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Position Summary:

The Minnesota Twins are hiring for a Phoenix, AZ based Professional Scout. This individual will be responsible for evaluating and analyzing professional players, primarily in the Arizona Complex League, Arizona Fall League, and Cactus League, using a combination of live coverage, video, and analytics. The ideal candidate for this position should be creative, curious, team-oriented, and willing to learn and apply both traditional and analytical scouting methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Write comprehensive player evaluations using a combination of live coverage, video, and analytical data sources.

  • Coordinator with front office staff to complete targeted player evaluation assignments when necessary.

  • Synthesize scouting information and analytics to distill player values and pref rankings.

  • Establish relationships with ACL staff and scouts from other MLB organizations.

Location

Arizona Fall League-83000

Requirements

Preferred Experience and Education:

  • 1 - 2 years of live scouting experience.

  • Bachelor's degree.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must have a strong understanding of baseball.

  • Ability to interpret and analyze baseball statistics.

  • Skilled in communicating concepts related to player evaluation.

  • Strong computer skills with ability to operate MS office.

  • Knowledge of current industry trends related to scouting, player evaluation, mechanical analysis, and/or technology.

  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.

  • Ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and meet deadlines.

  • Must be available to travel frequently and work extended hours and/or weekends.

All applicants for employment with the Minnesota Twins are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of fully-vaccinated status prior to their first day of employment. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, your vaccination status or reasonable accommodation requests, please contact HR.