Baseball Analytics Associate

Profile

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Assist with the design, development, testing and support of proprietary data collection and decision-support systems. Design ad hoc SQL queries. Assist with statistical modeling of baseball data. Execute exploratory research and analysis as directed. Review public research on a regular basis. Provide support for important events such as the Rule 4 Draft, the trade deadline, contract negotiations and salary arbitration. Support Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development with ad hoc requests. Other duties as assigned by members of the Baseball Operations Department.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-size:11pt\\u003e\u003cspan style=\background:white\\u003e\u003cspan style=\line-height:normal\\u003e\u003cspan style=\vertical-align:baseline\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:10.5pt; padding:0in\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-family:\ inherit\,serif\=\\\u003e\u003cspan style=\color:#4a4a4a\\u003eMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-size:11pt\\u003e\u003cspan style=\background:white\\u003e\u003cspan style=\line-height:normal\\u003e\u003cspan style=\vertical-align:baseline\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-size:10.5pt\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-family:\ inherit\,serif\=\\\u003e\u003cspan style=\color:#4a4a4a\\u003eThe ideal candidate must be at least a college senior or recent graduate (within 6 months). Demonstrated familiarity with SQL querying and database design principles. Demonstrated knowledge of baseball-specific data, modern statistical techniques and sabermetric analysis. Familiarity with R/Python and/or other software \u003cspan style=\border:none windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in\\u003eapplications/languages\u003c/span\u003e used for statistical calculations and graphical representations. Experience with software development, including requirements definition, design, development, testing, and implementation, a plus. Experience with ETL processes that integrate multiple data sources, a plus. The ideal candidate must\u0026nbsp;have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills. Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate must be available full-time. The ideal candidate must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar. Willing and able to relocate to the Detroit metro area.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-size:11pt\\u003e\u003cspan style=\background:white\\u003e\u003cspan style=\line-height:normal\\u003e\u003cspan style=\vertical-align:baseline\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\border:none windowtext 1.0pt; font-size:10.5pt; padding:0in\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-family:\ inherit\,serif\=\\\u003e\u003cspan style=\color:#4a4a4a\\u003eWORKING CONDITIONS:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-size:11pt\\u003e\u003cspan style=\background:white\\u003e\u003cspan style=\line-height:normal\\u003e\u003cspan style=\vertical-align:baseline\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-size:10.5pt\\u003e\u003cspan style=\font-family:\ inherit\,serif\=\\\u003e\u003cspan style=\color:#4a4a4a\\u003eOffice Environment Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;,

Company info

Detroit Tigers, Inc.