Data Scientist, Baseball Analytics

Boston Red Sox; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Boston Red Sox are looking for a Data Scientist for their Baseball Analytics department in Boston, MA. This position entails designing predictive models to optimize decision-making across various Baseball Operations. Candidates should possess a strong analytical background, a passion for baseball, and the ability to communicate complex concepts. The salary range is $75,000–$100,000, complemented by a thorough benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Join a dynamic team where your skills can significantly impact player acquisition and development decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of baseball.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Passion for baseball and desire to contribute to a championship team.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust predictive models and data pipelines.
• Craft written reports and data visualizations for diverse audiences.
• Integrate new analytical findings into team applications.
• Monitor cutting-edge analytics to recommend innovative methodologies.

Skills

Statistical methods

Machine learning

SQL

R

Python

Data visualization

Data interpretation

Education

PhD or master's degree in a quantitative field

Job description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Baseball Analytics is the quantitative research and data science group within Baseball Operations. We develop statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and analytical tools that support decision-making across Baseball Operations including player acquisition, player development, and player optimization. Core responsibilities include predictive modeling, applied research, experimentation, and communicating technical findings to inform baseball decisions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Boston Red Sox seek a Data Scientist for the club’s Baseball Analytics department to develop, evaluate, and optimize predictive models that enhance decision-making across all aspects of Baseball Operations. Operating in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, the Data Scientist will collaborate closely with the Baseball Analytics team and other Baseball Operations stakeholders to influence player personnel decisions and strategic initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced statistical techniques and data science to shape the team's future direction.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of baseball, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively. The specific role, level, and compensation package will be tailored to the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. Applications are encouraged from individuals with varying levels of expertise in the field.

The salary range for this position is $75,000–$100,000, based on relevant experience and internal equity. Our full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and maintain robust predictive models and data pipelines to generate insights for player evaluation, acquisition, development, and performance optimization.
• Craft compelling written reports and data visualizations to effectively communicate complex analyses to diverse audiences, including both technical specialists and Baseball Operations leadership.
• Partner with the Baseball Systems team to seamlessly integrate new analytical findings into team applications and proactively identify and address data quality issues.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate cutting-edge analytics and research from public and academic spaces to recommend innovative ideas, methodologies, and technologies that can enhance on-field performance.

COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of modern statistical and machine learning methods and an advanced proficiency with popular data science languages and libraries.
• Practical understanding of how to approach research questions to drive actionable insights.
• Able to visualize, present and disseminate analyses to a diverse group of stakeholders (leadership, coaches, players, scouts, etc.) in a clean, intuitive, and engaging way.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or master's degree in a quantitative field (such as statistics, engineering, applied mathematics, physics, quantitative social sciences, computer science, computer vision, or operations research) or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as R or Python.
• A passion for baseball and a strong desire to contribute to building a championship-winning team.

In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB.

At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.

Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.