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Terry Wetzel

Overland Park,KS

Summary

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.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Assignment Scout

Kansas City Royals Baseball Club
09.2021 - 10.2023

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.

Special Advisor

Perfect Game USA Baseball
04.2021 - 09.2021

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.

Special Assistant to the President and GM

Washington Nationals Baseball Club
10.2014 - 10.2020

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.

Pro Team Selection Committee

USA Baseball
01.2000 - 10.2020

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

Special Assignment Scout

Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
10.2000 - 10.2014

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.

VP, International Business Development

Recreational Technologies LLC
07.2000 - 10.2000

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.

Senior Director of Scouting

Kansas City Royals Baseball
10.1996 - 08.2000

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.

National Cross-checker

Kansas City Royals Baseball
10.1995 - 10.1996

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.

Regional Scouting Supervisor

Kansas City Royals Baseball
10.1983 - 10.1995

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.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Psychology

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
05.1981

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science

Concordia University
Seward, NE
05.1979

Skills

  • Professionalism and strong work ethic
  • Evaluating Athletic Performance
  • Willingness to learn new methods
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Presentation competency
  • Research Expertise
  • Oral and written communication
  • Computer skills

Accomplishments

    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.

Certification

Rapsodo Hitting and Pitching Certification

Timeline

Special Assignment Scout

Kansas City Royals Baseball Club
09.2021 - 10.2023

Special Advisor

Perfect Game USA Baseball
04.2021 - 09.2021

Special Assistant to the President and GM

Washington Nationals Baseball Club
10.2014 - 10.2020

Special Assignment Scout

Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
10.2000 - 10.2014

VP, International Business Development

Recreational Technologies LLC
07.2000 - 10.2000

Pro Team Selection Committee

USA Baseball
01.2000 - 10.2020

Senior Director of Scouting

Kansas City Royals Baseball
10.1996 - 08.2000

National Cross-checker

Kansas City Royals Baseball
10.1995 - 10.1996

Regional Scouting Supervisor

Kansas City Royals Baseball
10.1983 - 10.1995

Master of Science - Educational Psychology

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science

Concordia University

Rapsodo Hitting and Pitching Certification

Terry Wetzel