International Scout, Japan

The role

The International Scout, Japan evaluates prospects' baseball and physical capabilities and projects their future impact. The scout oversees all baseball-related scouting activities within the assigned territory.

What you will do

• Evaluate prospects' current and future baseball and physical capabilities following 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.
• Must be able to stand and walk in hot conditions for long periods of time.

Nice to have

• 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 acad
• 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.

About the company

The position is within the International Scouting department of philliesbaseballoperations.