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. Working closely with the Manager of Major League Strategy, this position will help identify opportunities to improve baseball decision-making, evaluate existing strategies, and develop new analytical capabilities supporting the Major League club. This role will collaborate with Major League Strategy personnel, coaches, and Baseball Development staff to translate research and data into practical baseball applications. The position will be based primarily in St. Louis and will be expected to work on the Major League team's schedule throughout the season, including Spring Training, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Job Duties:

• Conduct baseball research and statistical analysis to support Major League game preparation, in-game strategy, player evaluation, and broader baseball decision-making
• Develop, maintain, and improve analytical models and tools that inform Major League game strategy and baseball operations
• Work with the Manager of Major League Strategy to identify, prioritize, and investigate research questions with potential Major League applications
• Analyze player and team performance trends to identify actionable insights, evaluate strategic opportunities, and support continuous improvement
• Develop and improve automated reports, data visualizations, and analytical applications that support Major League coaches, players, and staff
• Collaborate with Major League Strategy personnel to integrate analytical findings into advance scouting, game preparation, and player support workflows
• Design and conduct rigorous analyses to evaluate baseball strategies, validate analytical models, and assess the effectiveness of implemented initiatives
• Collaborate with Baseball Development and other baseball operations personnel on research, modeling, technology, and analytical initiatives supporting the Major League club
• Learn and operate certain baseball technology and video systems as necessary

Experience Required:

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate complex baseball questions
  
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one analytical programming language, such as Python or R, with experience developing reproducible analyses and statistical models
  
• Strong understanding of statistical inference, model validation, and the limitations of observational baseball data
  
• Experience with statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and research methodology
  
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written, verbal, and visual formats
  
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into practical recommendations for baseball decisionmakers
  
• Strong understanding of baseball decision-making and the ability to frame baseball questions as rigorous analytical problems
  
• Experience working with modern baseball data, including ball-tracking and player-tracking information
  
• Ability to develop clear, accessible data visualizations, reports, and analytical tools
  
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a willingness to challenge and refine existing assumptions
  
• Ability to manage independent research projects while responding effectively to time-sensitive Major League requests
  
• Ability to collaborate productively with coaches, analysts, and baseball operations personnel
  
• Ability to handle sensitive baseball information with professionalism and confidentiality
  
• Experience conducting original baseball research or developing statistical models is preferred
  
• Experience developing analytical applications, automated reporting systems, or decision-support tools is preferred
  
• Familiarity with machine learning, optimization, and advanced statistical methods is preferred
  
• Experience in professional or collegiate baseball operations, research, or analytics is a plus