[ryanferg]

I got hired to be an analyst for a MLB baseball team off of a HN post like 7 years ago. Because of HN I have 2 world series rings! Life is very strange but I'll forever be grateful for that Who's Hiring post.

[BillLumbergh]

George Costanza got his job at the Yankees off HN too.

[yellow_lead]

Very cool - didn't realize staff can receive rings as well.

[bena]

It's really up to the front office as to who gets rings and who doesn't. Not to mention, there are usually a couple of tiers of rings.

Naturally, all of the players and coaches get rings. But after that, there are various executives, owners, player personnel, etc. The "team" is more than the people on the field.

[galleywest200]

Yup! Every single member, including IT staff.

[bruceb]

Would love to hear more about this. Have a blog or anything written about the series of events?

[eganist]

Houston Astros? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10492177

Honestly that's pretty awesome (and a genuinely amazing story); every time I've seen a championship ring, it spurred deep conversation. Admittedly it only happened three times, all for Nationals staff, but everyone was passionate about what they did.

[antognini]

"The Houston Astros are seeking an Analyst for the team's Baseball Research and Development group. The Analyst will work closely with the Director of R&D and the analytics team to conduct research and develop methods that encourage the effective understanding and application of information throughout Baseball Operations.

The role will include, but not be limited to, online video analysis and developing robust code that can be transmitted by various means including percussive impact of waste recepticles."

[pastor_bob]

Did the Astros consult you during their sign stealing scheme?