Major League Advance Scouting Associate (Seasonal)
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize internal software systems to create scouting reports for Major League coaching staff.
- Aid in the statistical analysis and modeling of baseball-related data.
- Operate video software to provide custom video analysis to coaches and players.
- Design and implement custom database queries tailored to meet specific data retrieval requirements.
- Assist in creating, developing, testing, and maintaining specialized data reports and tools, both for electronic and paper consumption, for coaches and players.
- Attend Baseball Analytics meetings regularly to understand the department's operational procedures.
- Address ad hoc requests from the Baseball Operations teams and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the staff of the Baseball Operations Department.
- Relocate gear and equipment to, within and from the clubhouse when necessary.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of baseball-specific data and sabermetric analysis.
- Highly motivated with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with BATS software is a plus.
- Practical experience with SQL, R/Python and/or Shiny is a plus.
Working Conditions:
- Clubhouse and office environment, in-person in Detroit.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required, as dictated by the baseball season schedule.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
