MLB.com seeking stats stringers

• Baltimore/DC (both clubs)
  
• Houston
  
• Kansas City
  
• Oakland/San Francisco (both clubs)
  
• Philadelphia
  
• Pittsburgh
  
• San Diego
  
• Seattle
  
• Texas (Arlington)
  
• Toronto
  

• Arrive at the ballpark no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start time.
  
• Double-check and verify all pre-game information: rosters, umpires, weather conditions, etc.
  
• During the game, enter the results of every pitch and game event (plays, substitutions, etc.).
  
• Work closely with game-night support staff (via AOL Instant Messenger) to ensure proper scoring of all game events and accuracy of data.
  
• After the game, enter all post-game information: winning and losing pitcher, saves, holds, time and attendance.
  
• Validate all stats in software box score against the official box score provided by the official scorer, and print out a final box score and game text for the club PR staff.
  

• Previous experience (including pressbox exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball.
  
• Exceptional (and demonstrable) knowledge of baseball and how to score a baseball game.
  
• Strong computer proficiency (Windows OS and Windows-based software) and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software.
  
• Regular availability to attend games in person as required by the schedule: weekdays, nights and weekends.
  
• 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) game-night staff..
  
• Professionalism. It's a fun job and pays people to watch baseball, but it's also an important job and it's necessary to take responsibility seriously.