Job Posting: Cleveland Guardians – 2025 Analyst, Baseball Operations

Position: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Primary purpose
The Cleveland Guardians Baseball Operations Department is looking for analysts who are creative, curious and collaborative teammates who enjoy tackling unique and challenging problems. The Analyst role supports multiple departments (Player Development, Pro/Amateur/International Acquisitions, and the Major League team) with the analysis and practical application of evidence and research-based tools, resources, and processes to facilitate their work.

Main job functions
Analysts are expected to work in a fast-paced team environment and communicate effectively with various stakeholders in the organization. The following bullet points are intended to capture the main areas where work may be concentrated, although the time spent by the analyst in each area may differ based on the skills, interests and needs of the team.

• Analyses:
  • Facilitate and conduct evidence-based analyzes to support each department.
  • Communicate findings to key stakeholders across the organization.
• Development:
  • Work with baseball R&D to uncover actionable insights into hitting, pitching, and fielding/baserunning.
  • Work collaboratively with Baseball Systems to create and manage software products that directly drive our internal processes.
  • Support the application and training in departments of evidence-based practices and organizational philosophies.
• Baseball Operations:
  • Facilitate and conduct analyzes to support strategic planning.
  • Provide general ad hoc support during baseball operations.

We know that historically marginalized groups – including people of color, women, people from working-class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply unless and until they meet all the requirements for a job. Please contact us if you have any questions about the role or your qualifications. We’re happy to help you feel ready to apply!

Basic requirements

• Ability to create and articulate a compelling message to others in both written and verbal form.
• Collaborative and able to succeed in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of baseball operations employees, including but not limited to scouts, coaches and front office members.
• Relentlessly curious and open-minded with a proven track record of divergent and evidence-based thinking.
• Working knowledge of cutting-edge, publicly available baseball research.
• Willing to frequently work nights, weekends and holidays, particularly during the season.
• Planned move to Cleveland and trip to Arizona for Spring Training.
• Potential travel to affiliated Minor League teams.

Favorite experience
While we do not expect any candidate to meet all of the requirements, we are looking for extensive experience or deep expertise in a particular area. We are considering candidates with a wide variety of past experiences.

• Demonstrated proficiency in biomechanics, hitting analysis, pitching analysis, or sports science.
• Demonstrated understanding of statistics and experience performing quantitative analyses.
• Demonstrated experience with a database language such as SQL and a programming language such as R or Python.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is an advantage but not necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree or previous professional experience.

Organizational requirements

• Reads, speaks, understands and communicates English effectively in all communications.
• Represents the Cleveland Guardians positively to all business partners and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with Front Office members.
• Ability to always act according to organizational values ​​and service excellence.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations and contributing to an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to walk, sit, or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.

At the Cleveland Guardians, our goal is to create an inclusive environment that brings out the best in everyone. It’s an important part of who we are, how we compete and how we make an impact in our community. We want every employee to feel like they truly belong here.

We also know that people from historically disadvantaged groups – like women and people of color – are sometimes hesitant to apply for jobs unless they check every single box on the qualifications list. We’re looking for the best person for the job and know you may bring skills and experience that aren’t exactly listed but could be a great asset to our team. So, if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.