Biomechanical Analyst, Baseball Analytics
Location: Citi Field – Queens, New YorkStatus: Full Time
Summary:The New York Mets are seeking a Biomechanical Analyst in Baseball Analytics. The Biomechanical Analyst will work in conjunction with the Sports Science department to answer a variety of questions relating to biomechanics and baseball. The analyst will be the primary bridge between Baseball Analytics and the Performance Technology group and will need a strong statistical background as well as some level of prior experience with biomechanical data. Prior experience in baseball is a plus but is not required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and implement statistical models to answer a variety of questions relating to biomechanics and baseball
Work in conjunction with the Sports Science department to integrate biomechanical research into Baseball Analytics models and pipelines
Interpret data and report conclusions drawn from their analyses to support and improve decisions
Serve as primary educational resource on biomechanical data within Baseball Analytics as well as a strong statistical modeling presence within Sports Science/Performance Technology
Effectively communicate statistical concepts and the results of models to both technical and non-technical audiences
Provide advice on technical requirements for the Data Engineering team, and guidance to the Baseball Systems team on how best to present model results
Evaluate potential new data sources and technologies to determine their validity and usefulness
Consistently analyze recent research in analytics and biomechanics that can help improve the modeling work done by the Baseball Analytics department
Assist with recruiting, hiring, and mentoring new analysts in the Baseball Analytics department
Qualifications:
At a minimum, BS in statistics or a related field, with post-graduate degrees a plus
Professional experience in a quantitative position is a plus
Biomechanics background or experience working with biomechanical data. Sports or baseball-specific experience is a plus
Prior knowledge of motion capture and other technologies is a strong plus but not required
Strong background and real-world data applications of a wide variety of statistical techniques. Machine Learning and/or Computer Vision modeling is a plus.
Strong proficiency in R, Python, or similar, as well as strong proficiency in SQL
Basic knowledge of data engineering and front-end development is a plus, for the purpose of communicating with those departments
Strong communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with others, and to take control of large-scale projects with little or no daily oversight
Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is a plus, but is not required
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