Impactful Baseball Analytics Data Scientist

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 role will build, test, and present statistical models that inform decisions across Baseball Operations and communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A strong background in statistics and data analytics is required, with proficiency in R and Python and SQL. Prior baseball experience is a plus but not required. Salary range is $80,000–$100,000.

Qualifications

• Masters and/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 strong proficiency in SQL.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and lead large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Build statistical models to answer a wide variety of baseball-related questions affecting the operations of the organization using advanced knowledge of statistics and data analytics and exercising appropriate discretion and judgment regarding development of statistical models
• Interpret data and report conclusions drawn from their analyses
• Present model outputs in an effective way, both for technical and non-technical audiences
• Communicate well with both the Baseball Analytics team as well as other Baseball Operations personnel to understand the parameters of any particular research project
• Provide advice on the desired outputs from the data engineering team, and guidance to the Baseball Systems team on how best to present model results
• Evaluate potential new data sources and technologies to determine their validity and usefulness
• Consistently analyze research in analytics that can help improve the modeling work done by the Baseball Analytics department

Skills

R / Python / SQL

Communication skills

Data modeling

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Statistics

Job description

The New York Mets are seeking a Data Scientist in Baseball Analytics. The role will build, test, and present statistical models that inform decisions across Baseball Operations and communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A strong background in statistics and data analytics is required, with proficiency in R and Python and SQL. Prior baseball experience is a plus but not required. Salary range is $80,000–$100,000.