Venezuela Area Scout – Baseball Talent Evaluator

Washington Nationals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Nationals are seeking an Area Scout - Venezuela to identify and evaluate top baseball talent within Venezuela. You will support building a strong, competitive team through comprehensive player assessments and recommendations.

Responsibilities include overseeing coverage in the region, maintaining trainer relationships, executing evaluations, assisting with tryouts, and collaborating on cross-territory efforts with data-driven evaluation and signing support.

Qualifications

• The candidate has deep understanding of baseball player and team evaluation.
• Desire to learn new tools and methods of player evaluation.
• Understanding of analytical information and its use in evaluating players.
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly confidential environment.
• Deep alignment with organization values and vision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scouting coverage in the assigned region.
• Build and maintain relationships with trainers in the area.
• Execute the player evaluation process.
• Create and maintain player preference lists.
• Assist with player tryouts.
• Support cross-territory coverage within Venezuela.
• Assist with the signing process for newly acquired players.
• Attend international scouting events as directed by the VZ Crosschecker.
• Evaluate player makeup through player visits and third-party sources.
• Manage expenses in compliance with department policies.
• Complete special assignment coverage as assigned by leadership.
• Support data collection process with Video Tech Scouts.

Skills

Player evaluation understanding

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Washington Nationals are seeking an Area Scout - Venezuela to identify and evaluate top baseball talent within Venezuela. You will support building a strong, competitive team through comprehensive player assessments and recommendations.

Responsibilities include overseeing coverage in the region, maintaining trainer relationships, executing evaluations, assisting with tryouts, and collaborating on cross-territory efforts with data-driven evaluation and signing support.