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Job Posting: Pittsburgh Pirates – Biomechanist Openings
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): Applied Biomechanist – Coaching and Player Development Applied Biomechanist – Major League The Pirates Why The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level.
Job Posting: St. Louis Cardinals – Major League Strategy Fellow
Direct link to application (please see job details below): Major League Strategy Fellow Job Summary: This role will support the St. Louis Cardinals Major League team through baseball research, statistical analysis, strategic modeling, and the development of analytical tools and reports.
Job Posting: Tampa Bay Rays – Amateur Data Technician
Direct link to application (please see job details below): Amateur Data Technician Department: Amateur Scouting Reports to: Senior Analyst, Baseball R&D Location: St. Petersburg, FL Overview The Amateur Data Technician will sit at the intersection of Amateur Scouting and Data Engineering, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and accessibility of college/high school data to maximize its impact on the player evaluation process for the annual MLB Draft.
Job Posting: Milwaukee Brewers – Senior Software Engineer
Direct link to application (please see job details below): Senior Software Engineer (Baseball Systems) Milwaukee Brewers – Senior Milwaukee, WI Baseball Operations · Technology · Software Sales Overview The Senior Software Engineer will collaborate with the Baseball Systems team to assist in the development and maintenance of the club’s player information system.
Job Posting: New York Mets – Software Engineer, Baseball Systems
Direct link to application (please see job details below): Software Engineer, Baseball Systems Location: Citi Field – Queens, New York Summary: The New York Mets are seeking a full stack software engineer to join the Baseball Systems team. The ideal candidate would be an engineer with experience working in a fast-paced development environment, with strong engineering fundamentals, an eye for design, and a strong product feel. The role is in-person, based out of the Mets offices in Queens, NY.
Job Posting: New York Mets - Applied AI Engineer
Direct link to application (please see job details below): Applied AI Engineer Location: Citi Field – Queens, New York Summary The New York Mets are seeking an Applied AI Engineer to build and ship production-grade AI capabilities that improve decision-making and streamline workflows across Baseball Operations. This role sits at the intersection of Baseball Systems (software engineering), Data Engineering, Baseball Analytics, Performance Technology, and modern generative AI.
Job Posting: Pittsburgh Pirates - Analyst, Baseball Strategy
Direct link to application (please see job details below): Analyst – Baseball Strategy Location: Pittsburgh The Pirates Why The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level.
Job Posting: New York Mets - Multiple Openings
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): Data Scientist Intern, Data Science Associate Analyst, Baseball Analytics: Integration Associate Hitting Analyst, Baseball Analytics Associate, Video & Technology (International Scouting) Senior Data Scientist, Baseball Analytics Location: Citi Field – Queens, New York Summary: The New York Mets are seeking a Data Scientist in Baseball Analytics.
Job Posting: St. Louis Cardinals - Multiple Openings
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): 2027 Baseball Development Fellow 2027 Minor League Affiliate Fellow Location: St. Louis, MO Job Summary: The St. Louis Cardinals are seeking candidates for a Baseball Development Fellow position for the 2027 calendar year. The goal of the Baseball Development department is to automate processes and synthesize data to make baseball decisions easier and more accurate.
Job Posting: Cleveland Guardinas - 2027 Baseball Technology Fellowship
Direct link to application (please see job details below): 2027 Baseball Technology Fellowship Location: Goodyear, Arizona, United States Primary Purpose: The Cleveland Guardians Fellowship program is designed to accelerate the pace of development and impact for people interested in working for our organization. Fellowship roles are focused on solving complex challenges, which involve developing innovative approaches, tools, and techniques to meaningfully drive the organization forward.
Job Posting: Kansas City Royals - Multiple Openings
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): Analyst, Major League Pitching – Research & Development Analyst, Player Development – Research & Development Location: Kauffman Stadium, One Royal Way, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America Job Summary: The Kansas City Royals are seeking a highly motivated and creative analyst to join the organization.
Job Posting: Milwaukee Brewers - Multiple Internships
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): Associate – Baseball Research and Development Associate – Baseball Systems The Milwaukee Brewers have multiple internship positions available. These are paid positions with flexible start dates depending on your availability. All roles are based in Milwaukee. Our Pitch You come here to make a difference.
