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Japanese Area Scout - Independent Contractor

Houston Astros, LLC
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 11/26/2025 CLOSED ON 1/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Japanese Area Scout - Independent Contractor position at Houston Astros, LLC?

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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ヒューストン・アストロズ

インターナショナル・リクルーター(日本担当)

募集概要

ヒューストン・アストロズでは、インターナショナル・リクルートチームにおける日本担当リクルーターを募集しています。
本ポジションは、日本国内の有望な選手を発掘し、評価や情報収集を通じて球団の国際スカウティング活動において欠かせない役割を担います。
アマチュアおよびプロ選手を対象に、能力・データ・人間性を総合的に判断し、球団の意思決定に貢献していただきます。

基本情報

部署:Baseball Operations(球団編成部)

レポート先:シニア・マネージャー(国際戦略 & 環太平洋スカウト)

勤務地:日本

契約形態:業務委託(Independent Contractor

業務内容

  • 日本国内における有望選手(アマチュア/プロ)の発掘・評価
  • 選手のレポート作成および球団への報告
  • エージェント、コーチ、関係者との関係構築・コミュニケーション
  • 選手データや映像の収集・整理・分析サポート
  • 面談などを通じての選手の人間性・メンタル面の評価
  • 現場およびフロントスタッフと連携し、スカウティング、データ・映像分析、その他必要な情報源を活用しての選手評価
  • 球団関係者の日本での視察時のサポート・アテンド

応募資格

必須条件

  • 日本語で業務遂行が可能なレベル
  • 英語での業務遂行能力(流暢であれば尚可)
  • 有効なパスポートを所持していること
  • 野球に関する豊富な知識と選手評価の経験
  • 日本野球界での実務経験

(選手、コーチ、スカウト、トレーナー、球団スタッフなど)

  • ベースボールアナリティクスへの理解・関心
  • プロ野球選手としての経験
  • 四年制大学卒以上
  • SQLまたはSQLデータベースの使用経験
  • 野球に対する強い情熱と探究心をお持ちの方
  • 高いコミュニケーション能力と対人スキル

(選手、コーチ、スカウト、トレーナー、球団スタッフなど)

  • 担当地域での国際野球関連の実務経験

(選手、コーチ、スカウト、トレーナー、球団スタッフなど)

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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