Job Description
Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking seasonal personnel for Florida Complex League Data Operations, primarily focused on scoring games and relaying play-by-play information. This role requires regular onsite attendance at ballparks and involves detailed scorekeeping and coordination with MLB Data Operations.
Responsibilities
- Availability to work at a ballpark, with most games starting between 10am-12pm ET Monday-Saturday. Arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to scheduled start
- Collect rosters and other applicable information
- Keep a detailed scorecard of the game
- Make all necessary scoring and pitching decisions
- Coordinate with MLB Data Operations via Slack
- Participation in seasonal training when necessary and reasonably required
- Routine day-to-day correspondence via email, Slack, voice call and/or text message, to keep current with coverage schedules and other scheduled assignments
- Other game-day responsibilities as determined by supervisor(s)
Skills
- Exceptional (and demonstrable) knowledge of the Official Baseball Rules, and especially Section 9 of OBR
- Ability to clearly communicate information via Slack, and to effectively clarify Official Scoring rules and scoring decisions, when necessary
- Attention to detail in keeping a scorecard and tracking game totals for each player/team
- Demeanor to accept constructive criticism and instruction, and patience to deal with critique of performance from various parties (i.e. clubs, players)
- Strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software. You'll be required to use your own device at the ballpark
- A 'team player' with a great attitude, including but not limited to a willingness to make and learn from mistakes and the ability to work closely and cooperatively (and take direction from) our game-day staff
- Regular availability to attend games in-person as required by the schedule: weekdays and weekends
- Previous Official Scoring experience in professional or amateur baseball is strongly preferred but not required
- Previous experience (including press box exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball, is preferred
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