What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major League Analyst position at Chicago White Sox?
Position Overview
The Chicago White Sox are seeking a Major League Analyst to support our ML coaching staff with data-driven insights for game strategy and player development. You'll translate data into actionable recommendations that directly impact Major League decisions and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with R&D team to create/translate model outputs into strategic insights
- Generate advance scouting reports analyzing opponent tendencies and matchups
- Create presentations and visualizations for pre-series meetings with coaches and players
- Conduct player development analysis and prepare dugout materials for in-game use
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years in baseball analytics or a related field
- Experience with baseball data & tech (Trackman, Edgertronic, TruMedia, PitchCom)
- Strong proficiency in SQL, R, and/or Python with experience building web applications
- Deep understanding of baseball strategy and statistical concepts
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with athletes and coaches
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- Professional or collegiate baseball operations experience
- Playing background, ability to support on-field work (BP throwing, hitting fungos, etc.)
- Demonstrated independent baseball research
Schedule
Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Travel
Spring Training travel and all road trips throughout the major league season.
Location
Position based in Chicago, IL.
Compensation
$60,000 - $65,000
Benefits Include
- Health
- Dental
- Life
- AD&D
- LTD
- Voluntary Supplemental Life
- Voluntary Supplemental AD&D
- Voluntary Vision
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Voluntary 401(k)
- Voluntary Flex Benefits (FSA, Transportation, Dependent Care)
- Complimentary White Sox Tickets
- Complimentary Lunch
- Holiday Break
- Promotional Items
Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000