2023 SABR Analytics Conference Application
MLB
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Posted:
August 1, 2023
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Hybrid
About the position
Major League Baseball is sponsoring a select group of candidates to attend the 12th Annual SABR Analytics Conference. The conference, held in March 2023, focuses on the impact of analytics on the game of baseball and includes guest speakers, panels, and presentations. The event offers skill development sessions, networking opportunities with MLB professionals, and a chance to participate in the Diamond Dollars Case Competition. The conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual attendance, and candidates interested in attending in-person will be responsible for their own travel expenses. Additionally, selected candidates will receive a complimentary Rapsodo Certification course.
Responsibilities
- Attend the 12th Annual SABR Analytics Conference
- Cover own travel expenses to Phoenix for the conference (flight, hotel, meals, etc.)
- Participate in skill development sessions and networking opportunities with MLB and Club employees
- Visit MLB organizations during Spring Training in Phoenix for career insights and networking
- Receive a complimentary Rapsodo Certification course ($395 value)
- Qualify as a candidate from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds interested in careers in baseball operations such as Salary Arbitration and Major League Operations
Requirements
- Qualified candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds
- Interest in careers in baseball operations such as Salary Arbitration and Major League Operations
- Willingness to attend the 12th Annual SABR Analytics Conference
- Ability to cover own travel expenses for attending the conference in-person
- Opportunity to visit MLB organizations during Spring Training in Phoenix
- Interest in skill development sessions and networking opportunities with MLB and Club employees
- Complimentary Rapsodo Certification course for selected candidates by Major League Baseball
Benefits
- Complimentary Rapsodo Certification course ($395 value)
- Opportunity to work in baseball operations
- Possibility to work in Salary Arbitration and Major League Operations, Research & Development, Scouting, Player Development, and Sport Science
- Eligibility for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates
- Strong encouragement for individuals with studies in business, computer science, statistics, and economics to apply
- Strong encouragement for former professional players interested in transitioning back into professional baseball
- Application deadline is February 15, 2023 (later applicants are still encouraged to apply until capacity is filled)