of documents in preparation of Spring Training, including but not limited to information on roster status details. 
• Assist in the creation of & maintenance of documents regarding assignment coverage & assigned targets throughout the season.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of the Professional Scouting Scout Scheduler.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of documents in preparation of the Trade Deadline.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of documents in preparation of Free Agency.
• Assist in tracking the timely completion of Professional Scouting Reports. 
• Review daily transactions and provide player acquisition recommendations. 
• Complete manual ad hoc data pulls.
• Write & execute SQL queries for ad hoc projects.
• Create & maintain updated player magnets. 
• Complete a weekly department update to be reviewed by the Professional Scouting Assistant Director. 
• Assist in planning & preparing for Professional Scouting Department meetings. 
• Provide additional technical support for Professional Scouts.
• Proactively provide insightful thoughts to improve department systems, initiatives, & processes including the completion of assigned or self-devised innovative research projects. 
• Maintain consistent & open communication with the Professional Scouting Assistant Director.
• Willing & able to assist outside of the Professional Scouting Department with ad hoc assignments and projects. 
• At the discretion of & assignment by the Professional Scouting Assistant Director, the Professional Scouting Intern will have the ability to attend Florida Complex League, Low A Southeast League, & Miami Marlins games & complete reports for development purposes. 
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout February – October 2023

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• SQL/Tableau/R Preferred
• Trackman/Bats Familiarity

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.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Miami Marlins.

Fellow, Amateur Scouting

Department: Amateur Scouting
Employment Type: Full – Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt

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

The Cleveland Guardians are seeking Fellows to join their Amateur Scouting department. Each Fellow will work collaboratively with the amateur scouting staff. Fellows will operate as an extension of the front office staff and be a resource for scouts and Baseball Operations. Fellows will be expected to manage the collection of multiple data streams on amateur players to prepare the organization for acquisition opportunities.

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply organizational philosophies to all phases of the scouting and information-gathering processes.
• Assist scouting staff with the organization and execution of the scouting process through robust data collection.
• Assist scouting staff with various administrative and information-gathering tasks, such as database management
• Operate bat/ball tracking technology and other sports science technology.
• Manage video collection process from all player assessment opportunities, including but not limited to games, workouts, and events.
• Manage the corresponding data and video submission process.
• Provide holistic player assessments.
• Assist scouting staff with player workouts.

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

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

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

Preferred Experience:

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

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

Standard Requirements:

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

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Cleveland Guardians.

Computer Vision Analyst, Baseball Analytics

Location: Citi Field – Queens, New York
Status: Full time

Summary:
The New York Mets are seeking a Computer Vision Analyst in the Baseball Analytics Department. The Analyst will contribute to multiple areas of Baseball Operations, working closely with the Data Science group with a focus on Computer Vision- and Machine Learning-related projects. All candidates must demonstrate strong educational background and/or work experience in computer vision or related analytics fields, but prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive the development of computer vision systems to create new datasets that support the needs of various departments within Baseball Operations
• Build statistical models to analyze data derived from CV processes
• Advise other analysts on projects that could benefit from machine learning expertise
• Interpret data and report conclusions drawn from their analyses
• Present model outputs in an effective way, both for technical and non-technical audiences
• Evaluate and recommend new or emerging modeling techniques and baseball technologies
• Communicate well with both the Director of Baseball Analytics and other Baseball Operations personnel to understand the parameters of any particular research project

Qualifications:

• BS, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Experience in computer vision, image and video analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning
• Strong proficiency in R, Python, or similar, as well as strong proficiency in SQL
• Basic knowledge of data engineering and front-end development is a plus, for the purpose of communicating with those departments
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, and to take control of large-scale projects with little or no daily oversight
• Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is a plus, but is not required

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.

Salary Range:
$97,416.11 – $129,888.15

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the New York Mets.

Organizational Intern, Major League Strategy

Position: Organizational Intern, Major League Strategy
Reports to: Manager, Major League Hitting Strategy & Analysis
Department: Baseball Development
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Position Overview:
The primary role of this position is to aid in the day-to-day production of material to enhance the strategy and preparedness of our Major League coaching staff and players. This position will be responsible for integrating critical thought with organizational research and resources to provide high quality information to members of our Major League staff.

