Official Scorer - Sugar Land Space Cowboys

MLB • Sugar Land, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Official Scorer (O.S.) makes and announces all game decisions involving judgment calls based on Rule 9 of the Official Baseball Rules, clarifying scoring rules interpretation to club and media personnel when necessary. The O.S. works with Major League Baseball Stringer to approve and submit the official game report to Major League Baseball.

Requirements

• Exceptional (and demonstrable) knowledge of the Official Baseball Rules, and especially Section 9 of Official Baseball Rules.
• Effectively utilize approved online tools designed to enhance performance and communication with essential game personnel.
• Ability to clearly communicate information 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.
• Demeanor to accept constructive criticism and instruction, and patience to deal with critique of performance from various parties (i.e. clubs, players, media).
• Collaborative spirit with colleagues at MLB, other Official Scorers, team officials and others.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Writing samples required.
• High level of professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Superior attention to detail and deadline orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently

Nice To Haves

• Previous Official Scoring experience in professional or amateur baseball is strongly preferred but not required
• Strong experience in posting to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels, preferred
• Basic experience in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the ballpark no later than 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
• Collect rosters and other applicable information and be set up at assigned seat in press box before first pitch.
• Keep a detailed scorecard of the game, focusing on every pitch and play.
• Keep communication with MLB Stringer, media, broadcasters and other press box officials with updates regarding judgement calls, pitching changes, substitutions, first pitch, weather, etc.
• Coordinate approval of the official post-game report with the MLB Stringer prior to its transmission to the MLB statistician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees