Advance Scout - Run Prevention
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Position Summary:
The Advance Scout – Run Prevention is responsible for developing, communicating, and evaluating strategic pitching plans to maximize the Major League club’s run-prevention efforts. This role collaborates closely with Major League pitching coaches, Advance Scouting, and other Baseball Operations departments to deliver actionable scouting insights, individualized pitcher plans, and data-driven recommendations. The position also oversees pitch-tipping identification, postgame quality control, and ongoing performance evaluation while providing direct support to the Major League pitching staff throughout the season.The Advance Scout – Run Prevention is responsible for developing, communicating, and evaluating strategic pitching plans to maximize the Major League club’s run-prevention efforts. This role collaborates closely with Major League pitching coaches, Advance Scouting, and other Baseball Operations departments to deliver actionable scouting insights, individualized pitcher plans, and data-driven recommendations. The position also oversees pitch-tipping identification, postgame quality control, and ongoing performance evaluation while providing direct support to the Major League pitching staff throughout the season.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Game Planning and Advance Preparation
- Create pitching game plans that combine the strength of our pitchers with the weaknesses and tendencies of opposing hitters.
- Collaborate with the Major League pitching coaches and Advance Scouting staff to develop, refine, and communicate pitching strategies for each series.
- Create, maintain, and distribute pitching reports, video, and other preparation materials on opposing hitters.
- Provide relevant information to assist the Major League staff with pregame preparation and in-game pitching decisions.
- Create and improve automated tools and visualizations that support the distribution of information to players, coaches, and other field staff.
- Pitcher Player Plans
- Create, maintain, and update player plans for Major League pitchers in collaboration with the Major League pitching coaches and other Baseball Operations staff.
- Assist the Major League pitching staff in communicating and applying player plans throughout the season.
- Conduct monthly check-ins with the Major League pitching coaches to review each pitcher, discuss progress, and identify any needed updates to individual player plans.
- Incorporate relevant scouting, performance, workload, and biomechanical information into pitcher player plans.
- Coordinate with Sports Science, Research & Development, or other Baseball Operations groups to ensure player plans contain relevant and actionable information.
- Pitch Tipping
- Monitor Major League pitchers through video and available data for potential pitch-tipping indicators and patterns.
- Work with the Major League pitching coaches to communicate identified issues and help eliminate and mitigate pitch tips.
- Communicate with the Triple-A pitching staff regarding potential pitch-tipping issues for pitchers at that level.
- Track identified pitch-tipping issues and follow up with appropriate staff to evaluate whether corrections are being maintained.
- Postgame Quality Control
- Lead a postgame quality-control review of whether the pitching staff followed the established plan.
- Evaluate whether the game plan produced the intended results and identify opportunities for adjustment.
- Distinguish between issues involving plan adherence, pitch execution, and the quality of the plan itself.
- Communicate relevant postgame findings to the Major League pitching coaches and Advance Scouting staff to improve future game plans.
- Major League Staff Support
- Assist with bullpen and pitching meetings, coordinating with the Video/Technology department and Major League staff on meeting content.
- Assist the Major League pitching staff with pregame preparation and on-field work.
- Be available during games to provide information and support strategy adjustments.
- Travel with the Major League team on all road trips and be available for all home games.
- Quantitatively assess long-term run-prevention goals, monitor relevant key performance indicators, and report results to the staff.
- Suggest adjustments in areas where the club is falling short of established run-prevention goals.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience with word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Data-analysis experience, including the ability to interpret and analyze baseball statistics and video.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and communicate information in a time-sensitive baseball environment.
- Ability to travel with the Major League team on road trips and during Spring Training.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to players, coaches, and staff.
- Deep understanding of pitching strategy, game planning, and baseball.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 annually. This role is also eligible for a performance-based bonus, which varies based on company and individual performance. Total cash compensation will depend on bonus payouts and will likely exceed base salary.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, Vision
- Dental – Employer paid
- Life Insurance – Employer paid
- Long Term Disability – Employer paid
- 401(k) Plan – Employer match up to 4% plus 5% nonelective employer contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays (17 for 2026)
- Complimentary Tickets
- Plus a variety of voluntary benefit plans available
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