Fellow, Major League Operations & Strategy

Job Description

Job Title: Fellow, Major League Operations & Strategy
Department: Baseball Strategy & Operations
Reports to: Senior Director, Baseball Strategy & Operations
Job Type: Part-time, Hourly

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

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.
• Provide Major League coaching staff with materials to be presented to players for purposes of in-game strategy and player improvement.
• Assist pitching coaches in completing various tasks contributing to run prevention strategy.
• Assist hitting coaches in completing various tasks contributing to run creation strategy.
• 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 working with and/or coaching professional baseball players.
• Prior experience creating, executing, and documenting individualized player development plans.
• Proficiency with BATS video software, TrackMan and portable tracking technologies.
• Proficiency with SQL, R/Python, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with advance materials for a Major League club.
• 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.
• Ability to travel for Major League spring training and road trips.
*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.

The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $15/hour.

Benefits include concession and merchandise discounts, free parking, and limited complimentary baseball tickets to home games . A 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match available after one year of service and 1,000 hours of service is also available.

This information is being provided in accordance with the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law.

Posted: 11/25/24

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r080vm-18-97-9-170-42 in your application.