Job Posting: 2021–2022 Wake Forest Baseball Analyst
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are searching for our next group of data analysts for the 2021–2022 season. Our student analytics team helps shape and support our decision-making processes through areas such as player development, advance scouting, player evaluation, and biomechanics. Our team is seeking individuals who have a passion for baseball and are interesting in solving complex problems. These individuals will have access to a variety of data sources and will have the opportunity to work individually and collaboratively to answer their baseball-related questions. This position requires at least 10 hours/week in the fall semester, and a minimum of 20 hours/week in the spring.
Responsibilities
- Develop strong skills in statistical modeling, quantitative analysis, data visualization, and more to develop reports that deliver the most relevant statistical support to coaches
- Collect, synthesize, and analyze practice and in-game data to support needs of the team
- Ad hoc projects to support Wake Forest baseball program
Qualifications
- Wake Forest student for the 2021–2022 school year
- Strong baseball knowledge and general understanding of advanced baseball metrics
- Ability to interact and communicate complex findings with co-workers, coaches, and players
- Experience with statistical models and solving problems through analytical methods
- Experience with R, Python, and/or SQL strongly preferred
Benefits
- Experience working with Division I players and coaches
- Access to proprietary models, data sources, and baseball systems
- Access to Wake Forest Pitching Lab and other facilities (assuming COVID protocols are lifted)
- Opportunity to expand network with individuals within college and professional baseball
- Potential to receive Wake Forest baseball apparel
- Potential to travel with the team
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chad Raines (raincs20 at wfu . edu), or find us on Twitter @Wake_Analytics.
To apply, please visit our application HERE.
