About the role
Title: International Scout, Japan
Department: International Scouting
Reports to: Assistant Director, International Scouting
Status: Independent Contractor
Location: Japan
Position Overview
The International Scout, Japan plays a key role in our professional and amateur talent acquisition process by providing detailed information on players’ baseball and physical capabilities and projecting their future impact as Major League Players, following the organizational guidelines. The scout oversees all baseball-related scouting activities within the assigned territory and communicates frequently with international scouting leadership about players of interest.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate prospects’ current and future baseball and physical capabilities following the organizational guidelines.
- Oversee all baseball-related scouting activities within the assigned territory.
- Communicate frequently with international scouting department leadership about players of interest.
- Develop and maintain relationships with agents and their families within the assigned territory.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of players' background and makeup.
- Plan and organize workouts for the department leadership to evaluate players.
- Combine live scouting, video review, data, and technology to strengthen player assessments
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience evaluating amateur or professional baseball talent and projecting players' future ability.
- Prior experience interacting professionally with scouts, agents, trainers, players, and front office personnel.
- Full professional fluency in Japanese
- Possess current work authorization in Japan
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and a strong communicator.
- Must be active, quick-thinking, and a troubleshooter.
- Must have the ability to work with and protect highly confidential information.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- English speaking skills are valued.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in professional baseball, either as a player at the professional level or working in a front office, scouting department, player development staff, or development academy.
- Working knowledge of baseball data and technology tools such as Trackman, Blast Motion, Synergy, or comparable systems.
- Familiarity with the Japan amateur baseball landscape, including schools, programs, and showcase events.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Must be able to stand and walk in hot conditions for long periods of time.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.