Baseball Analytics Internship 2026 at Joliet Slammers

Baseball Analytics InternDepartment: Baseball OperationsLocation: Joliet ILReports To: Baseball Research & Development StaffStatus: Internship (Unpaid; opportunities for paid gameday roles potentially available)About the Joliet Slammers:The Joliet Slammers are Joliets hometown professional baseball team competing in the Frontier League a Partner League of Major League Baseball. Were dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences for fans throughout the city of Joliet and the greater Chicagoland area. We pride ourselves on a positive team-first culture rooted in community fun and creating memories for fans of every age and were looking for the right teammate to help us keep the momentum going.Position Summary:The Joliet Slammers are seeking Baseball Analytics Interns for the 2026 season to support our Baseball Research & Analytics this role you will apply and develop your data science skills to help answer real baseball questions working directly with Baseball Operations staff in a fast-paced collaborative front office will typically focus on one major analytics project at a time receiving close mentorship and ample room for exploration model development and personal growth. Youll work daily from the ballpark support analytical needs across departments and gain invaluable exposure to scouting player evaluation and modern baseball decision-making.This internship is a major pathway into professional baseball. Many former Slammers interns have gone on to secure full-time positions with MLB-affiliated clubs.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:-Build statistical models in R (or similar languages) to answer a primary baseball research question under the guidance of a Baseball R&D staff member-Communicate findings through written reports presentations dashboards and informal conversations-Develop clear informative data visualizations for internal analysis automated reporting or internal applications-Collaborate with analytics scouting and baseball operations staff to support player evaluation and decision-making-Assist with additional baseball operations duties during home games as neededRequired Skills Experience & Qualifications:-Education & Experience-Experience analyzing datasets and building statistical models using R Python or similar tools-Pursuing or holding an undergraduate/graduate degree in Data Science Statistics Mathematics Computer Science or a related field-Authorized to work in the United States-Willingness to relocate to Joliet IL for the majority of the baseball seasonKnowledge Skills & Abilities:-Ability to complete end-to-end statistical modeling projects-Ability to accept and apply feedback while collaborating in a team setting-Eagerness to learn new skills related to programming visualization and advanced analytics-Strong passion for baseball and interest in baseball operations career paths-Working knowledge of sabermetrics and modern baseball evaluation concepts-Demonstrated personal qualities aligned with a high-performing team: positive energy humility curiosity integrity accountability competitiveness and a commitment to continuous improvementPhysical & Environmental Requirements:-Ability to work long hours during the season (including nights/weekends)-Must attend all home games and assist with baseball operations duties as neededThis is an unpaid internship for college credit. The following materials are required to be considered for this position:Cover letter ResumeThe Joliet Slammers organization is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.Job Questions:When are you available to startAre you available to work all 51 or a majority of the home games throughout the Slammers 2026 seasonHow many hours will you need for this internshipWhen will you be leaving for school in the fallRequired Experience:Intern Key Skills Adobe Analytics,Data Analytics,SQL,Attribution Modeling,Power BI,R,Regression Analysis,Data Visualization,Tableau,Data Mining,SAS,Analytics Employment Type : Intern Experience: years Vacancy: 1