Pete Whitmer
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
As a professional in the game of baseball, with a reputation for success I would be thrilled for an opportunity to showcase my skills, experiences, ideas, knowledge & leadership qualities required for a role with an MLB organization!
Accomplished Scouting experience with a successful background in recruiting and evaluating talent. Provides valuable insights on athlete abilities and potential. Engaging individual, offers strong communication and task prioritization skills. Advanced understanding & usage of today's top technology in the game of baseball.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Scout / Asst. Scouting Director
Prep Baseball Report
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Advanced Scout / Asst.Scouting Director for Prep Baseball Report (OH)
- Developed strong leadership qualities in scouts through mentoring, coaching, and hands-on experience.
- Coach Team Ohio at PBR Future & Jr Future Games
- Evaluated multiple 1st round picks for Prep Baseball National & Shooter Hunt + scouted multiple other future MLB draft picks including Aidan Major (WVU- '24, 5th Rd) Colt Emerson ('23 1st Rd.) '23 AJ Ewing (Rd 5 NYM), '22 Jacob Miller (OH) Rd 2 - (MIA) & more.
- Shot & Edited hundreds of prospect evaluation videos
- Co-Host of "In the Zone" PBR-OH podcast
Associate Scout
Chicago Cubs
02.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Associate Scout for Chicago Cubs in Ohio Valley
- Southern Indiana, Ohio, Northern Ky., Western Pa., WV
- Assist OV Area Scout, Nate Metzger in day to day responsibilities.
- Follow/ Track HS & College assignments.
- Video / Track all Ohio HS Draft prospects ('24 Hanley, Krenzel, etc.)
- Update #'s, stats etc in Ivy (Software) (includes Hawkeye, Trackman, Synergy etc.)
- Maintained accurate records of player progressions.
College & Prep Draft Coverage
Prep Baseball Report Draft HQ
02.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: College & Prep Draft Coverage for Prep Baseball Report
- Video / Written reports on current College & High School, MLB Draft Prospects
- Written reports & Video on multiple T5 round picks in 2024 Draft (Konnor Griffin, Jac Caglianone, Ben Sheets, Christian Moore, Aidan Major (RD5) & more)
- Covered High School & College Games in multiple territories including OV, Mid South, Deep South & Mid Atlantic.
Asst. Director of BJE Advanced Hitters League & Bat Speed Training
Bo Jackson Elite Sports
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Asst. Director of BJE Advanced Hitting Programs
- Asst. Director of Bo Jackson Elite Sports (Cbus) College Development Camp (8/2024)
- Assisted in developing, Organization & facilitating the BJE Advanced hitters program
- Worked alongside current MiLB, MLB players & player development coaches
- Rosters/Players included 2023 1st Rd Draft Pick Colt Emerson & 4th Rd Draft Pick AJ Ewing
- 14 Division 1 Commits (9 P5 Recruits) WVU, OSU, Louisville, Maryland +Top Players from all classes from OH, WV, IN, KY
- Multiple MLB organizations in attendance weekly including Seattle, NY Mets, Texas, Colorado, Pittsburgh & more
Assistant Coordinator of NTIS ID Series
USA Baseball
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Assistant Coordinator of NTIS ID Series for USA Baseball
- Assisted in Hosting & directing prostyle showcases for USA Baseball NTIS (National Team Identification Series)
- Helped select USA Ohio Valley Region Team(s) - 12/14U
Regional Tournament & All Scout Event(s) Director
Pastime Tournaments
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Regional Tournament & All Scout Event(s) Director
- Spent 2 seasons as asst Supervisor of Scouting for Pastimes "All Scout Select"
- Spent 3 Full Seasons as a Regional Tournament Coordinator of Showcase teams throughout the Midwest-East Coast
- Hosted Tournaments at several Top- Ranked Universities, while building relationships and gaining knowledge from some of the Nation's leading baseball minds
- While assisting the National Scouting Director, we set all-tournament teams, conducted professional style "combines" as a recruiting tool & evaluated the Country's best amateur baseball players from Washington DC to Riverside California
Education
2 Year Diploma -Multimedia & Digital Media Studies - Multimedia & Digital Media Studies
Ohio Media School
Columbus, OH05.2018
NJCAA DII -
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH05.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hesston College
Hesston, KS05.2015
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Alder High School
Plain City, OH06.2013
Skills
- Teaching
- Communication
- Organization
- Building Relationships
- Evaluating Talent
- Technology Video
- Multitasking Abilities
- Public Speaking
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
Awards
- HC Newcomer of the Year ('14)
- 2x Region VIl Champions - Hesston College
- 1st Team All-Central District ('13)
- 2nd Team All-Metro - Columbus Dispatch ('13)
- 4x District Champ
- 3x Regional Champ
- 2010 State Champion
- 2013 state Runner-Up
Timeline
Associate Scout
Chicago Cubs
02.2024 - Current
College & Prep Draft Coverage
Prep Baseball Report Draft HQ
02.2024 - Current
Asst. Director of BJE Advanced Hitters League & Bat Speed Training
Bo Jackson Elite Sports
01.2022 - Current
Advanced Scout / Asst. Scouting Director
Prep Baseball Report
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Coordinator of NTIS ID Series
USA Baseball
08.2019 - 03.2020
Regional Tournament & All Scout Event(s) Director
Pastime Tournaments
05.2016 - 08.2019
2 Year Diploma -Multimedia & Digital Media Studies - Multimedia & Digital Media Studies
Ohio Media School
NJCAA DII -
Clark State Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hesston College
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Alder High School
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