Independent scouting and advisory services for professional baseball organizations, player agencies, and baseball decision-makers who need reliable coverage throughout Arizona.
Led by former professional baseball player and 2015 Major League Baseball (MLB) Scouting Bureau Scout School graduate Jody Martinez.
Player evaluation, professional scouting coverage and written scouting intelligence.
Who
MLB scouting departments, professional organizations, independent clubs, player agents and agencies certified by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), and international clubs.
Where
Arizona, with other geography available by arrangement.
How
Live observation, graded on the 20–80 scale with True Grade.
Professional scouting services
What MBSA delivers
Defined offerings, each delivered as written scouting reports for professional baseball decision-makers.
Arizona Territory Coverage
Coverage of relevant Arizona high school, junior college, college, amateur and professional baseball.
Assigned-Player Evaluation
Targeted observations of the specific players your organization identifies.
Tournament & Event Coverage
Selected tournaments, showcases, amateur competitions and professional events.
Prospect Follow-Up
Re-evaluation of previously observed players to document change in tools, mechanics and projection.
Independent Second Looks & Decision Support
An independent evaluation of players already identified internally, built around your decision.
Professional Agency Scouting Support
Player evaluation and Arizona coverage for MLBPA-certified agents and professional representation firms.
Ongoing Arizona coverage
More than a single player report. Coverage can be structured by player, event, season, or defined monthly assignment.
Priority Player Watchlist
Periodic live looks and progression updates on the players you name.
Monthly & Seasonal Coverage
Retainer coverage by the month, season or year for agencies and organizations.
Rapid Turnaround
Priority scheduling and expedited written reports when the decision cannot wait.
Players & families: a private True Grade Prospect Evaluation is $850. See what is included.
MBSA gives organizations reliable local coverage without the need to add permanent regional staff or send personnel into Arizona for every player or event.
Arizona-based coverage
Independent second looks
Fast written evaluations
Traditional 20–80 reporting
Flexible assignment-based support
Coverage across levels
High school, JUCO, college, showcases, Spring Training, Complex League, Arizona Fall League, and independent baseball.
Signature evaluation framework
True Grade
Tools. Projection. Professional judgment.
True Grade is MBSA Group's professional scouting evaluation framework, combining direct observation, established scouting principles, and independent judgment to deliver clear, decision-ready player assessments.
Relevant Arizona high school, junior college, college, amateur tournaments, showcases, and professional and independent baseball, plus assigned follow-up. Additional geography may be available by arrangement.
Spring TrainingComplex LeagueArizona Fall LeagueIndependent baseball
Founder & Principal, MBSA Group
Jody Martinez
Former professional baseball player with independent and Mexican professional baseball experience, and MLB Scouting Bureau Scout School training in Arizona in 2015.
Martinez Baseball Scouting & Advisory
