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An Insider Guide to Big League Scouting

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Scouting is an essential part of baseball, and it's a complex and challenging process. In this article, we'll provide an insider guide to big league scouting, covering everything from identifying potential prospects to evaluating their skills and abilities.

The first step in scouting is to identify potential prospects. This can be done by attending games, watching videos, and reading scouting reports. When scouting a player, it's important to look for the following:

Athleticism: Is the player fast, strong, and agile?
Tools: Does the player have the physical tools to succeed at the next level?
Skills: Does the player have the skills to hit, field, and throw?
Instincts: Does the player have the instincts to play the game at a high level?

Once you've identified a potential prospect, it's important to evaluate their skills and abilities. This can be done by watching the player in games, conducting interviews, and running drills.

How to Make Pro Baseball Scouts Notice You: An Insider's Guide to Big League Scouting

by Al Goldis

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When evaluating a player's skills, it's important to look for the following:

Hitting: Can the player hit for average, power, and speed?
Fielding: Can the player catch fly balls, throw accurately, and field ground balls?
Running: Can the player run fast and steal bases?
Arm strength: Can the player throw a ball with velocity and accuracy?
Instincts: Does the player have the instincts to play the game at a high level?

Once you've evaluated a player's skills and abilities, it's important to write a scouting report. This report should include the following information:

Player's name and position
Date of birth
Height and weight
School or team
Overall evaluation
Strengths and weaknesses
Future potential

The scouting report should be concise and informative. It should provide a clear overview of the player's skills and abilities, and it should identify any areas that need improvement.

Scouting is a complex and challenging process, but it's an essential part of baseball. By understanding the principles of scouting, you can improve your ability to identify and evaluate potential prospects. This will help you make better decisions about your team's future.

How to Make Pro Baseball Scouts Notice You: An Insider's Guide to Big League Scouting

by Al Goldis

4.8 out of 5