Professional Scout

Seattle Mariners•Remote - North Carolina, NC

11d•$60,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting and assisting the Assistant Director, Scouting in all facets of player evaluation. This role involves evaluating players at various levels of professional baseball, maintaining a comprehensive preference list for the assigned region, and developing a thorough understanding of the Mariners role system. The scout will author reports and provide recommendations for all forms of player acquisition, utilizing a combination of live observations, objective data, video, and player analysis tools. Collaboration with scouting leadership for self-improvement and goal planning is also a key aspect of the position. The role requires the individual to live within the assigned region (North Carolina/South Carolina) and involves travel.

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years of scouting experience is strongly preferred, along with a proven ability to evaluate talent across all levels of amateur and professional baseball.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equivalent, relevant work experience would be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluate players at varying levels of professional baseball.
Maintain and update a comprehensive “Preference List” for the assigned coverage.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Mariners role system and apply it at all levels.
Author and provide reports, preferences and recommendations in all forms of player acquisition (Trade, Free Agency, Rule 4 Draft, 6-Year Free Agency, etc.).
Combine live looks with objective data, video, and player analysis tools.
Regularly collaborate with scouting leadership in developing self-improvement plans in all areas, including goal planning and reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.