Advance Scouting Analyst

Analyst, Advance Scouting

DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations

REPORTS TO: Director, Advance Scouting

JOB STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

Description:

Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.

The New York Yankees are looking for an Affiliate Advance Scouting Analyst to join the team. This person will be on staff and traveling with our affiliate in Tampa, Florida. The Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day creation, education and implementation of high-quality advance reports and provide analysis to players and coaches. The Analyst will utilize their data driven skill set to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct day-to-day operations of the Advance Scouting processes at the Yankees’ Tampa, Florida minor league affiliate. Serve as the point person for creation and implementation of all advance materials.
• Provide statistical analysis and quantitative research to support the affiliate coaching staff and players.
• Seek data-driven answers for strategic decision making. Pose questions for research and consult with Quantitative Analysis department.
• Educate and implement NYY Advance concepts and philosophy to the coaches, staff and players
• Collaborate with Player Development, Quantitative Analysis, and Performance Science Departments to ensure that all affiliate initiatives are implemented and executed.
• Assist Player Development with creating and implementing individual player development and objective plans.
• Support on-field needs, including but not limited to operating NYY technologies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency with SQL or other modern database technologies preferred.
• Experience with programming languages (i.e., R or Python) preferred.
• Ability to articulate complex information and filter it down to applicable levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and respectfully with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to multitask and work toward several milestones on various projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate advanced baseball knowledge; maintain familiarity with sabermetric principles and advanced metrics.
• Demonstrate open mindedness, innovation, and progressive thinking. Open to new ideas and philosophies and is willing to challenge traditional baseball principles.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

We would expect the candidate in this position to be available (in-person) for the start of Spring Training.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.