Fellow, Major League Operations & Strategy

Job Summary 

This position aids in Major League advance and player development processes, providing analysis to the Major League coaching staff. 

Reports To: Senior Director, Baseball Strategy and Operations 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Utilize existing tools to provide mechanical analysis of Major League pitchers for coaching staff. 
• Serve as point person for internal and external mechanical review. 
• Assist pitching coaches in completing various tasks contributing to run prevention strategy. 
• Assist hitting coaches in completing various tasks contributing to run creation strategy. 
• Provide Major League coaching staff with materials to be presented to players for purposes of in-game strategy and player improvement. 
• Operate various portable tracking technologies to assist with player improvement. 
• Complete ad hoc and systematic research using SQL and R/Python to enhance in-game strategy and/or player improvement. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree, with a preference but not limited to Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or related field. 
• Experience with video editing software and tools. 
• Deep passion for baseball, baseball analytics, and baseball strategy. 
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work within a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. 
• Exceptional organizational, written, and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with players and staff members of various backgrounds and responsibilities. 
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays) as dictated by Orioles and MLB schedule. 
• Familiarity with industry standard advanced metrics and latest evaluation trends. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 
• Proficiency with SQL and R/Python preferred. 
• Prior experience operating portable tracking technologies preferred. 

*Applicants with various and/or non-traditional educational background and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. 

DISCLAIMER:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:  The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.