Data Scientist
Cleveland Guardians - Baseball Operations, Cleveland, Ohio
About the job
Primary Purpose
The Cleveland Guardians Baseball Research & Development (R&D) group is seeking to hire data scientists, either senior or entry-level. In this role, you will work alongside the rest of the R&D group to transform a treasure trove of scientific data (e.g., box scores, bat/ball/player tracking, video) into an information pipeline that helps us acquire better players, improve those players, and equip our coaches and players to emerge victorious.
The Cleveland Guardians strongly prefer our teammates to reside in or relocate to Cleveland, Ohio. Exceptional candidates may be considered for remote work. We can also be flexible on start dates.
Core Job Functions
Data Scientists in our R&D group apply quantitative methods to make us better on the field. Depending on your skills and interests, your work may include:
- Building statistical and/or machine learning models to guide player acquisitions, player development philosophy, and Major League decision-making.