Comments on: A look into the world of pro scouting http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/ A New York Yankees Blog Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:29:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eppler rumored in Padres GM search | River Avenue Blues http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-614613 Eppler rumored in Padres GM search | River Avenue Blues Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:32:00 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-614613 [...] to speak to him. Eppler has been Brian Cashman’s most trusted advisor since 2005, and runs a department of 12 scouts who cover the big leagues and Japan. At just 33-years old, this should be the first of many GM [...] [...] to speak to him. Eppler has been Brian Cashman’s most trusted advisor since 2005, and runs a department of 12 scouts who cover the big leagues and Japan. At just 33-years old, this should be the first of many GM [...]

]]> By: Pete Abraham http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-289066 Pete Abraham Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:07:02 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-289066 I should have clarified this in the story. The pro scouts are used by the Yankees almost solely for transaction purposes. Their advance scouting is largely done in-house via video. In essence, if their considering a move, a pro scout will follow that player. Advance preparation is an entirely different department. I should have clarified this in the story. The pro scouts are used by the Yankees almost solely for transaction purposes. Their advance scouting is largely done in-house via video.

In essence, if their considering a move, a pro scout will follow that player. Advance preparation is an entirely different department.

]]> By: andrew http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-288814 andrew Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:11:09 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-288814 Much appreciated Much appreciated

]]> By: Matt http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-288800 Matt Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:27:24 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-288800 <cite>It amuses me to see an anti-stat-guy doubt the veracity or usefulness of a stat like UZR/150 by saying that you can only judge a player’s defensive worth by watching the games because stats like that are generated by some guy sitting in a room watching game after game after game and charting the location and result of every ball put in play and then quantifying that scouting process in numerical, graphical, identifiable form.</cite> I never thought of that. That's an excellent, excellent point. Aren't advanced defensive stats all based on analysis of play-by-play data anyway? It amuses me to see an anti-stat-guy doubt the veracity or usefulness of a stat like UZR/150 by saying that you can only judge a player’s defensive worth by watching the games because stats like that are generated by some guy sitting in a room watching game after game after game and charting the location and result of every ball put in play and then quantifying that scouting process in numerical, graphical, identifiable form.

I never thought of that. That’s an excellent, excellent point. Aren’t advanced defensive stats all based on analysis of play-by-play data anyway?

]]> By: anonymous http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-288793 anonymous Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:14:10 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-288793 I thought all last year we had a pro scouting problem that the blame of which was falling on Kevin Long. I saw alot of instances where our team just looked lost and disorganized that had nothing to do with the injuries. While other teams knew exactly how to attack us. Sitting guys in a room and watching video doesnt really sound like next level technology. Why arent they doing that already with the scouting staff? I thought all last year we had a pro scouting problem that the blame of which was falling on Kevin Long. I saw alot of instances where our team just looked lost and disorganized that had nothing to do with the injuries. While other teams knew exactly how to attack us.

Sitting guys in a room and watching video doesnt really sound like next level technology. Why arent they doing that already with the scouting staff?

]]> By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-288787 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:10:21 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-288787 Current “homegrown” Tampa Bay Rays starters: Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton, Evan Longoria, James Shields, Andy Sonnanstine, David Price Current “homegrown” Yankees starters: Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Robinson Cano, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Chien-Ming Wang, Joba Chamberlain, Melky Cabrera. Guys like Kazmir, Garza, Carlos Peña, Matt Joyce, Jason Bartlett, Dioner Navarro, Iwamura et. al. weren’t nurtured by the Rays farm system, they were acquired via trade by the Rays front office. Current “homegrown” Tampa Bay Rays starters:
Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton, Evan Longoria, James Shields, Andy Sonnanstine, David Price

Current “homegrown” Yankees starters:
Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Robinson Cano, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Chien-Ming Wang, Joba Chamberlain, Melky Cabrera.

Guys like Kazmir, Garza, Carlos Peña, Matt Joyce, Jason Bartlett, Dioner Navarro, Iwamura et. al. weren’t nurtured by the Rays farm system, they were acquired via trade by the Rays front office.

]]> By: Mike Pop http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-288786 Mike Pop Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:10:19 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-288786 Well, that's a given. Well, that’s a given.

]]> By: La Costco Nostra http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-288761 La Costco Nostra Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:50:50 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-288761 ^^^^lmfao ^^^^lmfao

]]> By: Tom Zig http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-288755 Tom Zig Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:47:11 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-288755 Joe Morgan says you don't love the game enough. Joe Morgan says you don’t love the game enough.

]]> By: tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/a-look-into-the-world-of-pro-scouting-8400/#comment-288752 tommiesmithjohncarlos a/k/a Ridiculous Upside Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:45:27 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/?p=8400#comment-288752 I'm not in it. If I had a spot, Andrew can have mine. I’m not in it. If I had a spot, Andrew can have mine.

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