Announcing Some Changes to Our Postseason Coverage
Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK October is one of our busier months editorially. We cover all of the postseason action, from previewing the relevant team strengths and weaknesses that might define each series to writing game stories for every game, with our writers often at the ballpark to bring you insight from the clubhouse.
Job Posting: Cleveland Guardians - Data Scientist
Direct link to application (please see job details below): Data Scientist Primary Purpose The Cleveland Guardians Baseball Research & Development (R&D) group is seeking to hire data scientists, either senior or entry-level.
Job Posting: Athletics - Multiple Openings
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Job Posting: Los Angeles Dodgers - Multiple Openings
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): Manager, International Baseball Strategy and Information Analyst, International Baseball Strategy & Information Description The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a job opportunity for Manager, International Baseball Strategy and Information. Following you will find a brief description of the job and application process. For additional information, please contact TalentRelations@ladodgers.com.
Job Posting: Seattle Mariners - Multiple Internships
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Job Posting: Texas Rangers - Apprentice, Baseball Research & Development
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Introducing FanGraphs MVP
Whenever I write a State of FanGraphs post, I see some version of this comment: “I’m already a FanGraphs Member, but I’d like to give FanGraphs more money. How can I do that?” We deeply appreciate that some of you want to offer us more support than our standard annual Membership, and now there’s a way, with the FanGraphs MVP Membership.
Job Posting: Tampa Bay Rays - Database Engineer / Database Administrator
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Job Posting: Los Angeles Dodgers - Multiple Openings
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Job Posting: Boston Red Sox - Multiple Openings
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): Data Scientist, Baseball Analytics Senior Data Scientist, Baseball Analytics DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: Baseball Analytics is the quantitative research and data science group within Baseball Operations. We develop statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and analytical tools that support decision-making across Baseball Operations including player acquisition, player development, and player optimization.
Job Posting: San Diego Padres - Software Engineer, Baseball Systems
Your role as Software Engineer: You will design, develop, and maintain our internal web applications and data pipelines to support a wide range of Baseball Operations departments (including Front Office, Scouting, Player Development, and Major League Operations), with the ultimate goal of building a winning team on the field. This position is located onsite in San Diego, CA.
The State of FanGraphs 2026
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Hello! This year marks 21 seasons of FanGraphs, and as we look ahead to the August 5 anniversary of our launch, I wanted to thank you for reading and visiting the site. And, as has become an annual tradition, I also wanted to provide you with an update on the state of FanGraphs. I started last year’s version of this piece by listing all of our new features and site improvements.
The Father’s Day FanGraphs Merch Order Deadline Is June 12!
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and the last day to order FanGraphs merchandise and have it arrive in time for the holiday is June 12. We ship everything USPS Priority mail, so it typically takes 2-3 days to arrive, with some remote locations potentially taking longer. Below, I’ve curated a brief list of potential gifts for the dad in your life. 1. The Retro FanGraphs Sweatshirt The first run of these sold out in 24 hours.
Job Posting: Chicago Cubs - Data Scientist, Innovation - Baseball Analytics
DEPARTMENT: R&D Baseball Operations ORGANIZATION: Chicago Cubs REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Baseball Analytics LOCATION: Chicago, IL FLSA STATUS: Exempt COMPENSATION: $80,000 – $150,000 USD BEING PART OF THE TEAM Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment through Cubs baseball and live events.
Job Posting: Colorado Rockies - Multiple Openings
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The Retro FanGraphs Sweatshirt Is Back in Stock!
The Retro FanGraphs Sweatshirt is back in stock! We partnered with the clothing brand Ellsworth & Ivy to make these retro-themed FanGraphs sweatshirts. They have fully stitched chenille lettering and a stitched logo near the bottom hem: As a quick reminder, when we put these up for sale in January, they sold out in 24 hours. So get yours before they’re gone!
FanGraphs Lab: A Baseball Simulator
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Job Posting: New York Mets - Applied AI Engineer
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More Stats: ABS Strike Zone, Arm Angles, Spin Rate
We’ve added a number of new metrics to the player pages and leaderboards related to the automated ball-strike challenge system, pitcher arm angles by pitch type, and spin rates by pitch type. These metrics first made their debut on MLB’s Baseball Savant, and we’re excited to bring them to you on FanGraphs. And if you missed it, we added a number of Statcast Bat Tracking metrics last week.
Job Posting: Synergy Sports - Cape Cod Video Scout
Company Description We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.
RotoGraphs Is Hiring Contributors!
