BAT BOY

Reports to: Clubhouse Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Status: Seasonal, part-time; Non-exempt

Effective dates: March 27 – September 19, 2026

Position Summary 

It is our goal to make our guests’ experiences at Victory Field as pleasant and as enjoyable as possible, this includes our players, staff, visiting teams and umpires. To achieve this, our employees need to be professional, courteous, pleasant, reliable, dependable and well groomed. Our employees should be willing to go above and beyond to help make our guests feel welcome and should always have a smile on their face.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and stocking all equipment for each team's dugout including balls, bats, batting helmets, water coolers, cups, towels, and other equipment
• Assist with retrieving balls that exit the field during batting practice when needed 
• Retrieve bats and distribute balls to the umpires during games
• Collect and remove all equipment from dugouts post-game
• Assist with cleaning the home clubhouse, equipment, and other player areas
• Duties may include helping load equipment after a homestand

Skills and Qualifications

• Must  be 16 years old
• Must have reliable transportation
• Knowledge of baseball and the flow of the game
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including cold, wind, rain and heat
• Ability to follow directions and work independently in a team environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation

$10.00 hourly; estimated 4-6 hours per shift 

Company Description:

The Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,750-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 14 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.