At USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future®. As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team!
The Intern, Baseball Systems and Analytics will support the Technology and Analytics Department, working across USA Baseball’s Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP), development programs, and national teams. This position will assist with organizing and analyzing athlete data collected through advanced technologies to support player identification, development, and performance initiatives.
The USA Baseball National Training Complex (NTC) in Cary, North Carolina, is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the TrackMan V3 radar, AWRE Cameras and integrated data collection systems. The Baseball Systems and Analytics Intern will work with both large and small datasets to verify dataset accuracy, build player reports, identify performance trends, assist with player evaluation and selection, and develop tools that enhance USA Baseball’s understanding and application of athlete performance data. The Baseball Systems and Analytics Intern will also help to oversee and manage the function of the NTC’s TrackMan and AWRE systems during events, and aid in the supervision of the TrackMan and AWRE Operators assigned to each field. Additionally, this position may be asked to support the operations of the PDP, such as assisting with data collection or aiding in the Player Reporting process.
Through this single application, USA Baseball will hire two (2) Interns, Baseball Systems & Analytics.
Position Details:
- Full-time hours (40+ hours/week)
- Duration: May (NO later than June 1) – August 2026 (flexible start and end dates)
- On-site work required (locations vary by assignment)
- Domestic travel involved in this position (all travel costs accrued during internship are covered by USA Baseball)
In this Role:
As an Intern, Baseball Systems and Analytics, you will gain hands-on experience in sports technology, data management, and performance analysis while supporting USA Baseball’s Technology and Analytics Department. You may:
- Aggregate and analyze athlete performance data to support player evaluation and development efforts.
- Query databases, clean datasets, and generate insights to assist in athlete identification and program improvement.
- Develop dashboards and tools to monitor data quality and identify areas for enhancement.
- Operate and manage advanced baseball technology systems, including TrackMan and AWRE, to support data collection, analysis, and player evaluation.
- Coordinate and manage the scheduling of TrackMan and AWRE operators for events at the NTC.
- Communicate with athletes, families, and stakeholders to coordinate logistics and share reports.
- Attend PDP and USA Baseball events to oversee technology setup, manage data collection, and contribute to player development initiatives.
- Suggest and implement improvements to analytics workflows, reporting systems, and data visualization tools.
Qualifications:
Worried that you do not meet every single requirement on the list below? Don’t be. If you're excited about this opportunity and our mission, we want to hear from you! At USA Baseball, we embrace inclusivity and are committed to building a team with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Apply even if you don't check all the boxes!
- You are currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, data science, or a related field.
- You are proficient in coding languages such as R or Python, with experience building dashboards or visualizations in R Shiny, R Markdown, or similar tools.
- You have prior experience with TrackMan, or similar baseball tracking technologies.
- You have a strong interest in sports analytics, player development, and performance technology, paired with a passion for baseball.
- You demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to clean, manage, and interpret complex data sets.
- You possess advanced quantitative analysis and computing skills, with attention to accuracy and consistency.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive.
- You exhibit a positive attitude and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- You can relocate to the Raleigh/Durham/Cary, NC area for the duration of the internship.
- You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
Preferred:
- You have prior experience with AWRE, or similar video capture technologies.
- You have experience supporting a coaching staff, team, or analytics department within a baseball or sports environment.
- You are skilled in processing, editing, and organizing video or visual data for analysis and reporting.
- You can effectively utilize emerging technologies in baseball to enhance evaluation and player development initiatives.
Compensation:
Hourly
Equal Opportunity:
It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination and unlawful harassment are not tolerated at USA Baseball.
USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization.
About USA Baseball:
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future, supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide.
A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball’s national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport’s growth and well-being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, the Prospect Development Pipeline, and USABat. Additionally, it recognizes the nation’s top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award.
For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit
USABaseball.com or
USABDevelops.com.
Due to the high volume of applications received, USA Baseball may not update all candidates on the status of their applications. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28, 2025, and from Monday, December 22, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks.
