In the very first episode of the Sport Analytics Podcast, our host Amrit Vignesh sat down with Justin Newman, the newly appointed Head of Player Analysis for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Justin takes us on a fascinating journey through his career in Major League Baseball, from his early days as a Baseball Informatics Intern to managing the Pirates' Research and Development team to his current role as Head of Player Analysis. Justin shares exclusive insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of his various roles, the challenges of transitioning into leadership, and his vision for the future of baseball analytics. He also dives deep into the technical side, discussing the predictive models his team relies on, the programming languages and tools they use, and standout projects that shaped his career.Whether you’re an aspiring sports analyst, a baseball fan, or simply curious about how data shapes decisions in professional sports, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration. Learn what it takes to break into the field, how to build a standout portfolio, and which skills Justin looks for when hiring new analysts.If you're passionate about sports analytics or looking to kickstart your career in the industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more episodes featuring leaders in sports analytics, career advice, and technical breakdowns! 📧 For inquiries or collaborations, contact Dave Yount at dave@sportanalytics.com. 🎵 Music Credit: Intro and outro music for this episode is "Nomu" by Good Kid. #SportsAnalytics #BaseballAnalytics #PittsburghPirates #PredictiveModeling #BaseballData #MLBCareers #SportsTechnology #Sabermetrics #BaseballResearch #PerformanceAnalysis #SportsDataScience #MLBStats #BaseballMetrics #PlayerAnalysis #Statcast #DataVisualization #SportsData #BaseballOperations #RProgramming #PythonForSports #BigDataBaseball #MachineLearningBaseball #ScoutingAnalytics #PlayerEvaluation #AdvancedMetrics #AnalyticsCareers #BaseballScouting
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