Okay, so I got curious about how much those guys scouting for Major League Baseball teams actually make. I mean, they’re always at the games, watching players, taking notes, and, travel a lot. It seemed like a cool job, so I decided to dig in and find out the reality.
My Investigation Begins
First, I started with some general searching online. I just typed in stuff like “MLB scout salary” and browsed through whatever came up. To be honest, at the start, I didn’t really understand the difference between the various types of scouts.
I spent more time and kept on looking for more detail.
- I checked out some forums where people who seemed to be in the industry were talking. It was a lot of “insider” talk, but I started to get the general vibe.
- I tried to find some official-looking websites for baseball organizations and see if they had any salary info. Some did, but it wasn’t always easy to find.
sorting all information…
After all the searching and reading, and sorting all information, Here’s a summary of my discovery:
- Entry-level, part-time, or “bird dog” scouts:These guys often work for free and have a lot of passion for baseball games, I would say I don’t want to be one of those guys…
- Associate Scouts: I read somewhere these are often part-time gigs, and they might get paid a small amount per game or a little bonus if a player they recommend gets signed.
- Full-time Area Scouts:This is the most ordinary scout, and I was told that these guys are the ones covering specific regions, watching tons of games, and filing reports. And from what I saw, their pay can start around $40,000 and go up to maybe $95,000, depending on the team, the area.
- Supervisors and Directors: They handle the whole scouting departments, They are the BOSS, and I discovered the big money is in these kinds of roles.
The Conclusion
So, becoming an MLB scout? It is not an easy way, and It’s definitely not a guaranteed path to riches, but it has the potential to bring in considerable income.
