Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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If you’ve ever dreamed of working in sports analytics, this episode is for you. Nick walks through how he got hired by doing the work first, plus advice for breaking into the field and hopes for a strong Reds season.

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
02:00 — Nick's role with the Cincinnati Reds and how his work fits into the organization
05:00 — Pivot into sports analytics and early career decisions
17:00 — How personal projects and initiative directly led to getting hired
21:00 — What the day-to-day really looks like beyond "just baseball data"
35:00 — Advice for aspiring sports analytics professionals on standing out

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