2026 MLB ABS Operator (DETROIT, MI)

Major League Baseball (MLB) will operate the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) in all Spring Training and MLB ballparks for the 2026 season. The ABS Operator will collect critical data to support the systems performance and ensure its smooth operation.

The ABS Operator will work from the press box and use a simple web application on an MLB-supplied device connected via Ethernet.

Key data points to be tracked and entered for each game include :

• Challenge video playout
• Missing data
• Slow or delayed data
• Pitch location issues
• Challenge tallies

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

Qualifications and Skills

New ABS Operators will complete a correspondence and training program before working any games independently.

Pay Range : $25.00 - $27.50 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 Americas pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 27