Associate, Amateur Scouting
About The Position
The Detroit Tigers are seeking a seasonal Associate to support the Amateur Scouting department as it prepares for the 2027 Rule IV Draft. The Associate will assist scouts and crosscheckers with day-to-day scouting responsibilities, maintain an internal scouting database, and collaborate with other departments throughout Baseball Operations. The role emphasizes quality assurance and organization and provides exposure to Amateur Scouting, Player Development, Analytics, and Performance Science. The position is based in an office environment in Lakeland, Florida, with periodic travel for assigned scouting coverage. It begins in early January and runs through the end of October. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Availability to work full-time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong passion for baseball and a desire to learn from and support others.
Responsibilities
- Assist department personnel with organizing events and meetings.
- Create team and stat sheets for scouts.
- Take on ad hoc projects to support departmental coverage.
- Manage prospect profiles in the internal database, including editing and uploading video, compiling statistics for draft-eligible players, updating biographical information, and cataloguing prospect questionnaires.
- Assist with pre-draft workouts and periodic scouting coverage opportunities.
- Support data collection and quality control.
- Acquire and edit high-speed video.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
