Associate, Baseball Analytics

Job Description:

The New York Mets Associate Analyst is responsible for helping to drive development plans for one or multiple minor league affiliates.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform thorough research analysis on Mets players to help Player Development build and maintain individual Player Plans

• Communicate analysis on players’ biggest opportunities for improvements to coaches and Player Development leadership

• Serve as the main liaisons between Player Development and Baseball Analytics

• Execute research on topics pertaining to Player Development

• Develop systems that allow staff to efficiently come to good conclusions consistent with organizational philosophy

• Construct models and tools that will help the organization how to understand the effects of developmental drills and environments

• Drive growth of Mets coaches through continued education

• Provide feedback to the rest of Baseball Analytics and Baseball Systems on reports, models, and tools that relate to Player Development

• Work with the other analysts to help improve each other’s coding abilities and quantitative abilities

• Interpret and integrate data and model-based results from internal reports and websites to help coaches use the information to work with their players

• Ad hoc requests from Baseball Analytics and Player Development in line with these job responsibilities

• As time permits, analysts will be assigned additional coding and/or statistical modeling projects relating to Player Development

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience

• Experience with baseball technology, including but not limited to Blast Motion, Hawk-Eye, KinaTrax, and Trackman

• Significant experience in R, Python, or similar, as well as proficiency in SQL

• Statistical modeling experience is a strong plus

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

• Must be able to travel domestically

• Must be able to work unconventional hours

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Pay Rate: $18.15-$25.00 hourly

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