Complex Scout

Job Description:

Summary:

The Complex Scout will provide comprehensive player evaluations, focusing primarily on young professional players at the organization's Arizona, Florida, and Dominican Republic complexes. The role will develop deep expertise on the young professional player pool throughout baseball, represent the club at professional player workouts in and around Arizona or Florida, and complete limited amateur and international scouting assignments as needed. By integrating live evaluations, video, data, background research, and professional judgment, the scout will deliver clear, well-supported recommendations.

Essential Duties & Reponsibilities:

Player Evaluation and Scouting Coverage:

• Evaluate professional players at Arizona, Florida, and Dominican Republic complexes, including players competing in the Arizona Complex League, Florida Complex League, Dominican Summer League, and related development environments
• Become an expert on the young professional player pool throughout the game by maintaining current evaluations, follow lists, and historical context on players across organizations
• Complete limited amateur and international scouting assignments involving assigned players, events, leagues, academies, tournaments, workouts, and other relevant settings
• 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

Professional Workouts and Decision Support:

• Represent the club at professional player workouts held in Arizona or Florida and the surrounding areas, providing timely evaluations and recommendations to Baseball Operations leadership
• Complete priority and time-sensitive assignments related to trades, free-agent acquisitions, waiver decisions, Rule 5 considerations, roster planning, and other Baseball Operations needs
• 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 professional baseball players, with a strong understanding of complex-level development and the young professional player pool
• 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 to reside full time in Arizona or Florida and travel extensively, including nights, weekends, holidays, and regular assignments in the Dominican Republic, while maintaining required travel documentation
• 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: $70,000 - $120,000

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Significant experience evaluating professional baseball players, with a strong understanding of complex-level development and the young professional player pool
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 to reside full time in Arizona or Florida and travel extensively, including nights, weekends, holidays, and regular assignments in the Dominican Republic, while maintaining required travel documentation
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.