Scout
Seattle Mariners•Remote - North Carolina, NC
•$60,000 - $80,000•Remote
About The Position
The Regional Scout is responsible for supporting and assisting the Vice President of Amateur Scouting in all facets of player evaluation within the assigned region of North Carolina/Virginia. This role involves evaluating players, maintaining prospect lists, conducting interviews, and providing comprehensive reports to aid in player acquisition strategies.
Requirements
- Must live within assigned region
- Two (2) years of scouting experience is strongly preferred
- 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 and report on all players in the assigned area.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive “Preference List” for the assigned area.
- Provide and present all relevant background information (interviews, character assessments, test applications, etc.) on prospects in the assigned area.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Mariners role system and apply it at all levels.
- File schedules for all schools/programs in the assigned area.
- Provide guidance and recommendation for incoming crosscheckers and other members of the scouting department.
- Provide prospect “follow reports” on prospects for upcoming draft classes.
- Author and provide reports, preferences and recommendations in all forms of player acquisition (Trade, Free Agency, Rule 4 Draft, Rule 5 Draft, 6-Year Free Agency, etc.).
- Special Assignment coverages as assigned by Vice President, Amateur Scouting.
- Evaluate all assigned coverages and players-of-interest.
- Attend Regional Scouting meeting in advance of the annual July Draft. Provide detailed presentation of each prospect in the assigned area.
- Regularly collaborate with scouting leadership in developing self-improvement plans in all areas, including goal planning and reviews.
- Aid Pro Scouting Department when assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid public transportation
- Merchandise discounts
- Special access to baseball games and other public events
- Exclusive employee incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
