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Learn MLB Analytics with Ari Kaplan — Build Skills for Baseball Analytics Jobs

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^{Break into MLB front offices, scouting departments, player development, or sports media by mastering data-driven baseball strategies taught by industry legend Ari Kaplan.}

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"Watch Mike Matheny discuss how this course helped relaunch his MLB career."

 

About the Mentor: Ari Kaplan

Ari Kaplan is one of baseball’s original analytics trailblazers. With over two decades of experience consulting for MLB front offices, Kaplan has helped shape how modern teams use data to make smarter decisions. He has worked with more than half of the 30 MLB clubs, led analytics efforts for the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs, and advised front office personnel across the league.

Currently the Head of Technical Evangelism at Databricks, Kaplan is also a featured speaker at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, the Data + AI Summit, and is regularly seen in sports analytics media.

What You’ll Learn — Week by Week

Week 1: The Evolution of Baseball Analytics
Understand how sabermetrics revolutionized the game — and how data became the most powerful tool in front offices, scouting departments, and player development.

Week 2: Core Metrics that Matter
Master essential stats like WAR, wOBA, xFIP, and BABIP, and learn how to interpret them the way MLB decision-makers do.

Week 3: Scouting by the Numbers
Learn how to evaluate hitters, pitchers, and defenders using a data-first approach. Build modern player profiles using real scouting examples.

Week 4: Pitch-Level & Statcast Data
Dive into spin rate, exit velocity, launch angle, and vertical/horizontal break — the key metrics behind every pitch and swing in today’s game.

Week 5: Analytics in Roster Construction
Apply analytics to draft strategy, free agency, and trades. Understand how teams use data to build championship rosters while managing budgets.

Week 6: Data-Driven Player Development
Discover how data is used to improve player performance, design training programs, and identify untapped potential at all levels of baseball.

Week 7: Building Dashboards & Visualizations
Use tools like Baseball Savant, FanGraphs, and Rapsodo to create visual scouting reports and dashboards that showcase your analytical skills.

Week 8: Career Paths in Baseball Analytics
Explore how to turn your knowledge into a job. Get resume guidance, insider advice, and tips on how to network your way into the MLB analytics world.

Why This Course Works:

SMWW doesn’t just teach theory — we teach application. With weekly live Zoom chats, you’ll interact directly with Ari Kaplan, your classmates, and SMWW advisors. You’ll get feedback, build connections, and leave with portfolio-ready projects that showcase your baseball IQ and analytic skills.

Our alumni now work in MLB front offices, sports media outlets like FanGraphs, and analytics roles across professional baseball.

Success Story: Mike Matheny
Took this course after being let go by the Cardinals — and soon landed the Manager role with the Kansas City Royals. His journey was featured by ESPN.

Success Story: Carl Mosche
After losing a scouting job, Carl took this course, sharpened his skills, and is now a Scouting Supervisor for the Boston Red Sox.

Where Our Graduates Work

SMWW Baseball Analytics alumni have gone on to work with professional teams, top scouting outlets, and media platforms around the world.

Major League Baseball Front Offices

• Boston Red Sox – Scouting & Analytics

• Kansas City Royals – Coaching & Front Office

• Chicago Cubs – Player Development

• St. Louis Cardinals – Data Strategy

• San Diego Padres – Baseball Ops

Scouting & Analytics Outlets

• Fangraphs – MLB Data & Player Analysis

• Scoutables – Advanced Prospect Evaluation

• Baseball Prospectus – Statistical Modeling

Media & Tech Partners

• ESPN

• MLB Network

• FTN Fantasy / FTN Data

• The Athletic

"These roles didn’t happen by accident. Our grads got trained by MLB legend Ari Kaplan, built real-world portfolios, and launched careers at the highest level of the game."

Included With Your Enrollment:

• 8-week online course with lifetime access

• Weekly live Zoom mentorship with Ari Kaplan

• Certificate of Completion

• Resume Redesign Service

• Access to SMWW's exclusive job board

• Discount to attend the SMWW Baseball Winter Meetings Conference

Who Should Take This Course:

• Aspiring MLB data analysts or scouts

• Former players & coaches looking to pivot into front office roles

• Journalists and broadcasters wanting to speak the language of analytics

• Sports betting pros and fantasy baseball experts

• Students and career changers ready to break into baseball

What Happens After You Graduate?

As a graduate of the Baseball Analytics course, you’ll be invited to join SMWWScouts.com — our global scouting and analytics network trusted by pro and college teams.

• Build a custom profile with your headshot, bio, and sample analytics reports

• Be visible to teams, coaches, agents, and media outlets looking for data-savvy talent

• Showcase your skills and apply them in real-world scouting, front office, or media roles

• Let SMWW act as your industry matchmaker — connecting you to opportunities

Whether your goal is MLB front office, player development, scouting, or analytics media, this is your next step into the game.

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The game is changing. Are you ready to lead it?
Learn from Ari Kaplan, sharpen your skills, and join the growing wave of SMWW alumni who’ve turned their love of baseball into successful careers.

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THREE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $650 Or a single payment of $1,950 Includes all course textbooks and access to a web-based classroom. Shipping is additional. PRICE IN   APPROXIMATELY $1950 Exact pricing including the discount is shown before you complete checkout. Payment plan options are provided during checkout. PAYMENT METHODS: Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports.

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