Area Scout

About the Department

The Amateur Domestic Scouting department is responsible for improving organizational talent through the Rule IV Draft and UDFA signing process. The department aims to be best in class at identifying, evaluating, and valuing amateur baseball talent through a relentless commitment to process and people. This includes creating well-rounded scouting practices, building relationships, leveraging R&D for process support, developing strong staff education frameworks, and establishing sound decision-making processes.

About the Role

The Area Scout oversees the draft process for players within a designated geographical area, emphasizing collaboration with other members of the amateur operation to gather and verify critical information such as background details, medical records, performance data, and player evaluations. A key responsibility is establishing strong relationships with players, parents, coaches, and other sources to ensure data accuracy and depth, which informs decision-making.

The ideal candidate is inquisitive, open-minded, and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify comprehensive information, including background details, medical records, performance data, and other relevant data to inform scouting decisions.
• Collaborate with the National Coordinator, Amateur Scouting, to align efforts and ensure consistency in scouting practices.
• Travel within the designated geographical area to scout games, attend events, and meet with key contacts as needed.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with players, parents, coaches, and other relevant sources to ensure the accuracy and depth of collected data.
• Continuously stay updated on players' progress, changes in performance, and other relevant factors within the designated area.
• Evaluate talent and submit evaluations on all prospects in the area in preparation for the annual MLB Draft.
• Participate in scouting meetings throughout the year, both in person and via video conference, to discuss prospects in the assigned area.

Requirements

• Ability to build and cultivate relationships with players, families, coaches, agents, trainers, and others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Proficiency with hardware, tools, and equipment necessary for information gathering in the amateur scouting domain.
• Ability to use software platforms and digital tools for submitting and quality-controlling evaluations.
• Expertise in the landscape and context of amateur scouting, including understanding and deciphering data that drives key signals.
• Understanding of evaluation domains (development, performance, medical, behavioral health, background, etc.) to engage meaningfully with experts (doctors, S&C coaches, analysts, etc.).
• Demonstrated universal competencies in problem-solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management.
• Commitment to the organization’s culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Pay

Salary range: $70,000–$95,000, based on relevant experience and internal equity.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.