How to Become a Bat Boy for a Pro Baseball Team

Being a bat boy for a pro baseball team is a great way to see the action up close, meet players and earn a little money. Bat boys' responsibilities may vary from team to team. Usually bat boys will get equipment together before the game starts, collect the bats after a player has batted, clean players cleats and wash the batting helmets.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Locate a pro baseball team near you. Professional baseball not only includes the major leagues. There are minor league teams, which may be in a city where you live. It may be easier to get hired on as a bat boy with one of these pro teams.

2. Call teams in your area and ask what the application process is to become a bat boy. Some teams may have information on their website. Find out if they have a waiting list.

3. Fill out an application. Include all baseball experience you have.

4. Watch for contests to become a bat boy for the day. Some teams hold contests occasionally. It is a chance to see what the job is like and let the person in charge of hiring bats boys see you work hard.

5. Get in good shape. Bay boys do a lot of running around picking up equipment. They need to have stamina and strength to do this for nine innings.

6. Ask around. Talk to everyone you know about your desire to be a bat boy for a professional baseball team. Ask family, coaches and teachers if they know any one in the baseball organization that you hope to get hired on with. It may help to have a referral.