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

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

Required Qualifications:

• Careful attention to detail and strong problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong foundational knowledge in modern baseball analysis and evaluation
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Philadelphia for the duration of the 2023 season

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Proficiency in SQL, R, and/or Python is a plus

You will be required to answer the following question along with the submission of your application:
Who is the best defender in Major League Baseball? Explain your reasoning. Please limit your response to 300 words.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Baseball Video & Technology Associate – 2023 Season (Multiple Locations)

Title: Baseball Video & Technology Associate
Reports to: Manager, Minor League Video & Technology
Status: Full-Time, Seasonal
Locations:

• Lehigh Valley, PA
• Reading, PA
• Jersey Shore, NJ
• Clearwater, FL
  Please Note – Housing will be provided by The Phillies for this role for all locations

Position Overview:
Oversee the daily video, sports technology, and advance scouting operations at assigned minor league affiliate. Duties will include, but not be limited to: filming and logging home and road games, as well as assisting in daily instructional film/data review sessions with coaches, players, and staff. In addition, the P.D. Associate will be responsible for maintaining all sports technology equipment including setup, logging, and uploading all data each day.

Essential Duties:

• Open and oversee operations of affiliate video room on a daily basis
• Be able to operate, troubleshoot, and support IP and high speed video cameras, computer networks, and network hard drives
• Film and accurately log all home and road games using BATS video system
• Film and capture data for bullpens, batting practices, and workouts based on requests by Phillies coaches and staff
• Be able to accurately and efficiently set up and run various sports technology equipment, including but not limited to: bat sensors, motion capture tools, and ball flight tracking technology
• Assist with daily data and video review sessions between Phillies coaching staff and players
• Provide regular status reports to Minor League Video Coordinator and other Player Development staff in Philadelphia and Clearwater
• Assist with various Player Development, Integrative Baseball Performance, and Player Information initiatives as needed
• On-field skills such as throwing BP is a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or currently enrolled college student
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• Must have the ability to work with and protect highly confidential information
• Must be able to interact professionally with players, coaches, front office personnel and medical/training staff
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be a team player with strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be active, quick-thinking, and a good technology troubleshooter
• Previous experience working with BATS video system and/or sports technology is preferred
• Previous experience working in baseball is preferred
• Must be based in or willing to relocate for the duration of the 2023 season (approximately February through up to end of September) to one of the following locations:
  • Lehigh Valley, PA
  • Reading, PA
  • Jersey Shore, NJ
  • Clearwater, FL

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Must be able to stand and walk in hot conditions for long periods of time

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Philadelphia Phillies.

2023 Baseball Video Editor

Department: Baseball

Reports to: Senior Operations Analyst

Remote Work: Currently SIS is only cleared to hire remote candidates in AL, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI. If you live in any state not listed here, you will need to relocate to one of these states or close to the HQ in Coplay, PA.

About Sports Info Solutions

Pioneers in the Sports Data Industry

SIS was founded on the belief that decision making in sports could be improved and that we could help teams win more games through the use of better data, analytics, and technology.

That belief has been validated repeatedly since our founding in 2002 as we continue to revolutionize the way the game is played on and off the field.

Company overview

Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans.

We are proud to have been leaders in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across the MLB, NBA and NFL.

In the beginning, John Dewan set out to change the way baseball was played, by taking on Project Scoresheet alongside Bill James, bringing about a new wave of baseball statistics that have become common in today’s vernacular. That deep passion and understanding of sports and data has remained central to the core at SIS, as our organization has evolved to include former professional and collegiate athletes, coaches, scouts alongside our best-in-class technology and research analysts. Simply put, we go deeper.

We are now doubling down on what’s made us successful by further advancing our data, technology, insights and partners as we drive forward the next innovations in Sports Data and Analytics.

Position overview

SIS is looking for highly motivated individuals with a desire to work in the baseball industry and/or in video production. Video Editors will have a chance to make an immediate impression on the company and clients during their time with us. Each Video Editor will be using video that is directly used by SIS clients (including major league teams) for advance scouting and evaluation purposes. Not only will the Video Editors become more familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of hundreds of minor league players, but they will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the baseball statistics industry.

We take pride in making our internships great development opportunities for those looking to get their start in the baseball industry. In addition to gaining invaluable experience reviewing thousands of players across different levels, we offer introductory classes that cover creating scouting reports and using the database management language, SQL. We also provide insight and advice from previous SIS Employees who have branched out into a variety of areas in the sports industry.

• This role is open to remote work
• Internship dates: 04/03/2023 – 09/10/2023
• Typical weekly hours range from 35-40 hours during the season.

