Analyst, Advanced Scouting

About the Minnesota Twins:

At the Minnesota Twins, we are driven by a singular purpose – to up the game, on the field and off. Unwavering in our commitment to deliver championships and be a force for good, our innovative, diverse and incredibly talented team is creating new ways to win, to uplift and to unite. We are proud to be Minnesota’s baseball team. We believe in our power to create positive change. We are setting the standard for a modern sports and entertainment brand that shapes a better tomorrow for all.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Oversee all advance scouting models.
- Batter/pitcher matchups.
- Pre-Series reports on tendencies of the opposing team.
- Defensive positioning.
  - Evaluate infield positioning code two years from the shift ban.
  - Produce infield and outfield cards for all batter pitcher matchups.
- Run game offensively and defensively.
Travel with the Major League team on some of the road trips and be available for all home games.
- Assist and answer questions during pregame workouts.
- Be available in game to help make strategy adjustments.
- Lead post-game review and key decisions during each game.
Point person between the front office and the Major League coaching staff.
- Answer questions that arise from the Major League staff.
- Inform the Major League staff of changes and improvements to our core models from the R&D department.
Oversee pregame and post-game reports for the players and staff.
- Create and improve automated tools and visualizations to aid in the distribution of information to players, coaches, and other field staff.
- Build a post-game review process for evaluating how effective our game plan was and how well we stuck to the plan.
Quantitatively assess long-term team goals.
- Monitor key performance metrics frequently and report results to the staff.
- Suggest adjustments in areas we are falling short in attaining those metrics.

Requirement Experience and Education:

Data analyst experience: ability to interpret and analyze statistics.
Experience as a contributor with statistical programs such as R, Python, Matlab, Julia, or Stan.
Experience as a contributor with SQL and relational databases.
Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to travel with the MLB team on road trips and Spring Training.
Exceptional skills communicating complex statistical concepts with stakeholders from a wide range of technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Are you excited about the opportunity but don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet every qualification. At the Minnesota Twins, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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