Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.
Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.
Position Type: Seasonal (June - September 2026)
The Aberdeen IronBirds are members of the MLB Draft League owned by Attain Sports, operating in Aberdeen Maryland. The IronBirds are excited to offer career opportunities for new or experienced sports professionals.
The IronBirds seek candidates for the role of Bat Person. The Bat Person is a crucial role to the daily game of baseball. Each time an at-bat ends, the bat person will be required to collect any equipment discarded by the batter, as well as retrieving foul balls that remain in the field of play, providing new balls to the umpire, and performing other tasks as needed by the teams or umpires on field. Bat persons should be at least 15 years of age and capable of working baseball games starting at 7:00PM and concluding 2 to 5 hours later. Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
A successful candidate for the role will:
Interested candidates should submit their resume with relevant experience and cover letter (optional) The Aberdeen IronBirds are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.
Additional Information
Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The individual hourly rate for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.
Hourly Rate
$15—$15 USD
Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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