Intern, Data Science
Location: Citi Field – Queens, New York
Job Description:
Summary:
The New York Mets are seeking an intern in our Baseball Analytics Department for the summer of 2026. During the summer, the Intern will build, test, and present statistical models to inform the decision-making of our Baseball Operations department. This position
requires strong background in complex statistics and data analytics, as well as the ability to communicate statistical model details and findings to both a technical and non-technical audience. Prior experience in or knowledge of baseball is a plus, but is
not required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Build statistical models to answer a wide variety of baseball-related questions affecting the operations of the organization using advanced knowledge of statistics and data analytics and exercising appropriate discretion and judgment regarding development of
statistical models
Interpret data and report conclusions drawn from their analyses
Present model outputs in an effective way, both for technical and non-technical audiences
Communicate well with both the Baseball Analytics team as well as other Baseball Operations personnel to understand the parameters of any particular research project
Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in statistics or a related field
Professional experience in a quantitative position is a plus
Strong background in a wide variety of statistical techniques
Strong proficiency in R or Python
Strong communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Christine Jang-Trettien
Assistant Professor, Sociology, CUNY Queens College & CUNY
Graduate Center
Faculty Affiliate, CUNY Institute for Demographic Research