Course and 1:1 consulting
Two ways in, both aimed at one thing: getting you a job in professional baseball.
The course
Self-paced, lifetime access to the materials.
A full program in the technical skills and practical knowledge you need to break into baseball. No programming experience needed: you start from the basics of R and build up to advanced visuals and models.
- Introduction to R and Python for baseball
- Baseball-specific statistical analysis
- Working with Statcast, Trackman and Synergy data
- Advanced sabermetrics and predictive modeling
- Building projects for your portfolio
- Career guidance for roles in baseball
How enrollment works
Enrollment is not open yet. Join the waitlist and you get one email when it opens.
1:1 consulting
Small and personal: you work with Zac directly.
Personalized mentorship and guidance built around your goals, for people trying to get into the industry and for organizations that want to improve how they use data.
- Career strategy
- Career path strategy and resume building for roles in baseball operations, scouting and player development.
- Your portfolio
- Personalized guidance on the projects you build, so your portfolio stands out to the people hiring.
- Technical skills
- Skill development in R, Python, SQL and the other tools the industry uses.
How it starts
A short intro call. You tell Zac where you are and where you want to be, and you leave with a next step either way.
How you'd work together
- 1Assessment and goal settingYou start by talking through your background and career goals, so the path fits you.
- 2Hands-on learning with real dataYou work with public MLB data (Statcast) and the formats teams use (Trackman, Synergy).
- 3Portfolio development and reviewYou build a portfolio that shows potential employers what you can do.
- 4Career prep and networkingGuidance on resumes, interview prep and how to network in the baseball industry.
Questions people ask
- What programming experience do I need?
- None. The course starts with the fundamentals of R and builds up to advanced visuals and models from there.
- How long does the course take?
- Anywhere from about 60 hours to a year, depending on your pace. You keep access to the materials.
- Do you partner with MLB organizations?
- No. Ridgeline helps you with career strategy, networking, and resume and interview preparation. It does not place you with a team.
- How do I know if this is for me?
- Book a free intro call. You will get a straight answer about whether the course or consulting fits where you are.