Also called: Player Interpreter, Spanish-Language Team Interpreter
Interprets for players who speak Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and other languages, in the clubhouse, on the mound, and at press conferences.
A team interpreter sits beside a Japanese pitcher in a pregame meeting, translating the scouting report word for word. During the game they jog to the mound with the pitching coach, and afterward they interpret the player's answers for reporters.
Approximate; big-name player interpreters earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Fluency in two languages; a bachelor's is common but not always required.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Spanish, Japanese, Translation and Interpretation.
Growing about average. MLB teams have been required to employ Spanish interpreters since 2016.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI translation is improving, but players and coaches rely on a trusted person who knows baseball and culture.
Classes: Spanish, Japanese, or Korean, Speech, Physical education.
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