Please note, this posting contains three positions.

Position: Scouting Analyst, Professional Scouting

Reports To: Director, Professional Scouting

Job Summary
This individual will support the efforts of the Professional Scouting department by conducting extensive evaluations of professional players in the United States and abroad. The analyst will utilize multiple information sources, relying heavily on video analysis while also working closely with the Baseball Analytics department. This is a full-time position that is based out of Baltimore, Maryland.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compose scouting reports on professional players utilizing video, technology, and in-person looks to enhance the club’s decision-making process.
• Build relationships with scouts, coaches, and other members of the baseball community.
• Monitor roster dynamics of other organizations and leagues, maintaining prospect lists, depth charts, and positional rankings.
• Distribute target lists (FA, trade, Rule 5, international professional players, etc.) to scouts, coaches, and front office staff and coordinate responses for recommendations.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of departmental standards and grading policies, and monitor scouting reports for consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinate scout schedules and track coverage of target players.
• Conduct the search, hiring, and daily management of front office interns.
• Interface with the Baseball Analytics department on the generation and implementation of internal metrics and on the continued development of information management systems.
• Develop data visualizations for use in departmental player evaluation.
• Assist with database management, troubleshoot technical and equipment issues, provide solutions to video scouting assignments, coordinate data-sharing agreements, facilitate scouting access policies, process expense reports, and perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Exceptional knowledge of baseball and of sabermetric research and principles.
• Demonstrated experience with player evaluation.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with staff members of all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SQL, R, and Python preferred.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a STEM field preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and to travel as needed.

To Apply
If interested, please apply using this link.

Position: Area Scout, South Texas

Reports to: Supervisor, Domestic Scouting

Job Summary
This position will require applicant to identify and evaluate amateur prospects in the South Texas region of the United States in preparation for the First-Year Player Draft, in addition to other assigned scouting duties. This position will report through the Domestic Scouting department and work closely with all types of baseball operations personnel.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary duties to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Evaluate & recommend amateur players for the First-Year Player Draft
• Compose scouting reports on draft eligible players
• Build relationships with players and families of players
• Build & maintain relationships with programs/coaches in the region
• Assess player’s makeup through personal interviews
• Plan and organize workouts for organization to evaluate players
• Maintain area schedule and prioritize top prospects for crosscheckers
• Utilize video, scouting information, & technology to enhance decision making on players
• Collect video on draft eligible players and upload to video system
• Perform and execute Pro Scouting coverage as assigned
• Represent Orioles organization in a professional manner

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to work long hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, & often in adverse outdoor conditions
• Ability to own and operate a vehicle and travel extensively
• Strong ability to self-motivate, self-organize, and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills
• High computer and internet proficiency
• Strong baseball knowledge

Desired:

• At least 3 years’ experience from a variety of backgrounds, which can include: Scouting, Coaching, Education, Business, or other fields.
• Prior playing experience

To Apply
If interested, please apply using this link.

Position: Scouting Analyst Fellow, Professional Scouting

Reports To: Director, Professional Scouting

Job Summary
This individual will support the efforts of the Professional Scouting department by conducting extensive evaluations of professional players in the United States and abroad. The analyst will utilize multiple information sources, relying heavily on video analysis while also working closely with the Baseball Analytics department. This is a seasonal position that is based out of Baltimore, MD. Preference will be given to candidates who can begin in the off-season, though summer-only candidates will be considered as well.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compose scouting reports on professional players utilizing video, technology, and in-person looks to enhance the club’s decision-making process.
• Monitor roster dynamics of other organizations and leagues, maintaining prospect lists, depth charts, and positional rankings.
• Distribute target lists (FA, trade, Rule 5, international professional players, etc.) to scouts, coaches, and front office staff and coordinate responses for recommendations.
• Monitor scouting reports for consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinate scout schedules and track coverage of target players.
• Troubleshoot technical and equipment issues, provide solutions to video scouting assignments, coordinate data-sharing agreements, and perform other administrative duties as assigned.
• Assist with data analysis, maintenance, and collection.
• Prepare tools, visualizations, and reports to aid in disseminating information throughout Baseball Operations.

Qualifications

• Exceptional knowledge of baseball and of sabermetric research and principles.
• Demonstrated experience with player evaluation.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with staff members of all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SQL, R, and Python preferred.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a STEM field preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and to travel as needed.

To Apply
If interested, please apply using this link.

Disclaimers
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement of the position, subject to consideration of reasonable accommodations for documented medical or religious needs that do not pose an undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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