Company Overview
At the Miami Marlins, we make waves — on and off the field.
We’re built for sustainable success thanks to our commitment to be great teammates, bold
innovators, and thinking long-term. These three pillars guide us in championing a winning culture
across the organization. The work we do doesn’t just impact our team — it reaches fans and
communities across South Florida.
Position Summary
As an Area Scout in Venezuela, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and projecting
amateur baseball talent throughout your assigned territory. This role requires strong market
knowledge, independent scouting judgment, relationship-building, and the ability to
communicate player evaluations effectively. You will collaborate with scouting leadership and
other Baseball Operations staff to support broad market coverage and informed player
acquisition decisions.
Essential Functions
- Identify and evaluate amateur baseball prospects across multiple signing classes throughout the assigned territory, using live looks, video, and other available information.
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of the assigned market by maintaining consistent coverage, identifying emerging prospects, and exploring new sources of talent.
- Prepare clear, timely scouting evaluations and player projections, assessing present ability, future development, and long-term potential.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and current player records, evaluations, and rankings in departmental systems.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with players, coaches, academies, trainers, agents, advisors, and other members of the baseball community.
- Coordinate scouting schedules, player visits, games, workouts, interviews, and background assessments throughout the assigned region.
- Communicate significant player developments, new discoveries, and time-sensitive opportunities promptly to scouting leadership.
- Use relevant subjective observations, video, background information, and objective data to inform scouting recommendations.
- Collaborate with regional coordinators, crosscheckers, and Baseball Operations colleagues to strengthen evaluations and support informed decisions.
- Support scouting workouts and approved player assessments in coordination with technical and support staff.
- Complete scouting reports, travel schedules, expense tracking, and other required administrative duties accurately and on time.
- Contribute ideas that improve scouting coverage, collaboration, and departmental effectiveness.
Skill Requirements
- Strong baseball knowledge and ability to evaluate amateur talent and long-term player potential.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization, initiative, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Sound independent judgment and an ability to work collaboratively with scouting leadership.
- Comfort using video, spreadsheets, and available performance information to support
evaluations.
- Adaptability, intellectual curiosity, openness to feedback, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential player and organizational information with discretion.
- Spanish-language proficiency appropriate for the assigned market.
Education & Experience Guidelines
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- At least two years of relevant baseball, scouting, coaching, or evaluation experience preferred;
equivalent experience considered.
- Prior baseball playing experience preferred but not required.
Work Environment
- Frequent travel throughout the assigned region and occasional international travel.
- Availability for irregular hours, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and stand or walk for extended periods in outdoor
environments.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.