Editor’s Note: Bodee Robinson is a student at New England College and has worked for the production team at the NH Fisher Cats for two summers.
Working in the minor leagues often comes with unexpected challenges. The professionalism required is high; we can’t interact with players from either team or share moments on social media, which can be tough given how compelling their stories are.
Nonetheless, we all do this for the love of the game. My experience with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, an AA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, has been incredible. The energy at the ballpark is contagious, and it’s rewarding to see players grow and develop on their journey to the big leagues. Being part of this vibrant community in minor league baseball is a true privilege.
I asked my current boss, Meagan Smith, about her take on the minor leagues.
“Working in the minor leagues is an incredible experience. It is every day something new and something amazing to work on the crew at work so hard every day to put out a project that they love, and we put in our passion to create an incredible project,” said Smith, the Manager of Fan Experiences and Creative Services.
Smith said her experience has taught her resilience.
“What I have learned that I find is most important is that it’s about the mindset you bring into everyday these long seasons can be exhausting. You have to have a positive mindset, even when the grind gets tough, you always have to keep getting up and getting better,” she said.
Most of us don’t do it for the money. Let’s be honest: we don’t get paid as the MLB players do. However, we show up and do our best to create the content our fans want to see. At the end of the day, that’s what truly matters. It’s about making kids’ dreams come true and being there for a small part of the next generation of players, fans, and employees.
