- 01-Jan-2023 to Until Filled (CST)
- Sales & Marketing
- Springfield, MO, USA
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
