DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Baseball Analytics is the quantitative research and data science group within Baseball Operations. We develop statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and analytical tools that support decision-making across Baseball Operations including player acquisition, player development, and player optimization. Core responsibilities include predictive modeling, applied research, experimentation, and communicating technical findings to inform baseball decisions.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox seek a Data Scientist for the club’s Baseball Analytics department to develop, evaluate, and optimize predictive models that enhance decision-making across all aspects of Baseball Operations. Operating in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, the Data Scientist will collaborate closely with the Baseball Analytics team and other Baseball Operations stakeholders to influence player personnel decisions and strategic initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced statistical techniques and data science to shape the team's future direction.
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of baseball, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively. The specific role, level, and compensation package will be tailored to the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. Applications are encouraged from individuals with varying levels of expertise in the field.
The salary range for this position is $75,000–$100,000, based on relevant experience and internal equity. Our full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and maintain robust predictive models and data pipelines to generate insights for player evaluation, acquisition, development, and performance optimization.
- Craft compelling written reports and data visualizations to effectively communicate complex analyses to diverse audiences, including both technical specialists and Baseball Operations leadership.
- Partner with the Baseball Systems team to seamlessly integrate new analytical findings into team applications and proactively identify and address data quality issues.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate cutting-edge analytics and research from public and academic spaces to recommend innovative ideas, methodologies, and technologies that can enhance on-field performance.
COMPETENCIES
- Understanding of modern statistical and machine learning methods and an advanced proficiency with popular data science languages and libraries.
- Practical understanding of how to approach research questions to drive actionable insights.
- Able to visualize, present and disseminate analyses to a diverse group of stakeholders (leadership, coaches, players, scouts, etc.) in a clean, intuitive, and engaging way.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD or master's degree in a quantitative field (such as statistics, engineering, applied mathematics, physics, quantitative social sciences, computer science, computer vision, or operations research) or equivalent professional experience.
- Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as R or Python.
- A passion for baseball and a strong desire to contribute to building a championship-winning team.
Skills Required
- PhD or master's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent professional experience
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python
- Understanding of modern statistical and machine learning methods
- Advanced proficiency with popular data science languages and libraries
- Experience designing and maintaining predictive models and data pipelines
- Ability to visualize, present, and disseminate analyses to diverse stakeholders
- Ability to partner with engineering/systems teams to integrate analytics and address data quality issues
- Passion for baseball and desire to contribute to team success
What We Do
Major League Baseball club and member of the American League East Division. Fenway Park, the Red Sox' home ballpark, celebrated its 100th Anniversary during the 2012 season. World Series Champions: 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013, and 2018. For further information please visit www.redsox.com. Find a listing of available jobs at http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/help/jobs.jsp?c_id=bos