RotoGraphs is now accepting applications to join our staff as a contributing writer. Contributors typically write two to three times a week. Familiarity and comfort with fantasy baseball and the data on FanGraphs is a requirement, but just as importantly, we’re looking for writers who can generate their own ideas and questions while providing interesting analysis and commentary on the game of fantasy baseball.
Statcast Bat Tracking Metrics Are Now on FanGraphs!
Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images FanGraphs now has a Statcast Bat Tracking section available on both the player pages and the leaderboards. The following stats are included, with basic definitions from the MLB Statcast glossary. Please refer to the linked Statcast glossary page for more in-depth descriptions of the statistics.
Job Posting: Colorado Rockies - Multiple Openings
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Job Posting: Milwaukee Brewers - Senior Software Engineer (Baseball Systems)
Overview The Senior Software Engineer (Baseball Systems) will collaborate with the Systems team to build features for our stakeholders. This position requires strong software development skills and experience, as well as a demonstrated ability for independent thought and the willingness to work within a team framework. Core duties for this role include, but are not limited to: Deliver highly dependable, easy to use software while being part of a fast-moving team.
Job Posting: Kansas City Royals - Analyst-Research and Development
Job Summary: The Kansas City Royals Baseball Club is seeking a highly motivated and creative analyst to join the Research & Development department. Under the direction of the Director of Research & Development, the analyst will be involved in several stages of the data lifecycle process to meet the needs of the organization. The successful applicant will leverage baseball data to provide a competitive edge and innovative solutions for the Kansas City Royals.
Job Posting: New York Yankees - Full-Stack Software Engineer
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All the 2026 Projections Are In!
We now have all the 2026 projections available on the site. Frequently, we get asked about the differences between the projection systems and how often they’re updated, so here’s a quick primer on what’s what. Primary projection systems are generated independently and do not aggregate any of the others. ZiPS: ZiPS projections are run by Dan Szymborski and have been available on FanGraphs since 2010. ZiPS are updated as needed leading up to the season and updated daily throughout the season.
Job Posting: Arizona Diamondbacks - Director, Baseball Systems
Who We Are Arizona is the culmination of new people, cultures, businesses, and sports. For people and businesses, settling into a new environment takes time and effort, let alone sports teams. It can take years, sometimes decades, for fans to get behind a new sports franchise. The Diamondbacks took on this task when we were born into the National League in 1998. However, we were quick to captivate the love and attention of Arizonan’s everywhere.
Job Posting: Atlanta Braves - Analyst, Research & Development
If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us! Position Overview: The R&D Analyst position will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and research of baseball information.
Job Posting: Prep Baseball - Multiple Openings
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Job Posting: Rice University - Professor in the Practice of Sport Analytics
Location: Houston, Texas Description The Department of Sport Management at Rice University in Houston, Texas, seeks applicants for a full-time (9-month) Professor in the Practice position to further expand the department’s Sport Analytics major. This non-tenure track position has a start date of July 1, 2026. The primary focus of this position will be the field of sport analytics – both the performance side and the business side.
Job Posting: Houston Astros - Staff Identification Program
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Job Posting: Pittsburgh Pirates - Multiple Openings
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Job Posting: Kansas City Royals - Multiple Openings
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): Analyst, Major League Hitting – Research & Development Analyst, Player Development – Research & Development Job Summary: The Kansas City Royals are seeking a highly motivated and creative analyst to join the organization.
Job Posting: Boston Red Sox - 2026 Baseball Operations Summer Intern
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Baseball Operations Internship program offers hands-on experience across the operations domain. Interns will contribute to both daily functions and longer-term growth of the department. The program will look to enhance candidate expertise and help build strong foundations across the broader baseball operations infrastructure. Interns will support a wide variety of day-to-day processes and projects within the operations domain.
Job Posting: San Diego Padres - Intern, Sports Science
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Job Posting: Arizona Diamondbacks - Multiple Openings
Direct links to applications (please see job details below): Baseball Operations Associate International Area Scout – Barquisimeto, Venezuela Bullpen Catcher The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a full-season associate to join the Baseball Operations department. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the organization, with responsibilities that will evolve throughout the baseball calendar.
Job Posting: New York Mets - Associate, International Analyst
Summary: The New York Mets Associate International Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization of international amateur data and conducting analysis to support evaluation of a constantly evolving talent pool.
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