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
Company Overview
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.mlb.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Major League Baseball (MLB) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.