MLB Official Scorer

Overview

The Official Scorer ensures the accuracy and integrity of Major League Baseball (MLB) game records by making and announcing all scoring decisions in accordance with Rule 9 of the Official Baseball Rules (OBR). This role involves detailed tracking of every play, clear communication with media and club personnel, and timely submission of official reports to MLB’s statistician. This position plays a critical role in ensuring fair play and accurate historical records, requiring impartial judgment, and adherence to MLB standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Collect rosters and other applicable information, test press box microphone, and be set up before first pitch
• Keep a detailed scorecard of the game, focusing on every pitch and play
• Make announcements as expected of the Official Scorer (i.e. time of first pitch, fielding credits, winning, and losing pitchers, etc.)
• Coordinate with the MLB Stringer, alerting them of all in-game judgment calls before announcing as well as coordinating approval of the official post-game report prior to its transmission to the Official MLB statistician
• Communicate with MLB Official Scoring in-game support when necessary via Slack
• Ensure all scoring decisions comply with MLB Official Baseball Rules and uphold the integrity of the game
• Provide a post-game recap detailing scoring decisions and other application of Rule 9 of the MLB rulebook

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong knowledge of the Official Baseball Rules, and especially Section 9
• Effectively utilize approved online tools designed to enhance performance and communication with essential game personnel
• Ability to clearly communicate information via press box mic, and to effectively clarify Official Scoring Rules and scoring decisions, when necessary, to club officials and others
• Demonstrate good judgment on applicable plays requiring decisions
• Attention to detail in keeping a scorecard and tracking game totals for each player and team
• Collaborative spirit with colleagues at MLB, other Official Scorers, Team Officials and others
• At many games, the Offical Scorer serves as a prominent representative of MLB and is expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and conduct
• Previous Official Scoring experience in professional or amateur baseball is strongly preferred but not required

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Hours

Hours vary according to the game and event schedule, which will include weekends and some holidays.

Must have availability to work most games and special events

Some perks include:

• Ballpark discounts
• Recognition program and incentives
• Inclusive training and development opportunities aligned with Club values

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