Baseball Analytics Associate

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.