Scorer (Baseball Team)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession belonging to a professional baseball team that meticulously records and tallies plays during games, analyzes and reports on player and team performance.
Description
A team scorer accompanies professional baseball games and accurately records batting stats, pitching stats, fielding records, etc., in a scorebook based on official scoring. Aggregates the recorded data to calculate basic metrics such as batting average, ERA, on-base percentage, and OPS. Manages and analyzes accumulated data throughout the season, providing reports to coaches and front office for tactical planning and player evaluation. In recent years, the proportion of advanced statistical methods like Sabermetrics and data analysis using video analysis software has increased, requiring IT skills and programming knowledge.
Future Outlook
With the penetration of data-driven strategies, demand for scorers with statistical analysis skills and IT abilities is increasing, leading to further sophistication and specialization of the role.
Personality Traits
Analytical / Attentive / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant Scorer → Scorer → Chief Scorer → Data Analyst → Front Office Staff
Required Skills
Baseball rules knowledge / Scoring / Spreadsheet software / Statistical knowledge
Recommended Skills
Database operation / Programming (Python, R) / Statistical analysis (Sabermetrics) / Video analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To gain insights by analyzing player performance and game data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately record the minute movements of plays. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it is necessary to accurately aggregate and calculate large amounts of data. |
Related Jobs
- Data Analyst
- Front Office Staff
- Video Analysis Staff