2026 MLB Scout & Coaching Development Program

The MLB Scout and Coaching Development Program, launched by Major League Baseball in partnership with the Buck O'Neil Professional Scouts and Coaches Association, provides emerging scouting talent with the opportunity to learn the basics of scouting and enhance existing experience to enter front office and scouting roles. The Coaching Development Program hosts twelve selected coaching candidates aspiring to further advance their coaching abilities. Both programs combine virtual development training sessions with an in-person experience during the Arizona Fall League.

• Learn the basics of scouting and enhance existing experience to successfully enter front office and scouting related roles (Scout Development Program).
• Further advance coaching abilities as a selected coaching candidate (Coaching Development Program).
• Attend virtual development training sessions prior to the start of the in-person program.
• Participate in one week of on-field coaching experience with a team during the Arizona Fall League.
• Gain additional experience with other Arizona Fall programming, such as the Bridge and Instructional Leagues, where possible.

• Pursuing a career in Scouting or a similar baseball career path where Scouting skills are an asset (for the Scout Development Program).
• Seeking opportunities at a Club and/or the League office (for the Scout Development Program).
• Aspiring to further advance coaching abilities (for the Coaching Development Program).

• Former players and current coaches at the collegiate level are encouraged to apply.
• Current and former players from MLB and MiLB, as well as players in MLB Partner Leagues (American Association, Atlantic League, Frontier League, and Pioneer League), are encouraged to apply.

• Arizona Fall League, Arizona (in-person)
• Virtual development training sessions (remote)

• Travel provided by MLB to selected participants.
• Lodging provided by MLB to selected participants.