Summer 2026

Baseball Operations R&D Intern

Updated on 5/26/2026

SF Giants

SF Giants

Operates professional baseball team for revenue

Compensation Overview

$25 - $30/hr

San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Experience in a quantitative field, such as engineering, physical sciences, computer science, or applied math.
  • Fluency in SQL and at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g. Python, R).
  • Top-notch critical thinking skills, including ability to identify data issues; ability to articulate assumptions, limitations, and uncertainties in a process; and ability to distill complex topics into interpretable results.
  • Passion and curiosity for baseball analytics.
  • Strong work ethic with a voracious appetite to learn on the fly.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team culture.
  • Experience with machine learning and/or computer vision is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Actively participate in research initiatives within the Modeling, Research, and Performance Science Depts.
  • Act as a thought partner in project design and methodology, offering careful consideration of factors like uncertainty, confounding variables, and signal-to-noise ratio.
  • Prototype research outputs into lightweight tools and visualizations for use across Baseball Ops.
  • Perform ad-hoc statistical analysis and quantitative research to support various areas of Baseball Ops.
  • Own small-scale (or larger!) research projects and see them through to completion.
  • Keep up-to-date on the frontier of public baseball research and AI tool integration to enhance workflows.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with machine learning and/or computer vision is a plus.

The SF Giants operate a professional baseball franchise within Major League Baseball’s National League West division. The organization generates revenue by hosting live games at their stadium, selling tickets, concessions, and merchandise, and licensing broadcasting rights to media networks. Unlike many other sports franchises, the Giants maintain a distinct identity through their specific regional market in Northern California and their historical rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Their goal is to provide sports entertainment to their fan base while maximizing the value of the franchise through consistent ticket sales and media partnerships.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1903

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Roupp's dominant pitching boosts rotation depth for sustained competitiveness.
  • Vitello's debut win signals fresh managerial momentum against NL West rivals.
  • Eldridge's prospect hype fuels long-term rebuild with star potential.

What critics are saying

  • 7-12 record through April 16 erodes attendance and TV ratings immediately.
  • Dodgers and Padres dominance blocks playoffs in 6-12 months.
  • .517 win rate since 1958 triggers relocation talks in 24-36 months.

What makes SF Giants unique

  • Landen Roupp pitched six hitless innings in Giants' 3-0 shutout over Reds on April 16, 2026.
  • Rookie manager Tony Vitello earned first win with 3-2 victory over Padres via Bader homer.
  • Prospect Bryce Eldridge draws high expectations amid Giants' early 2026 struggles.

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