Intern, Baseball Systems & Analytics

About the Role

The Intern, Baseball Systems & Analytics is an essential role within the Technology and Sports Performance Department at USA Baseball, supporting both the Prospect Development Pipeline (PDP) and USA Baseball’s development and national team programs. This position will assist with organizing and analyzing athlete data collected through advanced technologies to support player identification, development, and performance initiatives. The internship offers hands-on experience in sports technology, data management, and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Aggregate and analyze athlete performance data to support player evaluation and development efforts.
• Query databases, clean datasets, and generate insights to assist in athlete identification and program improvement.
• Develop dashboards and tools to monitor data quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Operate and manage advanced baseball technology systems including TrackMan and AWRE to support data collection, analysis, and player evaluation.
• Coordinate and manage scheduling of TrackMan and AWRE operators for events at the National Training Complex (NTC).
• Communicate with athletes, families, and stakeholders to coordinate logistics and share reports.
• Attend PDP and USA Baseball events to oversee technology setup, manage data collection, and contribute to player development initiatives.
• Suggest and implement improvements for analytics workflows, reporting systems, and data visualization tools.
• Assist with data collection or aiding in the Player Reporting process for the PDP.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior experience with TrackMan, or similar baseball tracking technologies.
• Proficient in coding languages such as R and Python, with experience building dashboards or visualizations in R Shiny and R Markdown.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive.
• Ability to relocate to the Raleigh/Durham/Cary, NC area for the duration of the internship.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, communications, technology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sports science, data analytics, player development, and player safety initiatives, paired with a passion for baseball.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to clean, manage, and interpret complex data sets.
• Advanced quantitative analysis and computing skills with attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Positive attitude and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with AWRE or similar video capture technologies.
• Experience supporting a team, coaching staff, or analytics department within a baseball or sports environment.
• Skilled in processing, editing, and organizing video or visual data for analysis and reporting.
• Ability to effectively utilize emerging technologies in baseball to enhance evaluation and player development initiatives.

Position Details

• Full-time hours (40+ hours/week)
• Duration: May (NO later than June 1) – August 2027 (flexible start and end dates)
• On-site work required (locations vary by assignment)
• Domestic travel involved (all travel costs accrued during internship are covered by USA Baseball)
• Hourly compensation.