Data Scientist, Baseball Analytics Boston Red Sox

Harvard Varsity Club; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Red Sox is seeking a Data Scientist for Baseball Analytics to design predictive models, evaluate decisions, and optimize player personnel strategies. You will work with the analytics team and Baseball Operations to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership and scouts.

The role requires strong statistical methods knowledge, ML experience, and the ability to present findings clearly.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as R or Python.
• Passion for baseball and desire to contribute to building a championship team.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust predictive models and data pipelines for player evaluation, acquisition, development, and performance optimization.
• Craft written reports and visualizations to communicate analyses to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Baseball Systems to integrate findings into team applications and address data quality issues.
• Monitor and evaluate cutting-edge analytics to suggest innovative methods and technologies.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

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, andcommunicatingtechnical findings to inform baseball decisions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Boston Red SoxseekaData Scientistfor theclub’sBaseball Analytics departmentto develop, evaluate, andoptimizepredictive models that enhance decision-making across all aspects of Baseball Operations.Operating in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, theData Scientistwill 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 willpossessstrong 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 encouragedfromindividuals with varying levels ofexpertisein the field.

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 beyondembracingdiversity.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.

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