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Ken Guthrie
- Title:
- Assistant Director of Scouting and Player Personnel
Ken Guthrie joined the Oklahoma Baseball program as assistant director of scouting and player personnel in July 2026 and enters his first season with the Sooners in 2027. Guthrie has spent the last 14 years as an area scouting supervisor with the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets.
Guthrie comes to Oklahoma from the New York Mets organization, where he has served as an area scouting supervisor since October 2024. He spent the previous 11 years in the same position with the Baltimore Orioles organization. He oversaw scouting operations in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
"With Ken Guthrie, we're taking a new approach to recruiting and adding someone in Ken who has experience in professional scouting," said Skip Johnson. "He fits nicely into our staff, and it aligns with our vision as we transition into more of a player acquisition model, a current trend in college baseball. It's going to be beneficial to have somebody of his expertise in evaluating and negotiating."
As a professional scout, Guthrie evaluated amateur baseball talent, identifying and projecting players with Major League potential through in-person scouting and performance analysis. He prepared comprehensive scouting reports to support player acquisition and draft decisions. In his role as a supervisor, Guthrie coordinated scouting schedules and coverage plans for the scouting director and crosscheckers to ensure efficient evaluation of priority prospects.
Guthrie participated in draft strategy meetings, providing player evaluations and recommendations that influenced organizational draft decisions. Collaborating with regional and national scouting staff to assess player performance, verify evaluations and align organizational priorities, he recruited and signed drafted players, guiding them through the signing process and the transition into the organization's minor league system.
"When Skip called me with this opportunity, it was a no-brainer for me just because the person Skip is, the people he's surrounded himself with and the staff he's built," said Guthrie. "I've known Skip for 30 years and played with him, believe it or not. The last 15 years covering his teams as a scout and watching the success they had at the College World Series, just how they handle their business as a staff, it's an exciting time to be a part of Oklahoma Baseball.
"For me, it's all about the people and relationships, and everyone knows that's what Skip believes in, too. I'm excited to be on the recruiting trail and to be in the dugout again. But the most important thing for me is to be around Skip, learn from him and just serve the program and our players."
Selected in the 12th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers, Guthrie played two seasons in the Brewers organization. He then spent the 1999-01 seasons as the Texas Rangers' bullpen catcher.
A product of Northridge, Calif., Guthrie played baseball at Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas, where he was a two-year team captain. He received his bachelor's degree in business management in 1997.
Guthrie comes to Oklahoma from the New York Mets organization, where he has served as an area scouting supervisor since October 2024. He spent the previous 11 years in the same position with the Baltimore Orioles organization. He oversaw scouting operations in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
"With Ken Guthrie, we're taking a new approach to recruiting and adding someone in Ken who has experience in professional scouting," said Skip Johnson. "He fits nicely into our staff, and it aligns with our vision as we transition into more of a player acquisition model, a current trend in college baseball. It's going to be beneficial to have somebody of his expertise in evaluating and negotiating."
As a professional scout, Guthrie evaluated amateur baseball talent, identifying and projecting players with Major League potential through in-person scouting and performance analysis. He prepared comprehensive scouting reports to support player acquisition and draft decisions. In his role as a supervisor, Guthrie coordinated scouting schedules and coverage plans for the scouting director and crosscheckers to ensure efficient evaluation of priority prospects.
Guthrie participated in draft strategy meetings, providing player evaluations and recommendations that influenced organizational draft decisions. Collaborating with regional and national scouting staff to assess player performance, verify evaluations and align organizational priorities, he recruited and signed drafted players, guiding them through the signing process and the transition into the organization's minor league system.
"When Skip called me with this opportunity, it was a no-brainer for me just because the person Skip is, the people he's surrounded himself with and the staff he's built," said Guthrie. "I've known Skip for 30 years and played with him, believe it or not. The last 15 years covering his teams as a scout and watching the success they had at the College World Series, just how they handle their business as a staff, it's an exciting time to be a part of Oklahoma Baseball.
"For me, it's all about the people and relationships, and everyone knows that's what Skip believes in, too. I'm excited to be on the recruiting trail and to be in the dugout again. But the most important thing for me is to be around Skip, learn from him and just serve the program and our players."
Selected in the 12th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers, Guthrie played two seasons in the Brewers organization. He then spent the 1999-01 seasons as the Texas Rangers' bullpen catcher.
A product of Northridge, Calif., Guthrie played baseball at Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas, where he was a two-year team captain. He received his bachelor's degree in business management in 1997.
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