2026 Complex Leagues Data Operations (LAKELAND, FL)

Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking Florida Complex League Data Operations seasonal personnel for a hybrid role, scoring Complex League games based on Rule 9 of the Official Baseball Rules and relaying all play-by-play digitally for live box scores and record keeping. 

This is a seasonal role that requires regular onsite attendance at the ballpark. MLB does not provide any form of relocation assistance and you will be responsible for your transportation needs. Please apply for positions in the market where you are currently located.

Responsibilities

• Availability to work at a ballpark, with most games starting between 10am-12pm ET Monday-Saturday. Arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to scheduled start.
• Collect rosters and other applicable information
• Keep a detailed scorecard of the game
• Make all necessary scoring and pitching decisions
• Coordinate with MLB Data Operations via Slack
• Participation in seasonal training when necessary and reasonably required
• 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 as determined by supervisor(s).

Qualifications and Skills

• Exceptional (and demonstrable) knowledge of the Official Baseball Rules, and especially Section 9 of OBR.
• Ability to clearly communicate information via Slack, and to effectively clarify Official Scoring rules and scoring decisions, when necessary.
• Attention to detail in keeping a scorecard and tracking game totals for each player/team.
• Demeanor to accept constructive criticism and instruction, and patience to deal with critique of performance from various parties (i.e. clubs, players).
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software. You’ll be required to use your own device at the ballpark. 
• 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) our game-day staff
• Previous Official Scoring experience in professional or amateur baseball is strongly preferred but not required
• Previous experience (including press box exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball, is preferred
• Regular availability to attend games in-person as required by the schedule: weekdays and weekends

Pay Range: $22.50 per hour

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

There is a correspondence training program before working any games solo in the ballpark.

ONLY those who reply to this link will be considered, and due to volume, we may be unable to respond to all applicants.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come. 

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