2026 Baseball Operations Associate

2026 Baseball Operations Associate

The Baseball Operations Associate program offers hands-on experience across the Red Sox Baseball Operations department. Each Associate will contribute meaningfully to one primary area within the Acquisitions or Baseball Administration & Strategy domains, while supporting department-wide initiatives and projects. This role is designed to build a strong foundation throughout baseball operations, combining curriculum and project-based education, day-to-day project and task execution, and exposure to decision-making processes at the highest level of the game. Prior baseball experience is not mandatory for success in this role. Timeline: This program begins in January 2026 or June 2026, depending on candidate availability, and runs through October 31st, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day operations for primary department, including administrative duties, strategic initiatives, logistical management, and research projects.
• Prepare and maintain information and materials, including player research for key front office decision-making and operation.
• Creatively pursue ways to improve internal processes, while generating ideas for future team projects.
• Support video, data, and technology management and operation.
• Provide strategic and logistical support for important events such as the MLB Draft, Trade Deadline, free agency, and salary arbitration.
• Develop core and domain-specific baseball operations competencies through hands-on experience, tailored education, and mentorship.

Competencies Developed:

• Analytical Thinking: Develop a strong knowledge of modern baseball metrics, development practices, and evaluation skills.
• Communication & Teamwork: Work effectively across groups, presenting information clearly to varied constituents and collaborating in a fast-paced environment.
• Task Prioritization & Execution: Proactively manage multiple tasks under pressure with high attention to detail, balancing project urgency and impact.
• Innovation & Adaptability: Develop proficiency with cutting-edge technology within and outside of baseball, while contributing ideas for process improvement and optimization.
• Growth Mindset: Show humility, curiosity, and commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Additional Qualifications:

• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to multitask in stressful situations.
• Experience with SQL, R, Python is a plus, but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Prior baseball or sport experience is not required.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Our Culture: All Baseball Operations staff are expected to excel across universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, communication, and time management, as well as values such as honesty, humility, relentlessness, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This program is designed as a pathway for motivated individuals to grow skills in preparation for future roles in Baseball Operations. Associates will complete the program with meaningful real-world experience, professional mentorship, tailored education from curriculum and project-based learning opportunities, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of the Boston Red Sox.