Baltimore Orioles
Analyst, Major League Strategy
Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore, MD, United States
Job Summary
This position works closely with the Major League coaching staff, Analytics, and Player Development departments to advance for upcoming Major League opponents, inform in-game strategic decision-making, and develop and utilize tools for player improvement.
Reports To: Senior Director, Baseball Strategy and Operations
Primary Responsibilities
*Applicants with various and/or non-traditional educational background and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position works closely with the Major League coaching staff, Analytics, and Player Development departments to advance for upcoming Major League opponents, inform in-game strategic decision-making, and develop and utilize tools for player improvement.
Reports To: Senior Director, Baseball Strategy and Operations
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist the Major League coaching staff with the preparation of qualitative and quantitative advance materials.
- Communicate applicable and actionable advance materials directly to coaching staff and players.
- Collaborate with Analytics to develop and maintain new and existing advance materials.
- Complete ad hoc and systematic research using SQL and R/Python to enhance in-game strategy and/or player improvement.
- Utilize technology equipment (video, TrackMan, etc.) for player improvement, as needed, and use technology infrastructure for preparation of advance materials.
- Operate in-game video replay, as needed.
- Work with Player Development to develop and maintain player improvement initiatives, as needed.
- Completion of Bachelor's degree, with a preference but not limited to Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or related field.
- Experience with creating and completing advance materials for a Major League club.
- Prior experience with Major League video replay.
- Familiarity with MLB's in-game and transaction rules.
- Proficiency with SQL, R/Python, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with players and staff members of various backgrounds and responsibilities.
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays) as dictated by Orioles and MLB schedule.
- Ability to travel for Major League spring training and road trips.
*Applicants with various and/or non-traditional educational background and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.