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Summary/Objective:The Houston Astros are currently seeking an International Area Scout in Japan. The responsibilities include identifying and recruiting talent to support the efforts of the International Scouting department in the assigned region. The International Area Scout will be an Independent Contractor. This position will be based in Japan.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Identify and evaluate potential international prospects throughout assigned region in both the amateur and professional markets.
  • Produce written and verbal player assessments in a timely manner.
  • Interact regularly with agents, coaches, and others throughout the baseball community in the assigned region to aid in player identification and evaluation.
  • Assist in the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing player data and video to streamline evaluations across player market.
  • Gauge a player’s overall makeup through personal interviews and other various channels.
  • Interact with Astros field and office staff to ensure coverage of area that encapsulates a holistic player evaluation process through scouting looks, data/video analysis, and additional information sources as required.
  • Host Astros scouting and front office staff during scouting trips in Japan.

Qualifications:

  • Japanese language fluency required.
  • English language proficiency required, with fluency a plus.
  • Valid passport for international travel required.
  • Strong baseball knowledge and foundation for evaluation abilities required.
  • Experience in the international baseball market, particularly in assigned region as a player, coach, scout, executive, etc., is required.
  • Understanding and appreciation of baseball analytics preferred.
  • Professional playing experience a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university a plus.
  • Experience with SQL and SQL databases a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including scouts, players, trainers, and front office members.
  • Demonstrated passion for baseball and intellectual curiosity.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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募集概要(Summary/Objective)

ヒューストン・アストロズでは,日本担当のインターナショナル・エリアスカウトを募集しています。本ポジションは,担当地域において有望な選手を発掘・評価し,国際スカウティング部門の活動をサポートする役割を担います。本ポジションは**業務委託契約(Independent Contractor)**となり,勤務地は日本国内です。

業務内容(Essential Functions & Responsibilities)

  • 担当地域におけるアマチュアおよびプロ市場の有望な選手の発掘・評価
  • 選手評価に関するレポート(文書・口頭)の作成および提出
  • 担当地域のエージェント,コーチ,野球関係者との定期的なコミュニケーション
  • 選手データおよび映像の収集・処理・分析のサポート
  • 面談やその他の手段を通じた選手のメイクアップ(人間性・姿勢・適応力など)の評価
  • スカウティング,データ・映像分析,その他必要な情報を組み合わせた総合的な選手評価のための,アストロズの現場スタッフおよびフロントオフィスとの連携
  • アストロズのスカウティング・フロントスタッフ来日時のサポートおよびアテンド

応募資格(Qualifications)

必須(Required)

  • 日本語の流暢な運用能力
  • 英語での業務遂行能力(流暢であれば尚可)
  • 国際旅行が可能な有効なパスポート
  • 野球に関する深い知識および選手評価の基礎的能力
  • 担当地域の国際野球市場(選手,コーチ,スカウト,フロント,その他)における経験

歓迎(Preferred)

  • ベースボールアナリティクスへの理解・関心
  • プロ野球でのプレー経験
  • 四年制大学卒
  • SQLおよびSQLデータベースの使用経験
  • 選手,スカウト,トレーナー,フロントスタッフなど幅広い関係者と効果的にコミュニケーションできる対人スキル
  • 野球への強い情熱と知的好奇心

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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