ScoutDadCoach

Most parents I meet in travel ball worry about the wrong things. I scout talent for an MLB org. I'm posting anonymously so I can be honest. 10 things scouts ACTUALLY look for in young ballplayers - none of them show up in the stat line. 🧵

@CoachSwit It’s really pretty simple - scouts and college recruiters go where the good players are. We aren’t in to wasting time.

Lots of people on here love to say college coaches don’t come to high school games… Meanwhile, we had 4 D1 programs at ours Wednesday— UCONN, Central Connecticut State, Fairfield University & Quinnipiac University. They show up… just not everywhere.

@NorCalU1 @dom_fontana_10 @RealTimmyMac Scout here - it’s a 5 second clip, but that’s a really good frame and he whips the barrel through the zone. Keep working hard young man!

A little bit of a tough view, but the bat speed is special! This is Petaluma’27 @dom_fontana_10. Very good infielder with very good size. He will absolutely help a program at the next level. @RealTimmyMac

@RobertStock6 As a scout, first impressions matter - a lot. This is a very interesting take that you have, and I don’t disagree with you at all. If Bazzanna had gone to the Cape instead of Driveline, and not figured out how to tap into that power, would he still have been 1-1? Probably not.

Many years ago the best way to get better at competing was to participate in a ton of competitions. With better training methods, now the best thing to do is train in a lab then go test the results in a competition.

@MiLB @PortlandSeaDogs @RedSox @RedSoxPlayerDev This kid is a stud! Red Sox have a good one on the way!

Franklin Arias, 80-grade clutch gene 🧬 @PortlandSeaDogs | @RedSox | @RedSoxPlayerDev

@11point7 Why would they ever get away from these?!

Vanderbilt's jerseys tonight giving major Great Britain generic font vibes. So ugly.

@DrivelineBB Changeup - and a really good one! Nice fade!

hint: wouldn't want to be a righty facing this

@CoachSwit 12u coach here - unfortunately, this is all too common now. We played a team in a DH a few years ago, and the opposing coaches were ripping shots in the dugout between games. Absolutely embarrassing and unfortunate for those kids.

Friend of mine coaching 12U tourney this weekend… Opposing parents pregaming in the lot, pouring drinks into cups, bringing it into the game. Drinking at 12U baseball now? Chirping umps & the opposing coach. Tournament did nothing. That’s where we’re at? See a problem?

@nut_history Grady Sizemore. Incredibly talented, just couldn’t stay healthy.

When I say "injury prone" who's the first athlete that comes to mind?

@EricCrossMLB This is one of the most talented baseball players I’ve ever seen. He will adjust, and he will be a star. Give him time.

People need to remember that Konnor Griffin... 1. Just turned 20 2. Was in highschool two years ago 3. Had just 26 MiLB games above Single-A. 4. The talent and makeup are off the charts. He's going to be just fine.

@CoachLisle Great advice, Coach! Some excellent baseball being played at all levels of college ball. Go watch it and see for yourself!

ATTN: All HS Baseball players Before you (or your parents or travel ball coach) tells everyone you’re only interested in D1… Go to a D2, D3, NAIA or JUCO game. (especially in the post-season). I promise your eyes will open and maybe some more doors.

@MLBDevelops @MLBNetwork @MLB @CleGuardians @MLBPipeline Wish this young man the best in his career. Very well-spoken for a young guy!

“I want to be a big leaguer… that’s where I want to be.” ❤️ From the 2018 International College Showcase to the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, and now, his MLB debut. Congratulations Travis Bazzana!

@TulsaDrillers @Dodgers Stud! Dodgers have a good one here!

The @Dodgers No. 2 Prospect, Zyhir Hope, absolutely obliterates the ball for a 2-run home run!

None of these show up in your kid's stat line. All of them show up to a scout in a few innings. If this was useful, repost so other parents see it. And follow - I'll share what scouts actually do, why kids get cut, and how parents can support without overstepping.⚾️

10. Composure under pressure. Tied game. Runner on third. Two outs. I watch the kid's face. Their breathing. The talent that scouts dream about is the talent that GROWS when the moment shrinks for everyone else.

Most parents I meet in travel ball worry about the wrong things. I scout talent for an MLB org. I'm posting anonymously so I can be honest. 10 things scouts ACTUALLY look for in young ballplayers - none of them show up in the stat line. 🧵