BallCorps, LLC, owner and operator of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, is looking for a Gameday Stringer/Official Scorer. The Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Stringer role is responsible for digitally scoring Minor League Baseball games on-site at the ballpark. Stringers provide accurate, real-time data for MiLB.com platforms, including Gameday, live highlights and text alerts. This position requires a strong attention to detail, technical proficiency and a solid understanding of baseball rules and scoring. The Stringer role is a part-time seasonal position and involves working during live games to ensure timely and precise scoring and data delivery.
Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
- Confirm all pre-game details, including rosters, umpire assignments and weather conditions
- Enter Live, in-game results of every pitch and game event (plays, substitutions, etc.) using our proprietary software and coding language
- Communicate with game-night support staff via Slack to resolve scoring questions and maintain data accuracy
- Complete post-game data entry and verify all statistics against the official box score
- Ensure real-time data entry with minimal delays
- Troubleshoot basic technical issues (network connectivity, software errors)
- Maintain professionalism in press box and adhere to MLB and MiLB conduct standards
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 baseball and how to score a baseball game
- Strong computer proficiency (Windows OS, Windows-based software and Chrome browser) and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software
- Knowledge and use of Slack chat software
- Network connection management (Ethernet, Wi-Fi enabling/Disabling; test MAC Address )
- Previous experience (including press box exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball, is preferred
- Ability to work independently under time-sensitive conditions
- Ability to be a collaborative team player with a positive attitude, open to learning from mistakes, receptive to feedback, and able to work closely and cooperatively with our game-night staff
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc.) from four-year college or university; or currently pursuing a degree and 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. Stringers must have the availability to work most games and special events.
Some perks include:
- Ballpark food & beverage discounts as well as merchandise discounts at The Junkyard Team Store
- Recognition program and incentives
- Inclusive training and development opportunities aligned with MLB/MiLB and BallCorps, LLC values
BallCorps, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
