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.
