Summary of Responsibilities

The Official Scorer is to score each home game during the Springfield Cardinals regular & post-season, in accordance with official scoring rules. Scorers will fill out the official scorecard for each game.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Score games accurately and communicate information and decisions clearly to the Gameday Stringer for data entry
• Keep score in the official scorebook during games
• Review box score after games and ensure there are no omissions or errors on it
• Review scoring disputes with field managers when they arise
• Make periodic announcements over internal public address system informing press level of official game information, player substitutes, scoring decisions and more

Education & Experience Required

• Background working in or playing professional and/or collegiate baseball
• Prior experience as an Official Scorer in professional and/or collegiate baseball
• Exceptional knowledge of baseball and official scoring rules
• Familiarity with Double-A Baseball and expected level of quality of play
• Strong knowledge of how to properly keep score in a scorebook
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good decision-making ability under pressure