Baseball Performance Science Associate

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Tigers is seeking a Baseball Performance Associate to support Performance Science initiatives within Baseball Operations. The role collaborates with analytics, development, strength, medicine, rehab, and coaching teams to optimize player performance.

Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and reporting; calibrating equipment; and assisting with research projects across biomechanical and applied performance data domains. Must be willing to work long hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports science, kinesiology or similar field.
• Certifications (CSCS, CPSS) are a plus but not required.
• Experience with biomechanics or performance data is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of Performance Science initiatives including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot technologies used in player assessments to ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Player Development, Coaching, Sports Medicine, and Front Office staff.
• Assist with data management and integration into internal databases.
• Conduct exploratory Performance Science research using biomechanical and applied data as directed.
• Support communication of findings to staff and dissemination of initiatives.
• Maintain and calibrate Performance Science equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Performance Science.

Skills

Excellent communication

Athlete-facing collaboration

R or Python coding

SQL data handling

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field

Tools

Vald products

Force plates

Motion capture

Trackman

Catapult

Job description

Detroit Tigers is seeking a Baseball Performance Associate to support Performance Science initiatives within Baseball Operations. The role collaborates with analytics, development, strength, medicine, rehab, and coaching teams to optimize player performance.

Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and reporting; calibrating equipment; and assisting with research projects across biomechanical and applied performance data domains. Must be willing to work long hours.