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Dick's Sporting Goods

Baseball Ambassador

Garner, NC

$13.25 - $16/hr

The baseball ambassador is a technically focused role centered around providing a differentiated ... This individual will pull from personal experiences and industry research / trends to provide ...

Dick's Sporting Goods

Baseball Ambassador

Garner, NC · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

The baseball ambassador is a technically focused role centered around providing a differentiated ... This individual will pull from personal experiences and industry research / trends to provide ...

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How much do baseball research jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for baseball research in the United States is $99,840.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a baseball research?

A Baseball Research job involves analyzing data, statistics, and trends to provide insights that help teams, analysts, and organizations make informed decisions. This can include player performance evaluation, game strategy optimization, scouting reports, and historical research. Professionals in this field use tools like statistical modeling, machine learning, and database management to interpret complex baseball data. Teams, media outlets, and analytics companies often employ baseball researchers to improve performance and decision-making.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in baseball research?

A typical day in Baseball Research involves collecting and analyzing game data, generating reports, and providing actionable insights to coaches and front office staff. You might spend time cleaning datasets, building statistical models, and preparing presentations or visualizations to communicate findings. Collaboration is frequent, as you'll often work with scouts, coaches, and analysts to address specific team or player questions. While much of the work is data-focused, attending meetings and watching games—either live or via video—is also common to better contextualize your analyses. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, especially during the baseball season, rewarding those who enjoy both teamwork and independent problem-solving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in baseball research, and why are they important?

To thrive in Baseball Research, you need strong analytical skills, expertise in statistics, and a solid understanding of baseball rules and strategies, often supported by a degree in statistics, data science, or a related field. Proficiency with data analysis tools such as R, SQL, Python, and baseball-specific databases like Baseball-Reference or Statcast is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with coaching staff are crucial soft skills. These capabilities are important for producing accurate insights that directly inform player evaluation, development, and team strategy.

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Infographic showing various Baseball Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,840 per year, or $48 per hour.

Los Angeles Angels-Full Time Data Engineer, Baseball Systems

Angels Baseball

Anaheim, CA • On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Overview:
The Los Angeles Angels are seeking a Data Engineer, Baseball Systems to join the Baseball Operations Research & Development team. In this role, you will work with other developers to design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure that powers the Angels decision-making processes across scouting, player development, and in-game strategy. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Research and Development.
This position is benefit-eligible including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K eligibility; employee contributions after 3 months, employer matching and safe harbor after 1 year and 1000 hours of employment and additional perks not listed above. The expected annual salary for this position can range from $95,000-$110,000. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines to collect, transform, and store large volumes of baseball-related data from multiple sources
  • Schedule automated job processes to ingest, aggregate, and manipulate data in real or near-real time
  • Work closely with data scientists, developers, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure data quality, availability, and accessibility
  • Implement data validation and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and data integrity
  • Contribute to system design decisions and engineering best practices within Baseball Operations

Required Qualifications:
  • Solid working knowledge of Python (2+ years strongly preferred), preferably using pandas
  • Proficient in SQL principles, including table keys, indexes, data modeling, and stored procedures
  • Ability to design scalable, high-performance data solutions
  • Experience using 3rd-party API documentation to build dynamic systems
  • Work in-person at Angel Stadium most days with occasional opportunity for remote work
  • Ability and willingness to work and/or be on-call during nights and weekends as necessary, especially during the baseball season

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience designing, building, and maintaining relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc)
  • Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster
  • Ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines for testing and deploying applications
  • Experience managing Linux or Windows servers using Bash or Powershell
  • Basic knowledge of storage solutions (NAS, file systems, etc) for storing large volumes of non-relational data
  • Familiarity with cloud-based computing and data warehousing concepts (GCP preferred)
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • A passion for baseball analytics

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to frequently sit for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use hands frequently (for keyboard, mouse and general computer use)
  • Ability to occasionally work in inclement weather (when in stadium)
  • Ability to traverse from office to stadium frequently
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The Angels believe that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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