In honoring the legacy and career of Billy Bean, The Billy Bean Fellowship is designed to provide a focused post-graduate baseball operations experience to high-potential candidates for employment who may not have been identified by Clubs through traditional recruiting avenues. MLB expects one or more of the fellowships to be awarded to a military veteran. Former professional players are also encouraged to apply.
The Billy Bean Fellowship provides an intensive opportunity to gain exposure within various aspects of baseball operations (Major League operations, research and development, baseball analytics, player development, software engineering, etc.) for a period of up to 18 months. Selected Fellows will also have access to professional and career development sessions, speakers, and mentorship as part of this experience.
Application Materials
- Completed application
- Resume
- Personal Statement (share your story and how this Fellowship opportunity fits your aspirations, career objectives, desire for growth, etc.)
Please apply by Monday, November 3, 2025, to be considered for a Baseball Operations position at an MLB Club or MLB’s League Office.
For additional questions regarding the program, please contact us at [email protected].
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Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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