Advance Scouting Apprentice

Department: Baseball Operations

Reports to: Manager, Major League Video

Classification: Full-Time/Non-Exempt (Temp)

Summary/Objective

The Houston Astros Baseball Operations Department is seeking a hard-working individual to join our Advance Scouting team for the 2025 season!

As the Advance Scouting Apprentice, you will work closely with the Manager of Major League Video and the rest of the team to help prepare our Major League coaches and players to take on upcoming opponents. Blending video, data, and first-hand evaluations, you will help compile reports that are used by staff and players. Your work will directly impact the wins and losses of our Major League team. You will also have an opportunity to gain exposure to other areas of the department throughout the year and assist in additional Baseball Operations projects.

The position will be based in Houston, TX.

Examples of things you will do:

• Produce advance scouting reports for Major League players and coaches
• Analyze and organize video playlists for Major League coaching staff and players
• Conduct research to improve team strategy and performance

• Develop visualizations and other mechanisms for communicating information to coaches, players, and other baseball operations personnel

• Collaborate with other departments on special projects as assigned

You should have:

• Curiosity, aptitude, and a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team on complex projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. Prolonged periods of time on one’s feet may also be expected. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel:

Travel might be expected in this role, potentially during Spring Training and in-season.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

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