The Best Seat in Hodgetown: How to Get Paid to Watch the Sod Poodles This Season

There are some jobs when you grow up in Amarillo that you dream of doing when you get a little older. They may not be your career job, but it is something that gives you your first job vibes and lots of stories to tell.

One of those jobs could be lifeguarding over the summer. That job gives you sun and the responsibility of making sure everyone is safe at the pool. If you want something that is still fun but not a life-or-death job, there are options.

The Magic of the Ballpark: Why This Job is a Dream

If you like sports, then the idea of working for a ballpark could fit that bill. I grew up loving baseball, so working for a baseball team really was one of those dream moments. I had the privilege of being on the mic for the Amarillo Sox for several years.

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One night, the Bat Girls (that's what they were that season, yes, usually they are bat boys, I know) didn't show up. So in a pinch, they needed a fill-in. That is when I got called upon. What a great night that was.

This is to say that filling the position of bat boy/girl was a dream for me that night. All of this to say that this is a position that needs to be filled currently out at Hodgetown. The Amarillo Sod Poodles are looking for bat boys this season.

Role Requirements: What It Takes to Be a Sod Poodles Bat Boy

This is a job that is a lot of fun. You get to have the best seats in the house, and you get to watch a baseball game. I mean, that is a win-win if I have ever heard of one. The role they are trying to fill has one requirement: you have to be at least sixteen years old.

According to the Sod Poodles:

Do you know someone who wants to be a Bat Boy for the Sod Poodles?!? Let them know we’re hiring!

 

How to Apply: Navigating the Sod Poodles Job Application

There is a job application to fill out, like in any job. Judging by the number of people on social media asking about the age limit, it’s clear this is a dream job for many.

Is 59 too old? My friend wants to know - Jon

So yes, you have to be at least sixteen, but I am telling you there are many people of all ages wanting this job. The Sod Poodles are looking for you now to fill the bat boy position.