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Area Scout - Texas

Athletics - Private
Location
Texas
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Domestic Scouting
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Prior professional scouting experience
  • High degree of baseball acumen and understanding of evaluating baseball skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences
  • Flexibility to work extensive hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Willingness to travel and be away from home for multiple nights in a row
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license
What the job really is

The Area Scout for the A's is responsible for observing and evaluating amateur baseball players within Texas to assist in drafting top talent. This role involves attending games and showcases, creating scouting reports, analyzing player data, and building relationships with players and coaches. The scout will also communicate updates and preferences to internal stakeholders and provide professional scouting coverage as needed.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires extensive travel and long hours
  • Position is focused on amateur scouting, which may limit exposure to professional-level scouting
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