197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)

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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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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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