Former professional baseball player (Prairie League, Western League and Mexican League) and 2015 Major League Baseball (MLB) Scouting Bureau Scout School graduate.
Jody Martinez is a former professional baseball player who competed in the Prairie League, Western League and Mexican League. His background combines firsthand professional playing experience with formal scouting education through the MLB Scouting Bureau Scout School.
As Founder and Principal of MBSA Group, Martinez provides independent player evaluations, regional scouting coverage, and professional scouting reports for organizations and representatives seeking an experienced perspective on Arizona baseball talent.
Jody works independently and is not employed by MLB or by any club.
Former professional baseball player in the Prairie League, Western League and Mexican League. This firsthand playing background provides perspective on game speed, competitive demands, player development, and the characteristics required to compete at the professional level.
Successfully completed MLB Scout School, presented by the MLB Scouting Bureau in Phoenix, Arizona, in October 2015. The program provided formal instruction in professional player evaluation, the traditional 20–80 grading scale, present and future tool assessments, player projection, and scouting report preparation.
This education, combined with professional playing experience, forms the foundation of MBSA Group’s True Grade evaluation approach.
Reports start with what is seen live, in games and on the field, and are written plainly.
Every tool is graded present and future on the 20–80 scale, with the reasoning stated.
MBSA reports what it sees for the client, independent of where a player signs or plays.
Qualified organizations can request an assignment directly.
Martinez Baseball Scouting & Advisory