Prospects: Scout's View
Scout's View: Brian Matusz
Aug. 4, 2009
Brian Matusz will make his major league debut today. A pro scout gives his thoughts on the Orioles lefthander. [...] Continue Reading »
California-Carolina All-Star Game
Jun. 24, 2009
BA bird-dog Dave Perkin gives us a scout's view of the prospects at the Carolina League-California League all-star game, played in Lake Elsinore, Calif. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Ivan DeJesus
Sep. 12, 2008
A scout gives his take on Dodgers shortstop Ivan DeJesus. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Deolis Guerra
Jun. 17, 2008
A scout provides his observations on Twins righthander Deolis Guerra. [...] Continue Reading »
Scouts' Views: Carolina Rotation
May. 21, 2008
Two talent evaluators share their observations on Double-A Carolina righthanders Chris Volstad, Ryan Tucker and Brett Sinkbeil and lefty Aaron Thompson, the quartet that forms the deepest rotation in the minor leagues. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Evan Longoria
Apr. 10, 2008
A scout tells us why Evan Longoria will be the next great big league third baseman. [...] Continue Reading »
HWB Scout's View: Kyohei Muranaka
Nov. 20, 2007
Waikiki BeachBoys lefthander Kyohei Muranaka never had the chance to pitch in Hawaii Winter Baseball's championship game due to torrential downpours Monday night, but the 20-year-old certainly made his mark this offseason. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: James Simmons
Nov. 6, 2007
The Athletics' 2007 first-round pick James Simmons was UC Riverside's ace since his freshman season in 2005, and wore that tag until this spring when Oakland took him 26th overall. We caught up with a veteran National League scout to provide us with a breakdown of Simmons, who could move extremely fast if he remains in the bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: Eugenio Velez
Oct. 31, 2007
The Giants may have found a steal in a minor league Rule 5 pick. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: Jake Arrieta
Oct. 26, 2007
Jake Arrieta is holding his own in his first taste of pro ball in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: Andrew McCutchen
Oct. 22, 2007
A scout said he believes Andrew McCutchen will be a slightly above-average major league center fielder. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: Greg Golson
Oct. 17, 2007
Greg Golson has plenty of flaws but his impressive tools give the Phillies a reason to stay patient. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Alexei Ramirez
Sep. 20, 2007
Scouts size up impending Cuban free agent Alexei Ramirez. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Chin-Lung Hu
Aug. 23, 2007
A scout looks at the development of Dodgers shortstop Chin-Lung Hu. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Pedro Alvarez And Justin Smoak
Aug. 22, 2007
When next year's draft rolls around, Pedro Alvarez and Justin Smoak will be two of the names mentioned as top five picks. Alan Matthews talked to a pair of crosscheckers about the similarities and differences of the pair of polished college bats. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Elvis Andrus
Aug. 3, 2007
A scout broke down Elvis Andrus' potential just before he was traded to the Rangers as part of the Mark Teixeira deal. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Max Ramirez
Jul. 3, 2007
As we continue to break down players in this year's Futures Game, we stay on the World side again this week to take a look at Indians catcher Max Ramirez. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Serguey Linares
Jun. 27, 2007
A scout breaks down Cuban defector and Futures Game participant Sergeuy Linares. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Jose Ricardo Garcia
Jun. 22, 2007
This week's International Scouts View focuses on 16-year-old Jose Ricardo Garcia, who has drawn looks from the Blue Jays, Giants, Mets and Rangers. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Wade Davis, Jacob McGee
Jun. 19, 2007
A scout breaks down the stuff of a pair of young Devil Rays: righthander Wade Davis and lefty Jacob McGee. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Michael Almanzar
Jun. 15, 2007
A scout breaks down 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Michael Almanzar. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Fernando Martinez
Jun. 12, 2007
Scouts either loved Nolan Reimold or hated him, and so far this year, Mets outfielder Fernando Martinez is taking over that honor. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Kelvin DeLeon
Jun. 8, 2007
This week, we get a look at outfielder Kelvin DeLeon, who has received overall grades between 55 and 60 on the 20-80 scouting scale by several clubs and according to several sources, the Yankees are the frontrunners to sign him. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Andrew Miller
Jun. 6, 2007
A scout breaks down Andrew Miller's big league potential. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Itaniel Arias Guzman
Jun. 1, 2007
Dominican outfielder Itaniel Arias Guzman is currently one of the biggest names in his home country, garnering interest from at least eight teams. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Trevor Plouffe
Jun. 1, 2007
The Padres are moving 2004 No. 1 overall pick Matt Bush to the mound, which makes sense considering he's hit just .221/.291/.276 in 624 at-bats before finally moving to high Class A this season. This is purely coincidence, but another first-rounder—and another shortstop—is having similar difficulty—more in the field than at the plate this season—but a move like the Padres are making with Bush could soon be on tap for Twins shortstop Trevor Plouffe. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Kyle Waldrop
May. 30, 2007
A scout looks at righthander Kyle Waldrop. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Heath Rollins
May. 24, 2007
Heath Rollins has emerged on the scene this year with an outstanding season at low Class A Columbus. Chris Kline talked to a scout to get a handle on the Devil Rays righthander. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Julio Teheran
May. 23, 2007
Chris Kline kicks off our Scout's Views on international prospects eligible to be signed this July. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Chuck Lofgren
Apr. 27, 2007
A scout gives the lowdown on Indians lefthander Chuck Lofgren. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Brian Matusz
