Pro Baseball Scout: Talent Evaluator & Insights Lead

Seattle Mariners; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid public transportation

Merchandise discounts

Access to baseball games & events

Exclusive employee incentives

Job summary

Seattle Mariners in Raleigh, NC seeks a Professional Scout to support the Assistant Director, Scouting in evaluating players. This role covers North Carolina/South Carolina and involves developing a comprehensive preference list and contributing to reports and recommendations for acquisitions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least two years of scouting experience, with the ability to assess talent across amateur and professional levels. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; equivalent, relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum two years scouting experience preferred; proven ability to evaluate talent across amateur and professional levels.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate players at varying levels of professional baseball.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive “Preference List” for the assigned coverage.
• Develop an understanding of the Mariners role system and apply it at all levels.
• Author and provide reports, preferences and recommendations in player acquisition (Trade, Free Agency, Rule 4 Draft, 6-Year Free Agency, etc.).
• Combine live looks with objective data, video, and player analysis tools.
• Collaborate with scouting leadership on self-improvement plans and goal setting.

Skills

Talent evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Seattle Mariners in Raleigh, NC seeks a Professional Scout to support the Assistant Director, Scouting in evaluating players. This role covers North Carolina/South Carolina and involves developing a comprehensive preference list and contributing to reports and recommendations for acquisitions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least two years of scouting experience, with the ability to assess talent across amateur and professional levels. Travel is required.