Intern, Data Quality & Reporting

USA Baseball; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Baseball, headquartered in Cary, NC, seeks an Intern for Data Quality & Reporting to support the Prospect Development Pipeline. You will aggregate athlete performance data, ensure data accuracy across systems, and generate personalized reports for PDP events.

You will develop dashboards to monitor data quality, collaborate with MLB staff on event logistics, and help advance analytics initiatives in sports performance. This is an on-site internship in the Raleigh/Durham/Cary area.

Qualifications

• Experience in baseball and passion for the sport.
• Interest in sports science, data analytics, player development and safety initiatives.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience with coding languages such as R or SQL.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Drive.
• Positive attitude and team orientation in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to relocate to Raleigh/Durham/Cary, NC for the internship duration.
• Background check clearance prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute personalized Player Reports for PDP events.
• Query databases and software to extract data from multiple systems.
• Create reports and dashboards to monitor data accuracy and quality metrics.
• Aggregate, organize and analyze athlete performance data for analytics initiatives.
• Communicate with athletes and families regarding scheduling and post-event reports.
• Collaborate with MLB staff on player registration, data management and event logistics.
• Serve as a data resource for MLB Club Scouts and National Team Coaches.
• Identify opportunities for growth in data management and reporting.

Skills

Baseball experience

Sports analytics

Data analysis

R

SQL

MS Office

Google Drive

Time management

Relocation to NC

Team oriented

Education

CS/Statistics background

CS/Statistics background

Pursuing degree in relevant field

Tools

Rapsodo

Diamond Kinetics

TrackMan

Job description

Intern, Data Quality & Reporting (PDP)

At USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future®. As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team!

The Intern, Data Quality & Reporting (PDP) will support the day-to-day operations of USA Baseball and Major League Baseball’s Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP). The PDP is a collaborative effort between USA Baseball and the Commissioner’s Office that establishes an official identification and player development pathway for amateur baseball players in the United States. Athletes participating in the PDP undergo baseball and athletic assessments using state-of-the-art technology as part of the most comprehensive evaluative experience in any sport.

This position will be responsible for aggregating and organizing athlete performance data collected at PDP events, ensuring accuracy across multiple systems, and producing personalized Player Reports for participating athletes. The intern will also help develop reports and dashboards to monitor data quality, accuracy, and trends to support the ongoing evolution of USA Baseball’s analytics efforts.

Position Details

• Full-time hours (40+ hours/week)
• Duration: May (NO later than June 1) – August 2027 (flexible start and end dates)
• On-site work required (locations vary by assignment)
• Potential domestic travel involved in this position (all travel costs covered by USA Baseball)

In This Role

As an Intern, Data Quality & Reporting (PDP), you will gain hands‑on experience in database management, data quality control, and player reporting while supporting USA Baseball’s technology and sport performance initiatives. You may:

• Generate and distribute personalized Player Reports for athletes who participate in PDP events, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Query databases and software applications to extract data from multiple systems.
• Create reports and dashboards to monitor data accuracy, identify errors, and track quality metrics.
• Aggregate, organize, and analyze athlete performance data to support and enhance USA Baseball’s sport performance and analytics initiatives.
• Communicate with participating athletes and families regarding scheduling, event logistics, and post-event report delivery.
• Collaborate with Major League Baseball staff on player registration, data management, and event logistics.
• Serve as a resource for MLB Club Scouts USA Baseball Program Directors and National Team Coaches regarding PDP athlete data.
• Identify areas for future growth in data management and reporting including the integration of emerging technologies and process improvements.

Qualifications

• You have experience within baseball and a passion for the sport and its many elements.
• You have an interest in sports science, data analytics, player development, and long‑term player safety initiatives.
• You demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and process complex data sets.
• You have experience using coding languages such as R, SQL, or similar data tools.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive.
• You exhibit a positive attitude and thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• You are organized, communicative, and detail‑oriented with strong time management skills.
• You are willing to relocate to the Raleigh/Durham/Cary, NC area for the duration of the internship.
• You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

Preferred

• You possess strong quantitative analysis and computing skills, ideally with a background in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• You have prior experience with Rapsodo, Diamond Kinetics, TrackMan, or other baseball technologies.
• You can effectively utilize emerging technologies in baseball to achieve team goals.

Compensation

Hourly

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination and unlawful harassment are not tolerated at USA Baseball.

About USA Baseball

Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future, supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide.

A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball’s national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport’s growth and well‑being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, the Prospect Development Pipeline, and USABat. Additionally, it recognizes the nation’s top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award.

For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com.

Application Process Notice

Due to the high volume of applications received, USA Baseball may not update all candidates on the status of their applications. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed from November 25, 2026 – November 27, 2026, and December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks.