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hello world! 👋 🌎 introducing py_ball #python wrapper for the stats.nba.com API, with a focus on both NBA and WNBA applications. More info on the bio link or here pypi.org/project/py-ball/
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Our Basketball Strategy department is growing! We are excited to post for a full-time Analyst, Basketball Data to join the Toronto Tempo and be on the ground floor as we build out a cutting-edge basketball analytics department.
Please Apply directly via LinkedIn.
Check out this job at Toronto Tempo: Analyst, Basketball Data linkedin.com/jobs/view/42695…
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📣We're hiring a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer in Phillies R&D!
In this role, you'll help build intuitive and irresistible baseball decision-making tools for our front office. Strong data viz + UX skills = ❤️⚾️📈.
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Shot location data has been added to play by play data on the CBB website and API.
10 coordinate points = 1 foot, lower-left corner of court is point (0,0)
This data has been filled in for 2024-2025 games. Still working on backfilling previous seasons.
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The Indianapolis Colts are hiring for the next batch of Harriet P. Irsay fellows! Analysts are especially encouraged to apply. Reach out to me with any questions. Learn more and apply here: colts.com/news/harriet-irsay…
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The Phillies are hiring a Lab Associate! Come join the squad in Clearwater and solve baseball with us.
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Launching Sport Analytics Tools - an open-source project to help sports data scientists!
First release: NBA ID Mapping Tool that solves the headache of matching players between NBA Stats API and Basketball Reference
Check it out 👇
github.com/shufinskiy/sport_…
⭐️ Stars appreciated!
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We’re hiring for a full-time social role at the @Phillies!
This was my first full-time gig in sports, so I can attest to how great of an opportunity it is to make a true impact with a fun team.
Apply at the link below and reach out with any Qs or recs!
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The @LASparks are looking for basketball analytics interns for the 2025 WNBA season- including free agency, the draft, and the regular season.
Interns will contribute to our draft model, in-season team reports, players reports, and expansion modeling:
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The Miami Marlins today announced the hire of Ryan Plunkett as Vice President of Baseball Solutions.
Here's more on Dunk Score: nba.com/news/a-deep-dive-int…
And you can get the latest py_ball version here: github.com/basketballrelativ…
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As @kylelindley_ mentioned... We’re hiring!
Join the @Phillies as a Lab Analyst and help drive innovation while pushing the limits of player development. Be part of something bigger-- come compete for championships with us!
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Phillies are hiring!
Lab Analyst in Clearwater
'Your role is not just to maintain the lab but to transform it—making it a hub for player improvement and cutting-edge biomechanics research.'
Use cool tech and great data to help us solve baseball.
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