Area Scout - Colombia

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Boston Red Sox International Scouting Department is committed to identifying the most talented amateur and professional prospects globally and integrating them into our player development system. We empower our staff to grow as individuals while we strive as a team to be at the forefront of the industry’s best practices in relation to evaluation, data analysis, and continuing education efforts.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Boston Red Sox are seeking an Area Scout to cover Colombia. In this role, the Area Scout will cover and report on players in Colombia and make recommendations on signing players. The Area Scout will also help with additional assignments/coverages as assigned by Immediate Supervisors.

The Area Scout – Colombia must reside in Colombia for consideration. Living in the Medellin area is preferred but not required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary Scout for assigned area, including reporting responsibilities and establishing a thorough network (players, trainers/coaches, player representatives).
• Maintain a detailed preference list for players you report on.
• Take video of players and upload them to Red Sox System.
• Evaluate player makeup and build relationships with players and their families.
• Provide regular updates to superiors on players in your territory and cover assigned events.
• Assist in Physical Assessments of players and data collection as needed.
• Develop a working knowledge of select technologies as well as how to apply your results to the evaluation process.
• Submit expenses in a timely manner per the policies set-forth by the Boston Red Sox.
• Be cognizant of International Scouting policies as dictated by MLB and follow rules set forth by MLB and the Boston Red Sox.
• Help coordinate Red Sox tryouts as needed.
• Update player biographical information and evaluations promptly through the scouting process.
• Participate in any professional development exercises as assigned by supervisors.

COMPETENCIES

• Build network of players, agents, coaches, to gather info in your assigned territory.
• Familiar with baseball technology and equipment to conduct player evaluations.
• An understanding of the landscape and context of the International Acquisitions domain.
• Able to collect and decipher the information necessary to complete a full scouting process. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a Driver’s License valid in the assigned area.
• Must have regular access to a car in the assigned area.

 

In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB.