2025 Baseball Data Scout

Job Overview

Title: 2025 Baseball Video Scout (Seasonal) Department: Baseball Reports to: Operations Analyst Remote Work: Currently SIS is only cleared to hire remote candidates in AL, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. If you live in any state not listed here, you will need to relocate to one of these states or close to the HQ in Bethlehem, PA Position overview SIS is looking for highly motivated individuals with a desire to work in the baseball industry. Data scouts will have a chance to make an immediate impression on the company. Each data scout will be collecting details that are directly used by SIS clients (including major league teams) for advance scouting and evaluation purposes. Not only will the data scouts become more familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of hundreds of amateur and professional players, but they will also learn the ins and outs of the baseball statistics industry. Former data scouts have risen through MLB front offices after getting their start reviewing two to three games per day at SIS. MLB teams frequently contact us for recommendations when they need to fill a position within their organization, and our top data scouts each year routinely land team internships and/or full-time jobs. Multiple data scouts have been a part of World Series champion organizations over the years. We take pride in making our internships great development opportunities for those looking to get their start in baseball. In addition to gaining invaluable experience reviewing thousands of players across different levels, we offer introductory classes that cover creating scouting reports and using the database management language, SQL. We also provide insight and advice from previous SIS data scouts who have branched out into a variety of areas in the sports industry. Job responsibilities Includes (but is not limited to): Score MLB, MiLB and amateur games using specialized computer software Check the accuracy and validity of data Prepare and analyze statistical data for delivery to customers Time frame: There will be 3 different start dates for the Baseball Data Scout position: February 3, 2025 March 10, 2025 May 19, 2025 Typical weekly hours range from 40-50 hours during the season. Compensation: A starting rate of $12 per hour College course credit will be offered for those interested There will also be opportunities to sign up to work overtime to earn extra income (opportunities will depend on work levels throughout the year) Network Requirement: Access to high-speed internet at a minimum of 75mbps in order to stream and share large video files Why work with SIS? We believe in making sports better through data, analysis and insights. For that reason, we have an incredible team of technologists, scouts, analysts, and operators helping our partners win more games. It is our ultimate vision to create an unparalleled platform of sporting data and insights, through best-in-class technology, products and partnerships. We believe in a flexible, energetic, enjoyable working environment where we band together as teammates to do great things. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, working in a collaborative, team-centric environment. About Sports Info Solutions Pioneers in the Sports Data Industry SIS was founded on the belief that decision making in sports could be improved and that we could help teams win more games through the use of better data, analytics, and technology. That belief has been validated repeatedly since our founding in 2002 as we continue to revolutionize the way the game is played on and off the field. Company overview Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans. We are proud to have been leaders in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across the MLB, NBA and NFL. In the beginning, John Dewan set out to change the way baseball was played, by taking on Project Scoresheet alongside Bill James, bringing about a new wave of baseball statistics that have become common in today’s vernacular. That deep passion and understanding of sports and data has remained central to the core at SIS, as our organization has evolved to include former professional and collegiate athletes, coaches, scouts alongside our best-in-class technology and research analysts. Simply put, we go deeper. We are now doubling down on what’s made us successful by further advancing our data, technology, insights and partners as we drive forward the next innovations in Sports Data and Analytics. EEO commitment SIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, SIS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Abilities required These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, including intensive computer usage. Additional info Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sports Info Solutions uses E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer