Special Assignment Scout

Job Description:

Summary:

The Special Assignment Scout will provide comprehensive player evaluations, concentrating on professional scouting while also covering select amateur and international players. The role includes priority assignments and targeted projects that inform player-acquisition and roster-planning decisions year-round. By integrating live evaluations, video, data, background research, and professional judgment, the scout will deliver clear, well-supported recommendations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Player Evaluation and Scouting Coverage

• Evaluate players across professional baseball, including Major League, Minor League, independent, and other assigned professional environments
• Scout amateur players at the high school, collegiate, showcase, tournament, and other assigned levels in support of draft preparation and related acquisition decisions
• Evaluate international players in assigned countries, leagues, academies, tournaments, workouts, and other relevant settings in support of international acquisition decisions
• Produce complete, timely scouting reports that include tool grades, present and future evaluations, role projections, risk factors, comparisons, development considerations, and an overall acquisition recommendation
• Use live evaluation, video, performance data, available technology, and approved background information to develop well-supported player assessments
• Evaluate player makeup, competitiveness, work habits, learning aptitude, and other relevant personal attributes through appropriate observation and approved information-gathering channels

Special Assignments and Decision Support

• Complete priority and time-sensitive assignments related to trades, free-agent acquisitions, waiver decisions, the amateur draft, international signings, roster planning, and other Baseball Operations needs
• Provide additional coverage and independent second opinions on players under consideration, clearly communicating conviction, uncertainty, and the evidence supporting each recommendation
• Adjust travel and coverage plans as organizational priorities change and respond quickly when additional evaluation is required
• Present evaluations and recommendations clearly in written reports, meetings, conference calls, and other decision-making settings

Organizational Alignment and Collaboration

• Participate in evaluation meetings, calibration exercises, and organizational reviews to maintain consistent language, grading standards, and player-valuation principles across scouting markets
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships throughout the baseball industry while representing the organization professionally and protecting confidential information
• Follow all organizational policies, league rules, and applicable regulations related to scouting activity, information handling, and player contact

Qualifications:

• Significant experience evaluating baseball players in professional, amateur, international, or multiple scouting environments
• Demonstrated ability to project player performance, physical development, role, risk, and potential value across different levels and acquisition contexts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver concise reports and defend recommendations in group decision-making settings
• Ability to integrate scouting judgment with video, performance data, and emerging evaluation tools
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including nights, weekends, holidays, and international assignments, and to maintain required travel documentation
• Prior experience in a special-assignment, cross-check, or senior scouting role
• Familiarity with scouting systems, video platforms, data tools, and technologies used in player evaluation

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets value the unique qualities individuals with various backgrounds and experiences can offer the organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

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