Deep South Scouts Association

Shout Out to Detroit Tigers Scout Mike Smith for drafting RHP Dylan Smith in the 3rd Round of the MLB 2021 Draft out of Alabama. Dylan made his Major League Debut tonight for the Detroit Tigers. Mike is the reigning Scout of the Year. DeepSouthScoutShoutOut💯

Congratulations To Long Time Deep South Scout Benny Latino for Drafting OF Drew Avans in the 33rd Round of the 2018 Draft out of Southeastern Louisiana University. Today Drew makes his Major League Debut. Benny’s Father “Mr. Benny” had a major role Benny selecting Drew that year!

Next On Our Deep South Scout Shout Out Series is Area Scout Zack Zulli for drafting & signing LHP Ryan Rolison out of Ole Miss in the 1st Round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Ryan made his Major League Debut this year for the Colorado Rockies! #DeepSouthScoutShoutOut

Next On Our Deep South Scout Shout Out Series is Baltimore Orioles Area Scout Dave Jennings for drafting & signing RHP Brandon Young out of Louisiana Lafayette in the 2020 MLB Draft. Brandon made his Major League Debut this year for the Baltimore Orioles! #DeepSouthScoutShoutOut

Next On Our Deep South Scout Shout Out Series is Area Scout Eric Robinson for drafting & signing RHP Cole Henry out of LSU in the 2nd Round of the 2020 MLB Draft. Cole made his Major League Debut this year for the Washington Nationals! #DeepSouthScoutShoutOut

Next On Our Deep South Scout Shout Out Series is Kansas City Royals Area Scout Nick Hamilton for drafting & signing INF Tyler Tolbert from UAB in the 13th Round of the 2019 MLB Draft. Tyler made his Major League Debut this year for the Kansas City Royals! #DeepSouthScoutShoutOut

Next On Our Deep South Scout Shout Out Series is New York Mets Area Scout Jet Butler for drafting and signing OF Jake Mangum out of Mississippi State in the 4th Round of the 2019 MLB Draft. Jake made his Major League Debut this year for the Tampa Bay Rays! #DeepSouthScoutShoutOut

Next On Our Deep South Scout Shout Out Series is Toronto Blue Jays Area Scout Don Norris for drafting & signing RHP Gunnar Hoglund from Ole Miss in the 1st Round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Gunnar made his Major League Debut this year with the Oakland Athletics!#DeepSouthScoutShoutOut

First Up on Our Deep South Scout Shot Out Series is Chicago White Sox Scout Warren Hughes for signing former Ole Miss 1B Tim Elko in the 10th Round of the MLB 2022 Draft. Tim was called up to the Major Leagues today by the Chicago White Sox! Congratulations to Warren and Tim! 💯

It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of one of our scout association’s founding members, Billy Earnhart, over the weekend. We are sending prayers to Billy and his family as well as everyone that knew this fantastic man. #DeepSouthScoutsFamily 🙏

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of a long-time former scout in our area, BOB ROSSI. A true friend to all, BOB will be deeply missed. During this difficult time, please respect the family’s privacy as they grieve the loss of their beloved friend. #SEScouts🙏

Congratulations to RHP Daniel Robert from Auburn University for being called up to the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers. Daniel was signed by Brian “Bam” Morrison in the 21st Round of the 2017 MLB Draft. #DeepSouthScouts 💯

Congratulations to Eric Orze RHP from the University of New Orleans for being called up to the Major Leagues with the New York Mets. Eric was signed by New York Mets Scout Jet Butler in the 5th Round of the 2020 MLB Draft.

Congratulations to Jordan Westburg of the Baltimore Orioles for being named the American League Player of the Week. Jordan was drafted 30th overall out of Mississippi State University in the 2020 MLB draft. Jordan was signed by Orioles Scout David Jennings.#DeepSouthScouts

Congratulations to RHP Spencer Arrighetti for making his Major League Debut tonight for the Houston Astros. Spencer was signed by Landon Townsley and he was drafted in the 6th Round out of the University Louisiana Lafayette. #DeepSouthScouts

Congratulations to 2B Justin Foscue for making his Major League Debut with the Texas Rangers this week. Justin was signed by Brian “Bam Bam” Morrison and he was drafted in the 1st Round out of Mississippi State University. #DeepSouthScouts