Intern - Research & Development

Job Description

The Chicago White Sox are looking for an Intern to join our Research & Development team for the 2025 season. In this role you will work with our R&D team to create models and provide insight and practical applications to support the decision-making process in Baseball Operations. You will have exposure to the White Sox Player Acquisition, Player Development, Major League Strategy, and Foundational Research departments. This position requires a strong analytical background, and a passion for baseball and problem-solving. Come join our growing team and make a difference in the future of the Chicago White Sox!

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree, or currently working toward a bachelor's degree, ideally in a Scientific or Mathematical-related field (Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in baseball and working with baseball data sets.
• Proficiency with SQL and experience using relational databases
• Proficiency with at least one statistical computing language (R or Python preferred)

Responsibilities
• As part of the White Sox R&D Department, you will gain experience within Baseball Operations, collaborating with several sub-departments to answer questions, provide recommendations, and build decision making tools.
• Direct interaction with several types of stakeholders including Front Office Executives, Coaches, and Scouts to better understand Baseball Operation's needs.
• Identify and research potential areas of growth including data visualizations and reports, predictive models, and uses of surfacing data sources in the industry.

Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r13j9x-216-73-216-174-42 in your application.