2027 MLB Data Operations (Seasonal)

The role

You will score baseball games live from MLB ballparks using MLB's scoring software, entering every pitch and game event. You will also check and validate game data against the official box score after each game.

What you will do

• Arrive at the ballpark no later than one hour before the scheduled start time
• Verify pre-game information such as rosters, umpires and weather
• Enter the results of every pitch and game event during the game using MLB's proprietary software
• Work with game-night support staff via Slack to ensure accurate scoring
• After the game, enter post-game information and validate stats against the box score from the Official Scorer
• Keep up with coverage schedules through email, Slack, voice calls and text messages
• Other game-day duties during Spring Training, the regular season and/or Postseason, as set by the Data Operations supervisor

Required qualifications

• Exceptional and demonstrable knowledge of baseball and how to score a baseball game
• Strong computer proficiency: Windows OS, Windows-based software and Chrome browser
• Ability to quickly learn and operate new software
• Knowledge and use of Slack
• Network connection management (Ethernet, Wi-Fi enabling and disabling, testing MAC address)
• Regular availability to attend games in person, weekdays, nights and weekends
• Works well as a team player, takes direction from game-night staff, and learns from mistakes
• Takes the responsibility of the job seriously

Nice to have

• Previous experience, including pressbox exposure, with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball

Before you apply

• Applicants must reply through the application link in the posting; only those who reply to this link will be considered
• Training is a correspondence program completed before working any games solo in the ballpark

About the company

Major League Baseball is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America's pastime to serve fans for decades to come.