Aug. 4, 2009
Brian Matusz will make his major league debut today. A pro scout gives his thoughts on the Orioles lefthander. [...] Continue Reading »
California-Carolina All-Star Game
Jun. 24, 2009
BA bird-dog Dave Perkin gives us a scout's view of the prospects at the Carolina League-California League all-star game, played in Lake Elsinore, Calif. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Ivan DeJesus
Sep. 12, 2008
A scout gives his take on Dodgers shortstop Ivan DeJesus. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Deolis Guerra
Jun. 17, 2008
A scout provides his observations on Twins righthander Deolis Guerra. [...] Continue Reading »
Scouts' Views: Carolina Rotation
May. 21, 2008
Two talent evaluators share their observations on Double-A Carolina righthanders Chris Volstad, Ryan Tucker and Brett Sinkbeil and lefty Aaron Thompson, the quartet that forms the deepest rotation in the minor leagues. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Evan Longoria
Apr. 10, 2008
A scout tells us why Evan Longoria will be the next great big league third baseman. [...] Continue Reading »
HWB Scout's View: Kyohei Muranaka
Nov. 20, 2007
Waikiki BeachBoys lefthander Kyohei Muranaka never had the chance to pitch in Hawaii Winter Baseball's championship game due to torrential downpours Monday night, but the 20-year-old certainly made his mark this offseason. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: James Simmons
Nov. 6, 2007
The Athletics' 2007 first-round pick James Simmons was UC Riverside's ace since his freshman season in 2005, and wore that tag until this spring when Oakland took him 26th overall. We caught up with a veteran National League scout to provide us with a breakdown of Simmons, who could move extremely fast if he remains in the bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: Eugenio Velez
Oct. 31, 2007
The Giants may have found a steal in a minor league Rule 5 pick. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: Jake Arrieta
Oct. 26, 2007
Jake Arrieta is holding his own in his first taste of pro ball in the Arizona Fall League. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: Andrew McCutchen
Oct. 22, 2007
A scout said he believes Andrew McCutchen will be a slightly above-average major league center fielder. [...] Continue Reading »
AFL Scout's View: Greg Golson
Oct. 17, 2007
Greg Golson has plenty of flaws but his impressive tools give the Phillies a reason to stay patient. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Alexei Ramirez
Sep. 20, 2007
Scouts size up impending Cuban free agent Alexei Ramirez. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Chin-Lung Hu
Aug. 23, 2007
A scout looks at the development of Dodgers shortstop Chin-Lung Hu. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Pedro Alvarez And Justin Smoak
Aug. 22, 2007
When next year's draft rolls around, Pedro Alvarez and Justin Smoak will be two of the names mentioned as top five picks. Alan Matthews talked to a pair of crosscheckers about the similarities and differences of the pair of polished college bats. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Elvis Andrus
Aug. 3, 2007
A scout broke down Elvis Andrus' potential just before he was traded to the Rangers as part of the Mark Teixeira deal. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Max Ramirez
Jul. 3, 2007
As we continue to break down players in this year's Futures Game, we stay on the World side again this week to take a look at Indians catcher Max Ramirez. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Serguey Linares
Jun. 27, 2007
A scout breaks down Cuban defector and Futures Game participant Sergeuy Linares. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Jose Ricardo Garcia
Jun. 22, 2007
This week's International Scouts View focuses on 16-year-old Jose Ricardo Garcia, who has drawn looks from the Blue Jays, Giants, Mets and Rangers. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Wade Davis, Jacob McGee
Jun. 19, 2007
A scout breaks down the stuff of a pair of young Devil Rays: righthander Wade Davis and lefty Jacob McGee. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Michael Almanzar
Jun. 15, 2007
A scout breaks down 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Michael Almanzar. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Fernando Martinez
Jun. 12, 2007
Scouts either loved Nolan Reimold or hated him, and so far this year, Mets outfielder Fernando Martinez is taking over that honor. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Kelvin DeLeon
Jun. 8, 2007
This week, we get a look at outfielder Kelvin DeLeon, who has received overall grades between 55 and 60 on the 20-80 scouting scale by several clubs and according to several sources, the Yankees are the frontrunners to sign him. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Andrew Miller
Jun. 6, 2007
A scout breaks down Andrew Miller's big league potential. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Itaniel Arias Guzman
Jun. 1, 2007
Dominican outfielder Itaniel Arias Guzman is currently one of the biggest names in his home country, garnering interest from at least eight teams. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Trevor Plouffe
Jun. 1, 2007
The Padres are moving 2004 No. 1 overall pick Matt Bush to the mound, which makes sense considering he's hit just .221/.291/.276 in 624 at-bats before finally moving to high Class A this season. This is purely coincidence, but another first-rounder—and another shortstop—is having similar difficulty—more in the field than at the plate this season—but a move like the Padres are making with Bush could soon be on tap for Twins shortstop Trevor Plouffe. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Kyle Waldrop
May. 30, 2007
A scout looks at righthander Kyle Waldrop. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Heath Rollins
May. 24, 2007
Heath Rollins has emerged on the scene this year with an outstanding season at low Class A Columbus. Chris Kline talked to a scout to get a handle on the Devil Rays righthander. [...] Continue Reading »
International Scout's View: Julio Teheran
May. 23, 2007
Chris Kline kicks off our Scout's Views on international prospects eligible to be signed this July. [...] Continue Reading »
Scout's View: Chuck Lofgren
Apr. 27, 2007
A scout gives the lowdown on Indians lefthander Chuck Lofgren. [...] Continue Reading »
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