About the Terre Haute REX
The Terre Haute REX is a collegiate summer wood-bat team competing in the Prospect League. Since our founding in 2010, the REX have won two Prospect League Championships (2015 & 2018) and have built a reputation for developing both players and front office staff for the next level. Former interns have gone on to work in MLB, MiLB, NFL, NBA, and other professional sports organizations.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Baseball Operations Data Analytics Intern to assist our front office and coaching staff in utilizing TrackMan and advanced analytics to enhance player development and game strategy.

Position Overview
The Baseball Operations Data Analytics Intern will work directly with the General Manager, coaching staff, and Baseball Operations department to collect, analyze, and interpret TrackMan data. This role is ideal for students interested in careers in baseball operations, player development, scouting, or sports analytics.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work inside a competitive summer collegiate baseball environment and gain real-world experience in applied baseball analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the collection and management of TrackMan data during home games
Analyze advanced metrics including:
- Exit Velocity
- Launch Angle
- Spin Rate
- Spin Axis
- Vertical/Horizontal Break
- Release Point & Extension
- Hard Hit %
- Expected Batting Metrics (xBA, xSLG when applicable)
Create pre-game and post-game analytical reports for coaching staff
Develop pitcher usage and hitter trend reports
Assist with defensive positioning analysis
Support opponent scouting reports using TrackMan data
Maintain organized player performance databases
Collaborate with coaches to translate data into actionable insights

Learning Opportunities
Interns will gain experience in:

Applied baseball analytics using TrackMan technology
Translating raw data into strategic decisions
Player development tracking
Scouting analytics
Communicating analytics to coaches and players
Working in a fast-paced, professional baseball operations environment

Qualifications

Currently enrolled college student (Sport Management, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field preferred)
Strong interest in baseball analytics and player development
Working knowledge of baseball statistics (traditional and advanced metrics)
Experience with Excel required (Pivot Tables, formulas, data organization)
Familiarity with R, Python, or other data tools preferred but not required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality of player data
Must be available for most home games and occasional office hours

Schedule Commitment

Internship dates: May 27 – August 10
Regular home season: May 30 – July 31
Availability for potential playoff games in early August
Evening and weekend availability required

What Makes This Internship Valuable
This is not a “sit in the office” internship. You will:

Work directly with coaches and decision-makers
Contribute to real baseball strategy discussions
Gain hands-on experience with TrackMan analytics
Build a portfolio of analytical reports
Strengthen your resume for MLB, MiLB, and collegiate baseball opportunities

If you’re the kind of person who watches a game and thinks about spin efficiency and attack angle instead of just the score… this internship is for you. ⚾📊

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.

Terre Haute Rex