Intern, Baseball Analytics
Description
Job Title: Intern, Baseball Analytics
Department: Baseball Analytics
Reports To: Director, Baseball Analytics
Status: Non-Exempt
Primary Objective: Responsible for supporting all areas of baseball operations through baseball-related data science, including statistical modeling, research, visualizations, and other projects.
Essential Functions:
- Statistical modeling and analysis of a variety of data sources including Trackman, Hawkeye, and proprietary data sets.
- Ad hoc queries and quantitative research.
- Will perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Education and experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements if approved by management.
- Proficiency in programming with either R or Python required.
- Proficiency with SQL required.
- A strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and/or engineering required.
- Track record of original baseball research preferred.
- Experience building and interpreting predictive models preferred.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
- Strong technical skills in predictive modeling, data analysis, and research.
- Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and builds positive relationships with all team members, vendors, and guests. Is diplomatic, tactful, and professional in all forms of communication.
- Understands and supports the team and is quick to volunteer to assist others. Others view most interactions as being positive with a willingness to achieve common goals. Effective in working with others to cooperatively solve problems. Workplace behavior is consistently respectful of others.
- Takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization.
- Demonstrates through their actions and interactions with others a commitment to Mariner Purpose, Mission and Values.
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Completes work assignments thoroughly, accurately, and promptly. Identifies and corrects errors. Is careful, alert, and accurate, paying attention to details of the job.
The Mariners are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package for our valued Team Members.
The anticipated range of base compensation for this role is $20.00 – $22.00 per hour. We also provide complimentary parking and paid public transportation.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.
This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.
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Intern, Baseball Projects
Description
Job Title: Intern, Baseball Projects
Department: Baseball Projects
Reports To: Director, Baseball Projects
Status: Non-Exempt
Primary Objective: Responsible for contributing to projects at the intersection of baseball analytics and broader baseball operations, with an emphasis on creating innovative tools & streamlining communications.
Essential Functions:
- Develop reports, software, and educational materials to facilitate evidence-based decision-making throughout broader baseball operations.
- Provide quantitative support to player plan, high performance, advance scouting, and other player improvement processes.
- Contribute to amateur & professional player acquisition decisions in both formal & informal contexts.
- Field ad hoc requests from coaches, scouts, and other staff about internal metrics & processes.
- Complete other projects as assigned by Director, Baseball Projects.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements if approved by management.
- Proficiency handling large datasets in R, SQL, Python, and/or comparable languages is required.
- Shiny application or other web development experience is preferred.
- Experience building predictive models is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
- Possesses working knowledge of modern baseball analytics, strategy, and trends.
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and communicates effectively in both written & verbal formats.
- Is self-motivated, creative, and innovative with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail.
- Respectfully collaborates with teammates to cooperatively solve problems.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Mariners mission.
Physical Activities and Working Conditions:
- Public health permitting, this is role is Seattle-based and works out of T-Mobile Park. Remote opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis.
The Mariners are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package for our valued Team Members.
The anticipated range of base compensation for this role is $20.00 – $22.00 per hour. We also provide complimentary parking and paid public transportation.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.
This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.
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