Data Ops Seasonal Stats Stringers/BOSS Operators

Job Description

MLB.com, the official web site of Major League Baseball, is seeking BOSS Operators to cover these clubs in 2020 and beyond:

• Kansas City (Kaufman Stadium)

BOSS Operators are responsible for digitally scoring games from the MLB ballparks, which provides the data used in the live content applications on MLB.com and other proprietary sites and applications. This is a perfect part-time job for a responsible, computer-savvy person who happens to be a big baseball fan.

Responsibilities include:

• Arrive at the ballpark no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start time;
• Double-check and verify all pre-game information: rosters, umpires, weather conditions, etc.;
• During the game, enter the results of every pitch and game event (plays, substitutions, etc.) using MLB’s proprietary software and coding language;
• Work closely with MLB 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 with the Official Scorer.

Qualifications include:

• Exceptional (and demonstrable) knowledge of baseball and how to score a baseball game;
• Strong computer proficiency (Windows OS and Windows-based software) and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software;
• Previous experience (including pressbox exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball;
• Regular availability to attend games in-person as required by the schedule: weekdays, nights and weekends;
• 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) MLB’s game-night staff;
• Professionalism. It is a fun job and we pay people to watch baseball, but it is also an important job and we want people who will take the responsibility seriously.

New BOSS Operators undergo a game correspondence training program which is coordinated and run by Major League Baseball.