About Me
Hello — my name is Matthew Lang. I am eager to contribute to an MLB organization’s player
development efforts by combining my technical background, on-field baseball experience,
and lifelong passion for improving the game through innovation. My primary interests lie
in baseball strategy, including run creation, run prevention, and player personnel
decision-making.
Baseball & Development Background
I graduated from Ohio University in 2022 with a 4.0 GPA, majoring in Computer Science
Engineering. During that time, I also played collegiate baseball for one of the nation’s
top NCBA programs, making starts in center field, shortstop, and on the mound.
In parallel, I have spent several years training and coaching at Strike Zone, an indoor
baseball facility operated by former MLB shortstop Carlos Rodriguez. Through that
experience, I developed a strong foundation in player development, practice design, and
video-based instruction.
Engineering & Analytics Experience
I currently work as a Software Site Reliability Engineer at Highmark Health, where I
design and maintain large-scale systems supporting enterprise reliability and
performance. My role requires analytical problem-solving, pattern recognition, and the
development of tools and visual models that support high-stakes decision-making.
These experiences have strengthened my skills in analytics, software design, and
applied problem-solving—capabilities I am eager to bring into a baseball operations and
player development environment.
Technical Skill Set
I am highly proficient in Python, SQL, R, C++, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, with extensive
experience in data visualization and performance analysis. I also have hands-on
experience applying machine learning techniques such as k-means clustering, network
centrality, and anomaly detection.
Just as importantly, I bring a coach’s mindset, an engineer’s discipline, and a deep
respect for the game—focused on helping players and staff make better, data-informed
decisions.