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Director, Product Innovation

New York, NY · On-site

$254K - $266K/yr

A strong portfolio of shipped products that show a data-inspired strategy and analytics influenced ... Why MLB? Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues ...

CSAT Solutions

MLB Repair Technician 1

Houston, TX

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Performs computer data entry using Microsoft Excel and/or internal databases including production ... analysis, and diagnosis * Intermediate skills in through-hole soldering * Familiar with surface ...

CSAT Solutions

MLB Repair Technician 1

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Performs computer data entry using Microsoft Excel and/or internal databases including production ... analysis, and diagnosis * Intermediate skills in through-hole soldering * Familiar with surface ...

CSAT Solutions

MLB Repair Technician 1

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Performs computer data entry using Microsoft Excel and/or internal databases including production ... analysis, and diagnosis * Intermediate skills in through-hole soldering * Familiar with surface ...

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How much do mlb data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for mlb data analyst in the United States is $82,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an MLB Data Analyst job?

An MLB Data Analyst collects, processes, and interprets baseball-related data to provide insights that help teams make informed decisions. They analyze player performance, game statistics, and scouting reports using statistical models, databases, and programming languages like SQL, Python, or R. Their work supports player evaluation, game strategy, and front-office decisions, optimizing team performance both on and off the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mlb Data Analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an MLB Data Analyst, you need strong quantitative skills, expertise in statistical analysis, and an educational background in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with tools and programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, and sports analytics platforms like TrackMan or Statcast is highly valuable. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with coaches and front office staff are standout soft skills. These abilities are critical for delivering actionable insights that enhance team performance and guide strategic decision-making within a competitive environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an MLB Data Analyst?

As an MLB Data Analyst, your daily responsibilities often include collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets on player performance, game outcomes, and biometric information. You'll prepare reports and visualizations to communicate findings to coaches, scouts, and executives, translating complex data into actionable recommendations. Collaboration with other analysts, front office personnel, and even coaching staff is common, and you'll frequently handle ad-hoc research requests or project assignments. Staying current with industry tools and new data sources also forms a key part of the day-to-day workflow.

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Infographic showing various Mlb Data Analyst job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 43% Full Time, and 53% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,640 per year, or $39.7 per hour.
Data Analyst, Baseball Data Platform

Data Analyst, Baseball Data Platform

Major League Baseball

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $120K/yr

Other

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Our Baseball Data Platform team is looking for a Senior Data Analyst. The vision of the Baseball Data Platform team is to capture the story of baseball through its data. As a Data Analyst at MLB, you will fulfill that vision with play-by-play and Statcast tracking data by supporting our customers, tracking and improving data quality, and leveraging data to deliver insights. You will partner closely with world-class software engineers, data scientists, and subject matter experts with the sports' richest and most robust data at your fingertips.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate potential data quality issues both proactively and responsively
  • Lead large data initiatives focused on strategic R&D goals, including increasing the scalability of alerting and resolving of outlier data
  • Implement high impact process changes with our support team based on internal operations data and logging
  • Achieve comprehensive expertise in Baseball Data Platform. This includes knowing the schema, data lineage, and optimal usage patterns of all critical tables (e.g., pitch-by-pitch data, tracking data, weather data, etc.).
  • Respond directly to inquiries from MLB clubs, broadcasters, and MLB leadership
  • Define and enforce high standards for data documentation, code review, and statistical best practices within the R&D data team
  • Build optimized queries and statistical reports/models, as appropriate, to identify and detect trends and present findings to MLB and Club personnel
  • Design and produce reports delivering insights
  • Collaborate with the Statcast engineering, product, data science, and content teams to produce the next generation of storytelling metrics
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and security protocols across key systems, ensuring compliance and data security standards are met
  • Test/validate new data and metrics, and contribute input to their development
  • Serve as the team's go-to resource for complex data problems. This involves assisting teammates with debugging inefficient queries, locating obscure data points, and understanding nuanced data definitions.

Qualifications & Skills

  • 2+ years of experience with data related to baseball
  • Experience communicating professionally in a customer support role with technical and non-technical users
  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to apply analytical insights to create positive change
  • Self-motivated to seek out previously unidentified problems, resolve, and then scale them
  • Highly collaborative in nature and team-oriented
  • Proactive communicator with internal and external stakeholders
  • Substantive knowledge of SQL or similar database querying experience
  • Experience using R and/or Python for data analysis in a professional setting
  • Knowledge of data visualization software like Looker or Tableau preferred
  • Familiarity with baseball tracking systems, especially Statcast, is preferred
  • Familiarity with data pipeline tools and best practices for scheduled processing and ETL/ELT is a plus
  • Ability and desire to travel at times for baseball events and team meetings
  • A love of baseball!

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.

Top MLB Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Company 401K Contribution
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
  • Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Pet Insurance

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