Professional Scout

Seattle Mariners•Seattle, WA

11d•$60,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Professional Scout is 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 coverage, and developing a thorough understanding of the Mariners role system to apply it across all levels. The scout will author and provide reports, preferences, and recommendations for all forms of player acquisition, including trades, free agency, and drafts. This position requires combining live observations with objective data, video, and player analysis tools. Regular collaboration with scouting leadership for self-improvement, goal planning, and reviews is also a key function. Other duties as assigned.

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.