Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Major League Baseball (MLB) is operating the Automated Ball and Strike system (ABS) in various leagues and venues. The ABS Tech will support plate umpires by managing the ABS application and ensuring accurate data entry during games.
Responsibilities
- Arrive at ballpark approx. 2 hours prior to first pitch and check-in with remote MLB support staff
- Conduct pre-game fax of equipment (escalate and troubleshoot system issues as necessary)
- Assist umpire with set-up
- Operate the ABS application to track and enter data listed above
- Communicate with MLB staff to ensure proper support of umpire as well as entry and accuracy of all data
- Postgame meeting with umpire
- Communicate any questions, issues, problems, or feedback to our game-night support staff to contribute to the ongoing improvement of overall ABS operations
- Submit a detailed post-game report
- 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)
Skills
- Exceptional (and demonstrable) knowledge of baseball and its rules
- Strong computer proficiency (Windows OS and Windows-based software) and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software
- Exceptional knowledge of iPhone operation
- Previous experience (including press box exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball
- Regular availability to attend games in person on weekdays, nights and weekends
- Ability to assist in troubleshooting equipment, especially under pressure
- 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 with our game-night support staff
- Professionalism. This is a fun but high-profile opportunity which requires reliability and dedication
Company Overview
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.mlb.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Major League Baseball (MLB) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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