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.
Independent 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
Independent 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 Scouting Intelligence
Concise professional reports that support internal baseball personnel decisions.
Professional Agency Scouting Support
Independent evaluation and Arizona coverage for MLBPA-certified agents and professional representation firms.
True Grade is MBSA Group's professional scouting evaluation framework, combining firsthand 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
