Domestic Scouting Analyst Fellow
Summary
The Domestic Scouting Analyst Fellow supports the Baltimore Orioles' draft operations through statistical collection, player evaluation, and administrative assistance. The role involves using data tools and video technology to aid the scouting department in preparing for the First-Year Player Draft.
Reports To: Assistant Director, Draft Operations
FLSA Status: Part-time/Seasonal, Hourly
Role Overview:
This position will assist in all functions pertaining to the First-Year Player Draft including day-to-day front office operations, statistical collection & review, draft research, and player evaluation. This is a seasonal position that is based out of Baltimore, MD.
Key Responsibilities:
- General administrative and logistical support for Domestic Scouting Department
- Hone player evaluation skills through in-person looks, video, statistics, and other relevant sources of information
- Collaborate with front office, scouts, and other departments during pre-draft process
- Troubleshoot technical and equipment issues and aid scouts
- Operate various technologies to collect performance data on players at club workouts
- Edit and upload video to share as necessary
- Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- General knowledge of baseball and scouting landscape
- Attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with staff members of diverse backgrounds
- Must possess intellectual curiosity, an open mind, and desire to learn
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SQL preferred
- Ability to work long hours; evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 8 questions · 4 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (2)
- Preferred First Name optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
Pick from a list (2)
- Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
- Do you currently, or will you in the future, require an employer to sponsor you for work authorization in the United States (for example, an H 1B, E 3, or TN visa)?
Written answers (4)
- Please list any data- or tech-related programs, systems, or languages in which you are fluent, as well as any foreign languages you know. For each one, what is your comfort level on a scale of 1-10? No further explanation is necessary. 1 = very basic familiarity. 10 = completely fluent. Example: Excel (7), Spanish (4), Blast Motion (3), SQL (3)*
- If we asked you to evaluate a position player strictly based off of four stats / performance metrics, which four would you choose? Just list them in order of your preference.
- Please list 4-5 of your favorite baseball-related books / websites / podcasts. For each item in the list, include a note or two explaining why you find this source interesting or informative.
- Which amateur data source or technology do you think teams undervalue today? Please explain your choice (150 words or less)


