Principal Analyst, Baseball Research and Development

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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.

 

Position Summary

The Principal Analyst is a senior applied leader within the Baseball Insights Department, reporting to the Director of Research & Development. This role serves as the primary analytics partner for Hitting Development and is responsible for translating data science models, biomechanical inputs, and technology outputs into actionable insights that drive offensive performance.

This position bridges Data Science, Research & Development, Performance Science, and field staff to ensure analytical tools are technically sound, practically applied, and meaningfully embedded within baseball environments. While hitting development is the primary focus, this role also contributes to broader analytical direction and applied workflow design across Baseball Operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

Hitting Development & Performance Integration

• Serve as the lead analytics partner for Hitting Development across Major League and Player Development environments.
• Integrate bat tracking, ball tracking, pitch metrics, biomechanical data, motion capture, and force plate data to identify performance gains in swing mechanics and offensive production.
• Partner with Performance Science and hitting coaches to translate analytical and biomechanical findings into clear, actionable adjustments.
• Identify performance trends, skill gaps, and developmental opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Advance the organization’s applied understanding of hitting performance and add offensive value.

Model Development & Applied Analytics

• Contribute to the development of descriptive and predictive models related to hitting performance.
• Partner with Baseball Data Science to refine, validate, and strengthen models over time.
• Incorporate coaching insight and baseball domain expertise into model application.
• Design tools, reports, and workflows that maximize clarity, usability, and on-field adoption.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a connector between Data Science, R&D, Performance Science, Player Development, and Major League staff.
• Communicate model assumptions, outputs, and limitations clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Incorporate applied feedback to continuously improve analytical tools and processes.
• Support alignment between analytics outputs and organizational philosophy.

Leadership & Culture

• Mentor applied analysts as the department grows.
• Help establish applied analytics standards and best practices.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance Baseball Insights culture.
• Support documentation and knowledge-sharing processes.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in applied analytics, sports performance analysis, biomechanics, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience integrating multiple performance data streams (e.g., bat tracking, motion capture, force plates, pitch/ball tracking).
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience contributing to or developing performance models.
• Ability to translate complex quantitative and biomechanical outputs into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of baseball hitting mechanics and offensive performance concepts.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a quantitative or biomechanics-related field.
• Experience in professional or elite-level baseball environments.
• Experience integrating biomechanical data into applied development settings.
• Background in model validation, experimental design, or applied research methodology.
• Experience mentoring analysts or shaping analytics workflows.

 

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a combination of office settings, indoor training facilities, laboratory/performance environments, and outdoor baseball environments.
• Regular presence at Major League and Player Development facilities is required.
• Occasional travel to affiliate locations, training complexes, and other organizational sites may be required.
• Work may include evenings, weekends, and extended hours during the baseball season.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while analyzing data and using computer systems.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via electronic communication.
• Ability to move throughout office spaces, clubhouses, dugouts, batting cages, bullpens, and performance labs.
• Ability to observe and interpret visual information, including data visualizations, video analysis, and live on-field activity.
• May occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds (e.g., portable technology equipment, training devices).
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including indoor facilities and outdoor weather conditions typical of baseball operations.

 

Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $130,000 to $170,000

• This full-time position is eligible for the Club’s benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, game tickets, employee discounts, and other benefits according to plan eligibility.

 

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by March 13th, 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 April 3, 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.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

The Colorado Rockies participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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