Archive for the 'Scouting' Category

Part 1 takes the long view looking at how scouting directors have fared over their careers.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, some major league hitters don’t hit it where it’s pitched.

There aren’t a ton, but there’s more than you might think.

It’s finally possible to meld some objective batting process data with subjective scouting grades.

Sometimes watching turns into keen and observation and scribbled notes, and the next thing you know you’ve ranked a slew of players for this year’s draft.

There are specific regions and types of amateur players who are continually undervalued.

For female baseball players, the age of the “What If” is dying.

Checking out the mechanics of the first pitchers selected

The flamethrowing right-hander fell in the draft because of his mechanics and his size. He’s going to prove everyone wrong.

How one pitcher’s mechanics changed in a single season. One thing holds true…