If your goal is to become a professional baseball scout, you need more than just a good eye for talent—you need the right training, tools, and connections. The Baseball GM & Scouting Course from Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW) was built with aspiring scouts in mind and is the ideal first step toward a career in professional baseball.

Taught by seasoned MLB veterans—Dan Evans (former GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers, current SABR President) and Hank Jones (40-year scout for the Dodgers)—this online course takes you inside the world of scouting and player evaluation at the pro level.

What You’ll Learn

• How to Scout Like the Pros: Learn the 5-tool evaluation system, grading scales, and what separates good players from big-league talent.

• Writing Professional Scouting Reports: Build reports that mirror what MLB teams require, and get feedback from experienced evaluators.

• Talent Identification at All Levels: Understand how to assess high school, college, and international prospects—plus how to project player development over time.

• Using Analytics in Scouting: Learn which metrics matter most in modern scouting and how to combine data with the eye test.

• How to Break into the Industry: Get real-world strategies for networking, gaining field experience, and landing your first scouting opportunity with a team.

Through live weekly Zoom sessions, interactive assignments, and access to a global network of SMWW alumni, you'll develop the practical skills to pursue scouting opportunities in MLB, MiLB, college baseball, or international organizations.

Whether you're a former player, coach, or lifelong fan ready to turn your passion into a career, this course gives you the scouting foundation and professional edge needed to get noticed.

Start your journey to becoming a baseball scout today.
Enroll now in the SMWW Baseball GM & Scouting Course