Job responsibilities

Includes (but is not limited to):

• During overnight shifts, edit video from Minor League games and properly mark in and out points for pitches and plays, ensuring all meaningful action is captured
• Validate the accuracy of Minor League pitch by pitch data
• Provide administrative support to the full-time staff

Compensation:

• An hourly rate of $12 per hour and college course credit will be offered for those interested.
• Each Video Editor will also be eligible for monthly performance bonuses based on efficiency and accuracy of their work.

Network Requirement:

• Access to high-speed internet at a minimum of 75mbps in order to stream and share large video files

Why work with SIS?

We believe in making sports better through data, analysis and insights. For that reason, we have an incredible team of technologists, scouts, analysts, and operators helping our partners win more games.

It is our ultimate vision to create an unparalleled platform of sporting data and insights, through best-in-class technology, products and partnerships.

We believe in a flexible, energetic, enjoyable working environment where we band together as teammates to do great things. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, working in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

EEO commitment

SIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, SIS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Abilities required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, including intensive computer usage.

Additional info

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Sports Info Solutions uses E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

2023 Baseball Video Scout (Seasonal)

Department: Baseball

Reports to: Operations Analyst

Remote Work: Currently SIS is only cleared to hire remote candidates in AL, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI. If you live in any state not listed here, you will need to relocate to one of these states or close to the HQ in Coplay, PA.

Position overview

SIS is looking for highly motivated individuals with a desire to work in the baseball industry. Video scouts will have a chance to make an immediate impression on the company. Each video scout will be collecting data that is directly used by SIS clients (including major league teams) for advance scouting and evaluation purposes. Not only will the video scouts become more familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of hundreds of amateur and professional players, but they will also learn the ins and outs of the baseball statistics industry.

Former video scouts have risen through MLB front offices after getting their start reviewing two to three games per day at SIS. MLB teams frequently contact us for recommendations when they need to fill a position within their organization, and our top video scouts each year routinely land team internships and/or full-time jobs. Multiple video scouts have been a part of World Series champion organizations over the years.

We take pride in making our internships great development opportunities for those looking to get their start in baseball. In addition to gaining invaluable experience reviewing thousands of players across different levels, we offer introductory classes that cover creating scouting reports and using the database management language, SQL. We also provide insight and advice from previous SIS video scouts who have branched out into a variety of areas in the sports industry.

• This role is open to remote work

Job responsibilities

Includes (but is not limited to):

• Score and pitch chart MLB, MiLB and amateur games using specialized computer software
• Check the accuracy and validity of data
• Prepare and analyze statistical data for delivery to customers
• Assist with the production of the 2024 Bill James Handbook
• Provide administrative support to the full-time staff

Time frame:

• There will be 2 different start dates for the Baseball Scout position:
• February 6, 2023
• February 27, 2023
• Typical weekly hours range from 40-50 hours during the season.

Compensation:

• A starting rate of $12 per hour and college course credit will be offered for those interested.
• Each video scout will also be eligible for regular raises based on performance.
• There will also be opportunities to sign up to work overtime to earn extra income (opportunities will depend on work levels throughout the year)

Network Requirement:

• Access to high-speed internet at a minimum of 75mbps in order to stream and share large video files

Why work with SIS?

We believe in making sports better through data, analysis and insights. For that reason, we have an incredible team of technologists, scouts, analysts, and operators helping our partners win more games.

It is our ultimate vision to create an unparalleled platform of sporting data and insights, through best-in-class technology, products and partnerships.

We believe in a flexible, energetic, enjoyable working environment where we band together as teammates to do great things. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, working in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

About Sports Info Solutions

Pioneers in the Sports Data Industry

SIS was founded on the belief that decision making in sports could be improved and that we could help teams win more games through the use of better data, analytics, and technology.

That belief has been validated repeatedly since our founding in 2002 as we continue to revolutionize the way the game is played on and off the field.

Company overview

Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans.

We are proud to have been leaders in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across the MLB, NBA and NFL.

In the beginning, John Dewan set out to change the way baseball was played, by taking on Project Scoresheet alongside Bill James, bringing about a new wave of baseball statistics that have become common in today’s vernacular. That deep passion and understanding of sports and data has remained central to the core at SIS, as our organization has evolved to include former professional and collegiate athletes, coaches, scouts alongside our best-in-class technology and research analysts. Simply put, we go deeper.

We are now doubling down on what’s made us successful by further advancing our data, technology, insights and partners as we drive forward the next innovations in Sports Data and Analytics.

EEO commitment

SIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, SIS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Abilities required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, including intensive computer usage.

Additional info

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Sports Info Solutions uses E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by Sports Info Solutions.