Baseball Analytics Data Scientist - Model & Insights

New York Mets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Mets are seeking a Data Scientist in Baseball Analytics. The Data Scientist will build, test, and present statistical models that inform decision-making in all facets of Baseball Operations.

This role requires strong background in statistics and data analytics, with the ability to communicate model details to both technical and non-technical audiences. Prior experience in baseball is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Master's or BS degree in statistics or a related field.
• Professional experience in a quantitative position is a plus.
• Strong background in a wide variety of statistical techniques.
• Strong proficiency in R, Python, or similar, as well as SQL proficiency.
• Basic knowledge of data engineering and front-end development to communicate with other teams.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and manage large-scale projects with little oversight.

Responsibilities

• Build statistical models to answer baseball-related questions affecting operations.
• Interpret data and report conclusions from analyses.
• Present model outputs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Communicate with Baseball Analytics team and Baseball Operations personnel.
• Provide guidance to data engineering and Baseball Systems teams on model presentation.
• Evaluate potential new data sources and technologies for usefulness.
• Continuously analyze research to improve modeling work.

Education

Masters and/or BS degree in statistics or related field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

The New York Mets are seeking a Data Scientist in Baseball Analytics. The Data Scientist will build, test, and present statistical models that inform decision-making in all facets of Baseball Operations.

This role requires strong background in statistics and data analytics, with the ability to communicate model details to both technical and non-technical audiences. Prior experience in baseball is a plus but not required.