Statisticians and spotters are an important part of a broadcasting crew.

A statistician is an individual who compiles and curates the most important statistics of the match or game that are to be either presented by the commentators or shown on the broadcast or both. A statistician is a keen observer with a knack for seeing important numbers and statistics where others may not. A statistician also has a creative bent of mind to turn mundane numbers into fun or engaging statistics. An example would be the number of goals a player has scored in the second half in away games against a particular team.

A spotter is an individual who identifies the player or players involved in a particular action, such as a goal, a foul, or a particular play. A spotter provides a strong support role to the announcers or commentators who, due to the fast-paced action on the field, may not be able to always identify the right player or players involved in a particular play. A spotter also works with the statistician present to provide the announcer or commentator with a statistic or storyline that is relevant to the player or the particular play.

Both statisticians and spotters do not get any TV coverage and often are not seen. However, announcers and commentators recognize their importance during the live telecast of a game.

Both statisticians and spotters have a deep understanding and passion for the sport they work in. They have to be avid fans, who understand every nuance or term, know every play and rule in the book regarding the sport they work in.

In addition to this, they need to have a high level of comfort with using technology, while also, especially for statisticians, having an expert-level knowledge of maths and statistics tools is critical.

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