Opinion

Pinstripe Perspective is Looking for New Writers!

Pinstripe Perspective is looking for writers to join the team for the 2022 MLB Season! This is an opportunity for anyone looking for a platform to showcase their writing and baseball acumen. 

Qualifications;

  • Some previous experience writing is ideal, but not required. 
  • Ability to produce clean and interesting analysis on a variety of baseball-related topics
  • Ability to support arguments with stats and facts, not just opinion
  • Passion for and strong knowledge of Major League Baseball and the Yankees

Responsibilities:

  • Write articles on series previews and recaps, transactions, and other Yankees and MLB news when available
  • Create unique player-focused content using publicly available data (e.g. Is it too early to panic about DJ LeMahieu’s early season struggles?) 
  • Feature in Pinstripe Perspective’s audio formats (Podcast and Twitter Spaces)
  • Actively participate in the creative process for all of Pinstripe Perspective’s content 

If interested, please email Robert Coles at robertcoles28@gmail.com (please make the subject line your first name and last name followed by ‘Pinstripe Perspective application’) with an attached resume and a sample article responding to the below prompt: 

In approximately 500-750 words, please provide your opinion on the Yankees’ recent trade with the Minnesota Twins in which they acquired 3B John Donaldson, SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa and C Ben Rortvedt in exchange for Gio Urshela and Gary Sanchez. Preferred resources are watching video, Baseball Savant, Baseball Reference and FanGraphs. 

** Your article can be within the email or in a document, whatever works best**

 

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