Position Summary:
The PD Analytics Fellow supports Player Development through evidenced-based analysis, technological fluency, statistical report writing, and organizational diligence. Successful candidates will have Spanish language fluency, a passion for baseball, a demonstrated high effort level, strong listening and communication ability, and a foundational understanding of statistics and research. Excellent candidates will have coding/development (SQL, R, Tableau, Python, etc.) ability in at least one language/program and prior playing and/or work experience in baseball or collegiate softball.
Diversity is a strength, and one the Marlins wish to maximize. We encourage all job seekers to apply if they have passion and true interest in the position -- even if they do not meet all qualifications. We are eager to be surprised by new talent.
This position is located at the Marlins DR facility.
Essential Functions:
• Provide support to affiliate coaches and video managers as the analytics subject matter expert.
• Compile and distribute Advance reports as relevant to the affiliate level.
• Develop two-way communication flows between affiliate-level personnel and the Miami-based R&D staff. • Write analytics-based research and reports for dissemination to Baseball Operations leadership, relevant coaching staffs, and the R&D staff.
• Research and communicate ideas and questions posed by players and coaches, and posed by analysts and executives.
• Develop data visualizations and tools to assist coaches in communicating analytics ideas to players and fellow coaches.
• Maintain knowledge of leading-edge technology and research, both public and internal.
• Assist with the implementation, research, and troubleshooting of non-video PD technology.
• Ask thoughtful questions. Give compelling answers. Admit when unaware or uncertain.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
