Tracking Operators work with data generated by MLB’s Baseball Tracking System, a ball and player tracking technology that produces valuable data to MLB Clubs and content that enhances television broadcasts, stadium display and the MLB app. The ideal candidate for this part-time job is reliable and diligent.

We are actively recruiting for the following markets:

• Athletics (Sacramento, CA)
• Boston Red Sox (Boston, MA)

Responsibilities:

• Arrive at the ballpark 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start to setup the Trackops laptop and verify dataflow
• Continuously monitor Tracking Data throughout the baseball game
• Identify errors in the live data and make timely and accurate corrections
• Collaborate and communicate with MLB personnel to troubleshoot system issues and ensure accuracy of data
• Provide detailed post-game reporting
• Keep abreast of updates and communications from MLB between game shifts
• 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 during Spring Training, the regular season and/or Postseason as determined by Data Operations supervisor(s).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrable knowledge of baseball and its rules
• Professionalism: ability to focus and perform time sensitive tasks without onsite supervision
• Strong computer proficiency (Windows OS and Windows-based software) and the ability to quickly learn and operate new applications
• Regular availability to work games in-person on weekdays, nights, and weekends
• Ability to maintain proper decorum and respect in an MLB press box
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

New Tracking Operators will undergo a correspondence and a training program before working any games solo.

Pay: $27.50 per hour

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

There is a correspondence training program before working any games solo in the ballpark.

ONLY those who reply to this link will be considered, and due to volume, we may be unable to respond to all applicants.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

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Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!