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Cardinals Restructure Scouting Team, Hire Douglas and Buffa

11/1/2025

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The St. Louis Cardinals appointed Joe Douglas as head of professional scouting and Jacob Buffa as international scouting director under president Chaim Bloom.
Douglas will support player acquisition after eight years with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Buffa, formerly with the Houston Astros, built their first performance science department.
The Cardinals will also add a director of hitting and new assistant coaches as part of a broader restructuring.

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Story summary

The St. Louis Cardinals appointed Joe Douglas as head of professional scouting and Jacob Buffa as international scouting director under president Chaim Bloom.
Douglas will support player acquisition after eight years with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Buffa, formerly with the Houston Astros, built their first performance science department.
The Cardinals will also add a director of hitting and new assistant coaches as part of a broader restructuring.