Baseball Research Data Scientist

1 day ago

Toronto, ON, Canada torontobluejays Full-time $115,000 - $130,000 Contract

Build predictive models and advanced baseball metrics with the Toronto Blue Jays, supporting data-informed decisions across Baseball Operations. Apply quantitative research to complex baseball questions.

This Data Scientist role requires four to five-plus years of data science experience. You will design research, communicate findings, and create tools for baseball decisions. Work may span scouting, player development, projections, and fundamental research.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct baseball research and contribute to departmental projects
  • Design and maintain predictive models and advanced metrics
  • Research strategy, player evaluation, and player procurement
  • Collaborate with coaches, scouts, and front office colleagues
  • Integrate information with Baseball Systems infrastructure

Requirements:

  • Four to five-plus years building predictive models
  • Proficiency with SQL, R, Python, or statistical languages
  • Experience communicating results to non-technical users
  • Ability to execute rigorous quantitative research projects
  • Passion for baseball and strong reasoning skills

Apply baseball research, predictive modeling, and communication skills to strengthen Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Operations decisions.