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Scouts Face Job Cuts as Tech Dominates Baseball Offseason

1/7/2025

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The 2024-25 baseball offseason has hit scouts hard, with job cuts and dwindling morale as teams lean more on technology than personal evaluations. The shift has led to a wave of veteran roles being slashed in favor of younger, budget-friendly hires. A recent survey underscores the growing anxiety over job security and the ability to spot talent in this evolving landscape.

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Story summary

The 2024-25 baseball offseason has hit scouts hard, with job cuts and dwindling morale as teams lean more on technology than personal evaluations. The shift has led to a wave of veteran roles being slashed in favor of younger, budget-friendly hires. A recent survey underscores the growing anxiety over job security and the ability to spot talent in this evolving landscape.