The Major League Baseball Former Player Internship program introduces former Major and Minor League players to the business of baseball as they transition out of a playing role. It provides former players with the opportunity to gain work and project management experience in a Baseball Operations role at the Office of the Commissioner in New York City.
Former players may participate in internships within one or more of the following Baseball Operations departments at the Commissioner’s Office, including but not limited to:
- On-Field Ops
- On-Field Strategy
- Transactions
- Draft/Medical/International Operations
- Umpire Operations
- Player Programs
- Minor League Operations
- Baseball Economics
- Replay
Qualifications & Skills
- Major and Minor League free agents or retired players who have not played affiliated baseball for two years or less
- Bachelor’s degree or in-progress
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledgeable about current MLB events – both on and off the field
Prospective candidates must submit the following materials to receive full consideration. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Current resume
- Cover letter indicating the specific functional area(s) in which you are interested in. Please list up to three.
Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.
The MLB Former Player Internship application deadline is March 1, 2026. The internship will span over the course of 6 months (April – September 2026). For any questions and/or inquiries regarding the MLB Former Player Internship, please email [email protected].
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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What We Do
MLB is in the business of producing and showcasing human performance. Our core product consists of those who are the best at what they do. And for that we have a responsibility to provide the highest quality product that we can, at every level. Our fans and our communities deserve nothing less.
Why Work With Us
For those who are ready to join the Major Leagues of their careers, we take the same approach that we do with our players. We strive to engineer experiences that empower our own “workforce athletes” to be at their best. Step up to the plate and let's build the next chapter of Major League Baseball, together.
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