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2027 MiLB ABS Tech (Seasonal)
Entry Level
United States
in office
Contract
Job description
About the Role
Major League Baseball will operate the Automated Ball and Strike (ABS) system in AAA, the Florida State League, select Spring Training venues, and potentially in other non-MLB games and venues. The ABS Tech is located at field level to physically support the plate umpire, including the umpire's device, its functionality and wiring, and operates the ABS phone application on an MLB-supplied iPhone with a WiFi connection. The role is seasonal and requires regular onsite attendance at the ballpark.
Key Responsibilities
- Arrive at the ballpark approximately two hours prior to first pitch and check in with remote MLB support staff.
- Conduct a pre-game check of equipment, escalating and troubleshooting system issues as necessary.
- Assist the umpire with set-up.
- Operate the ABS application to track and enter the required data points for each at-bat throughout the game.
- Communicate with MLB staff to ensure proper support of the umpire and the accuracy of all data entered.
- Meet with the umpire post-game.
- Communicate any questions, issues, problems or feedback to game-night support staff to contribute to the ongoing improvement of overall ABS operations.
- Submit a detailed post-game report.
- Maintain routine day-to-day correspondence via email, Slack, voice call and/or text message to keep current with coverage schedules and other scheduled assignments.
- Take on other game-day responsibilities during Spring Training, the regular season and/or Postseason as determined by Data Operations supervisors.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Exceptional and demonstrable knowledge of baseball and its rules.
- Strong computer proficiency with 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.
- 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 a willingness to make and learn from mistakes and the ability to work closely and cooperatively with game-night support staff.
- Professionalism, reliability and dedication in a fun but high-profile role.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience with a professional or college sports team in baseball is preferred.
Workplace
- Seasonal role requiring regular onsite attendance at the ballpark.
- MLB does not provide relocation assistance; the ABS Tech is responsible for their own transportation needs.
- Recruiting is taking place in Daytona Beach, FL; El Paso, TX; Jupiter, FL; Las Vegas, NV; Louisville, KY; and Memphis, TN.
The Application Process
New ABS Techs undergo a correspondence and training programme before working any games alone.
- Complete a correspondence and training programme before working any games solo in the ballpark.
- Apply only to the single location where you intend to work; duplicate applications for multiple locations will not be considered.
About the Company
Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork and professionalism, and those who are most successful take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the team first.
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