Tansky learned about the position last fall. Three rounds of interviews followed, including a quiz on Phillies history and fielding/hitting drills at Citizens Bank Park. While many people picture ball girls stationed along the first- and third-base lines during games handing foul balls to enthusiastic fans, the role is much broader. Ball girls work 15-20 hours a week and each year make over 150 off-field appearances — visiting schools and nursing homes, and hosting community events such as the Christmas in July toy drive.
“The best part of the job is getting to meet so many people and interacting with fans,” Tansky said. “We do everything from sell 50/50 tickets to raise funds for charities, to assist at youth softball clinics. Just recently I worked at a summer camp in New Jersey called Camp No Worries that supports kids with cancer and their siblings.”
“We do everything from sell 50/50 tickets to raise funds for charities, to assist at youth softball clinics. Just recently I worked at a summer camp in New Jersey called Camp No Worries that supports kids with cancer and their siblings.”
A pitcher and infielder for Hamilton, Tansky earned the Riffle Award as the top female senior athlete. She holds College records for most stolen bases and ranks second all-time in hits and runs scored. Tansky posted a .408 batting average and played a key role in leading Hamilton to a NESCAC postseason appearance in 2024.
Ball girl positions typically last two years, and Tansky hopes to continue next season. The biology major then plans to enter a graduate program to become a physician assistant.
Posted September 23, 2026
