Associate Pro Scout
Roving
Baseball Operations / Seasonal / Remote
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Pro Scouting Department is responsible for evaluation, information and intelligence gathering, and decision-making input for players across all professional leagues, including: Major & Minor Leagues, Independent Leagues, and Professional Winter Leagues. The cornerstone of the department is the scouting and evaluation of players through both in-person and remote coverage. We collaborate consistently with the Baseball Analytics, Player Development, International Pro, and Personnel/Strategy groups to leverage organizational knowledge and help drive decisions on player acquisitions.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Associate Pro Scout position centers around at least one season of development and education in all aspects of professional scouting with the Boston Red Sox. The position will focus on three primary areas: player evaluation, integration & analysis of data/proprietary information through research projects/tasks, and video & data collection. The Associate Pro Scout will receive extensive training in Boston Red Sox scouting standards by attending regular education/feedback sessions, working closely with experienced staff, and getting exposure to all levels of professional baseball. They will collaborate with the Front Office to complete targeted research and maintain ongoing projects with a focus on player evaluation and acquisition. Additionally, they will assist in the capture of video and other data on a regular basis. Travel is required for this position with possible relocation to Arizona or Florida.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Develop player evaluation and report writing skills, following club procedures and guidelines.
- Attend and participate in regular feedback sessions with scouting leadership.
- Complete research and ongoing projects as assigned.
- Collect targeted video and other data as required.
- Travel to venues both domestic & international.
CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS
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- Proficiency with modern database or statistical tools, such as SQL, R, or Python is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with various video applications like TruMedia, BATS, Synergy, etc. is preferred.
- Experience in a baseball operation or experience conducting past baseball research is preferred.
- Ability to work evening, weekend, and possibly holiday hours (within confines of hours/week guidelines).
- Ability to travel.
- Strong communication & time management skills.
- Preferred: willingness to relocate to Arizona or Florida.
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