What are the responsibilities and job description for the Joliet Slammers Data Analytics Intern position at Joliet Slammers?
The Joliet Slammers are looking for curious and driven data analytics interns to join the analytics department for the 2025 season! As an intern, you will use data to inform decision-making processes and on-field outcomes in regard to aspects such as advance scouting reports, player development tasks and modeling projects. You will collaborate with other interns, analysts, players and coaches on a daily basis. The best candidates for this role will be those with a demonstrated passion for data analysis in baseball.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create advance scouting reports on a daily basis and communicate these reports to players and coaches
- Collaborate with other members of the analytics department in the creation of scouting reports and other projects
- Pitch Tracking of all home games
- Contribution of new ideas, projects and concepts to help the Slammers find an edge on the field
- Assist in ad hoc player development tasks, such as setting up and breaking down batting practice, and other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Has completed or is pursuing a degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics or related field
- Willingness to relocate or be local to Joliet, Illinois
- Strong baseball knowledge
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred skills:
- Experience with R or Python to perform data analysis
- Prior experience playing or working in baseball
- Demonstrated prior research projects, preferably in baseball
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship, with the opportunity for college credit.
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.