Dedicated and results-oriented Major League Baseball Executive with a proven track record as an innovative leader with over 35 years of unwavering dedication and a distinguished career in Major League Baseball, I bring a proven track record as a visionary leader. Was inducted into four Baseball Hall of Fames, contributed to the 2019 World Champions Washington Nationals Baseball Club, served as an executive for the 2009 Gold Medal-winning World Cup Team, played a role in the 2008 Bronze Medal-winning USA Olympic Baseball Team, and celebrated gold with the USA Olympic Baseball Team in 2000. Member of the 2007 National League Champions Colorado Rockies Baseball Club and the 1985 World Champions Kansas City Royals Baseball Club. Have strong diplomatic skills for directing, training, and motivating personnel, complemented by an exceptional work ethic and exemplary interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. A multifaceted experience and skill set are a testament to an enduring commitment to excellence in baseball.
Served as an assistant to Baseball Operations staff.
Coordinated MLB Partner/Independent League scouting operations.
Evaluated Players from minor and major league levels.
Directed the Kansas City Royals Invitational Free Agent Workouts.
Had significant responsibilities in player procurement and development and played a crucial role in personnel decisions at the major and minor league levels.
Served as an advisor to the President.
Evaluated players from all levels, domestic and international.
Authored and evolved the strategic business plan.
Managed development of strategic business plans and identification of new business ventures.
Served as an assistant to the President of Baseball Operations and GM.
Significant responsibilities in player procurement and player development
Evaluated players at the major league, minor league, international, and amateur levels.
Helped with advance scouting for playoffs.
Evaluated international players.
Reports to baseball operations staff on the performance of scouting staff.
He had significant responsibilities for recommending players for the USA Baseball Team.
Member of the 2008 USA Olympic Baseball Selection Committee.
Member of the 2009 USA World Baseball Classic Selection Committee.
Member of the 2009 USA Gold Medal-winning World Cup Team.
Member of the 2000 USA Gold Medal-winning Olympic Baseball Team
Served as an assistant to the Executive Vice President, General Manager.
Significant Responsibilities in player procurement and player development
Evaluated players at the major league, minor league, and amateur levels.
Evaluated international players.
Reported to baseball operations staff on the performance of scouting staff.
Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
Supervised and managed all major, advanced, minor, international, and amateur free-agent scouts for the Kansas City Royals Baseball Club.
Served as a Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President, General Manager.
Had Significant responsibilities in all areas of player procurement and player development.
Played a key role in personnel decisions at the major league and minor league levels. Recruited, hired, and trained department staff, evaluated staff performance, and developed goals and objectives for staff.
Wrote, Designed, and produced the Kansas City Royals Scouting Department computer program.
Developed Employee policies and created a scouting employee handbook.
Negotiated Contracts with amateur, minor league, and major league free agents.
Served as a Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President, General Manager.
Evaluated players at major, minor, international, and amateur free-agent levels.
Evaluated the performance of regional supervisors.
Negotiated contracts with amateur free agents.
Area Supervisor for Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
Evaluated players at major, minor, international, and amateur free-agent levels.
Conducted invitational free agent try-out camps.
2023-Inducted to the Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
2022- Art Stewart “Scout of the Year Award”
Kansas City Royals Baseball Club
Recognizing outstanding contribution, dedication, and loyalty to the baseball operations department.
2018-Inducted to the Professional Baseball Hall of Fame.
2014-Inducted to the Midwest Baseball Hall of Fame.
2011-Inducted to the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame.
2003-Pat Daugherty "Scout of the Year Award."
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
Recognizing outstanding contribution, dedication, and loyalty to the baseball operations department.
2000-Topps "Scout of the Year Award"
Topps Baseball Card Company
1993-Ewing M. Kauffman "Scout of the Year Award"
Kansas City Royals Baseball Club
Recognizing outstanding contributions, dedication, and loyalty to the baseball operations department.
Rapsodo Hitting and Pitching Certification
Rapsodo Hitting and Pitching Certification