Also called: TrackMan Operator, Rapsodo Technician
Runs radar and camera systems that track pitches and swings at baseball and golf facilities.
They calibrate TrackMan units at ballparks, check data quality during games, and help players read their numbers. Many college teams hire students for this. It can lead to analytics jobs.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus paid on-the-job training on the tracking system; baseball or golf knowledge and computer skills help.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Statistics, Kinesiology.
Growing about average. Growing with tech adoption.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Radar and camera systems run more on autopilot each year; setup and troubleshooting keep some operators.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to college baseball programs, summer leagues or golf facilities that run TrackMan or Rapsodo
Classes: Physics, Computer applications, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4099.
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