2026 SABR Analytics Conference: Student Programming
We’re excited to announce student programming for the 2026 SABR Analytics Conference.
Available to currently enrolled high school or college students, and presented by Syracuse University’s Falk College of Sport & Human Dynamics, this schedule of student-specific presentations is geared toward those looking to gain an edge in breaking into the ultra-competitive baseball industry. The virtual student-only programming — which will be held on Zoom from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. MST on Thursday, February 26 — will include:
- Introduction to Baseball Databases: Bryan Walko, SABR
- Working with Baseball-Reference Data: Jonah Gardner and Zoe Surma, Sports Reference
- Baseball by the Numbers: Visualizing Performance Data with R: David Hyland, Xavier University
- Building Your First Baseball Model: Jeremy Losak, Syracuse University
- Working with Baseball Savant and R: Shanna Shi, Associate Data Quality Analyst, MLB
- Virtual networking session for student attendees
Please note: All speakers are subject to change depending on availability.
In addition to these virtual presentations, student attendees also have access to all general Analytics Conference programming.
Students have two registration options, virtual or in-person, with both including access to the General Session on Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1, and the aforementioned student-only virtual session on Thursday, February 26. All student registrations also include a complimentary one-year SABR membership ($25 value) and a complimentary Rapsodo certification course ($395 value).
- To register for SABR Analytics at the student rate: Email Scott Carter with a photo of your student ID to receive the discounted registration link. SABR membership will be fulfilled after event sign-up and access to the Rapsodo online certification course will be delivered after conclusion of the conference.
Stay tuned for more information on speakers, panelists, and presenters! Visit SABR.org/analytics to learn more.
Originally published: January 26, 2026. Last Updated: January 26, 2026.