Major League Advance Scouting Associate (Seasonal)

ilitch; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Detroit Tigers are seeking an Associate, Major League Advance Scouting (Seasonal) to support the Baseball Strategy team with scouting reports, video, and data projects for the season. This hands-on role offers real-world exposure to the day-to-day rhythm of baseball operations in Detroit, MI.

You will apply statistical skills (R/Python) and sabermetric knowledge to help push the group forward, while collaborating with coaches and executives to uncover insights and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with statistical analysis in R or Python and data visualization.
• Knowledge of baseball data, sabermetric methods and analysis.
• Adobe Suite experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.
• Familiarity with SQL for database queries is a plus.
• Experience with Shiny is a plus.
• Stay updated with game planning and strategy trends.

Responsibilities

• Create scouting reports using internal software for coaches and executives.
• Prepare full scouting report suites for pre-series prep.
• Assist with video operations and distribution to staff.
• Support end-to-end preparation of baseball data for analysis.
• Design custom database queries to meet data retrieval needs.
• Support research and analysis to uncover insights and opportunities.
• Assist in statistical analysis and modeling of baseball data.
• Handle ad hoc requests from Baseball Operations teams.
• Relocate gear and equipment as needed.

Skills

R/Python for statistical analysis

Sabermetric analysis knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Industry trend awareness

SQL for database queries

Shiny

Tools

Adobe Suite

SQL

Shiny

Job description

Who We Are:

Detroit is a city that earns everything it gets, and that identity runs through this organization — how we work, how we develop, and how we compete. We’re building something here: one of the game’s most productive player development pipelines, a roster built on homegrown talent, and a culture built on getting better every single day. Our Baseball Operations department succeeds because of people who bring rigor, curiosity, and a genuine hunger to win to the work — not just on the field, but in every room where decisions get made.

Job Title: Associate, Major League Advance Scouting (Seasonal)

Dept. Name & Dept.: Major League Operations

Reports To: Vice President, Baseball Strategy

Job Summary:

The Associate, Major League Advance Scouting is a seasonal position supporting the Baseball Strategy department with scouting reports, video, and project work to help push our group forward. It’s a hands-on opportunity to work inside the day-to-day rhythm of baseball, applying technical skills and creative problem-solving in pursuit of winning baseball games.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize internal software systems to create scouting reports for coaching staff and executives.
• Prepare full suite of scouting reports for pre-series preparation.
• Assist with video operations, and the distribution of video to both coaches and players.
• Provide comprehensive support with end-to-end preparation of baseball data for detailed analysis.
• Design and implement custom database queries tailored to meet specific data retrieval requirements.
• Support Baseball Operations staff in conducting research and analysis to enhance on-field improvements and uncover new insights and opportunities.
• Aid in the statistical analysis and modeling of baseball-related data.
• Address ad hoc requests from the Baseball Operations teams and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the staff of the Baseball Operations Department.
• Relocate gear and equipment to, within, and from the clubhouse when necessary.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Practical experience with R/Python or similar software for statistical analysis and visual presentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of baseball-specific data, statistical methods, and sabermetric analysis.
• Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Highly motivated with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Stay up to date with industry trends pertaining to game planning and strategy.
• Practical experience in SQL or similar languages for database queries is a plus.
• Experience with Shiny is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Clubhouse and office environment, in-person in Detroit, MI.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required, as dictated by the baseball season schedule.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigersis an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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