Baseball Data and Statistics Intern (California Collegiate League)
Organization & Internship Background
The Arroyo Seco Saints, a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization, attracts elite college baseball players, coaches, and college students seeking to gain experience in the sports industry to the greater Los Angeles area for the months of June and July. A proud member of the California Collegiate League and entering its 19th season of operation, the Saints strive to provide the finest collegiate summer baseball experience in the nation.
Learn by doing! Data and Statistics Interns will be key players in advancing our mission. You will spend the summer gaining valuable experience in the sports industry, building your resume and career portfolio, and learning through mentoring, networking, and training.
Data & Statistics Intern Responsibilities
Overall
- Be the official scorer of all Home Games, and some Road Games as necessary.
- Statistics tracking as needed for coaches and staff.
- Create assessments, generate reports, and prepare other tools and charts to be used by Coaches and Staff.
- Produce hitting and pitching charts for each game.
- Setup and Operate the TrackMan system at every Home Game and tag the appropriate data as assigned.
- Oversee Synergy (video metric system) throughout the season to include set up of cameras, monitoring camera angles during game, take down of cameras upon completion of the game, and uploading of video footage.
- Communicate with Social Media Team to report on any hot streaks, broken records, or other important information.
- Create an independent research project of your choice, from preparation, data collection, study and analysis, implementation and finally, potential publication (subject to approval).
- Report to General Manager for special projects throughout the season
Requirements
- MUST HAVE: Experience using TrackMan at your College or University, or in another setting.
- MUST HAVE: Experience with Microsoft Excel and data processing formulas.
- NICE TO HAVE: Familiarity with Synergy, and use within a College or Professional Baseball setting.
- NICE TO HAVE: Familiarity with programming in either R or Python, competency in SQL data queries, an understanding of XML and JSON data, and experience with remote FTP servers and SSL protocols.
- NICE TO HAVE: Experience building and interpreting predictive models preferred.
- A strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and/or engineering.
- Pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree in a related major.
- Represent the Arroyo Seco Saints by exhibiting a high level of professionalism at all times.
- A team player with a get it done work ethic and an upbeat and friendly attitude.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
- Posses a strong attention to detail.
- Be willing to go 50 feet extra. Don't try to be done 6 inches short.
- Work proactively and possess strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills. Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Comfortable working in groups. Interact with Saints front office members, coaches, players, staff, and staff from opposing organizations, the California Collegiate League, and more.
- Availability! Able to be responsive and send information or data to the Saints staff at possibly unusual times.
- Knowledge of baseball rules and statistic required.
- Must be available for the entire season, from May 25, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Notes & Time Commitments
- The position is eligible as a college credit internship. Applicants not in need of credit may still apply.
- All intern staff will be required to participate (in-person or by conference call) in an introductory meeting in late May.
- Hours Will Vary. Game Days are typically 1:00-10:00 p.m. Non-game days are on an as-needed basis.
- Some remote hours will be required to complete tasks within allotted time frames.
- All interns will be required to commit for the duration of the season(exceptions for varying school start/stop dates will be reviewed on an individual basis).
- The term of the season can include up to two (2) weeks prior and two (2) weeks after the beginning and ending of the game schedule.
- The Saints college summer season runs June to early August.
- Ability to begin remote work before the season begins is a plus.