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Job listing closed on 11 Nov 2024
21 Nov 2023

Intern, Baseball Research & Development (part-time)

🇺🇸 Phoenix, AZ, USA
Part Time
0+ years exp.

Intern, Baseball Research & Development

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting all areas of baseball operations through baseball related data analysis, including statistical modeling, research, visualizations, and other projects. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will vary depending on baseball calendar, allowing them to gain experience in multiple areas of Baseball Operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Statistical modeling, machine learning, and quantitative analysis of a variety of data sources, for the purpose of player evaluation, strategic decision-making, decision analysis, etc.
  • Present analysis and insights to greater baseball operations group in clear concise manner through written and visual means.
  • Maintain and develop understanding of current state of analytics and technology in baseball as well as using expertise to recommend new and emerging methods.
  • Use fresh perspective to recommend improvements to current Diamondbacks analytical processes.
  • Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as statistics, predictive analytics, data science, engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, computer vision, etc.
  • Proficiency with database technologies including SQL.
  • Demonstrated experience with programming languages (e.g., R or Python).
  • Strong ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences using data visualization.
  • High level understanding and passion for the game of baseball.
  • Excellent work ethic and attention to detail while balancing multiple responsibilities in fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
  • Other programming and database skills are a plus.

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