2027 MLB Data Operations (Seasonal)

Major League Baseball is seeking Data Operations seasonal personnel to digitally score games from MLB ballparks. The data produced is used in live content applications on MLB.com, including At-Bat, Gameday and MLB.TV, real-time highlights and text alerts, and by business partners. The role is a part-time, seasonal position suited to a responsible, computer-savvy baseball fan, and it requires regular onsite attendance at the ballpark.

• Arrive at the ballpark no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start time.
• Double-check and verify all pre-game information, including rosters, umpires and weather conditions.
• During the game, enter the results of every pitch and game event, such as plays and substitutions, using proprietary software and coding language.
• Work closely with game-night support staff via Slack to ensure proper scoring of all game events and accuracy of data.
• After the game, enter all post-game information and validate all stats and data in the scoring software against the box score provided by the Official Scorer.
• Maintain routine day-to-day correspondence via email, Slack, voice call and/or text message to keep current with coverage schedules and other scheduled assignments.
• Carry out other game-day responsibilities during Spring Training, the regular season and/or Postseason as determined by Data Operations supervisor(s).

• Exceptional and demonstrable knowledge of baseball and how to score a baseball game.
• Strong computer proficiency with Windows OS, Windows-based software and the Chrome browser, and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software.
• Knowledge and use of Slack chat software.
• Network connection management, including Ethernet, enabling/disabling Wi-Fi, and testing MAC address.
• Regular availability to attend games in person as required by the schedule, including weekdays, nights and weekends.
• A team player with a great attitude, including a willingness to make and learn from mistakes and the ability to work closely and cooperatively with, and take direction from, game-night staff.
• A serious approach to the responsibility of the role, recognising that it is an important job despite being a fun one.

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

• Seasonal role requiring regular onsite attendance at the ballpark.
• MLB does not provide relocation assistance; candidates are responsible for their own transportation needs.
• Candidates should apply for positions in the market where they are currently located.
• Actively recruiting in the following markets: Colorado Rockies (Denver, CO), Houston Astros (Houston, TX), Minnesota Twins (Minneapolis, MN) and St. Louis Cardinals (St. Louis, MO).
• Is open in several markets, but candidates should apply only to the single location where they intend to work; duplicate applications for multiple locations will not be considered.

• Pay range: $25.00 - $27.50 per hour.
• The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including work experience, education, skills and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

• Correspondence training programme before working any games solo in the ballpark.

Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism, and those who are most successful take initiative, identify problems, provide solutions, and put the Team first.