Marlins Reduce Pro Scouting Staff to Emphasize Video Analysis

The Miami Marlins are significantly reducing their pro scouting department, as reported by club sources on Monday. This decision aligns with the team's strategy to enhance player evaluations through video analysis.

While the exact number of scouts being let go has not been disclosed, the move indicates a shift in the Marlins' approach to scouting, reflecting a broader trend among MLB teams that increasingly rely on video and data. Despite the cuts, some personnel will remain to conduct in-person scouting.

This change follows a period of considerable turnover in the Marlins' front office and scouting department since the appointment of the new president of baseball operations in November 2023.