Reply to "How's it going for the 2024 HS grads out there?"

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The old story "you can steal 1b"

During the 17 years of Area Code games and tryouts the Pro Scouts timed over 4,000 players. Speed is only one phase of a player's 6 tools. My favorite is "on base" %. As a Coach, I set up my line-up with 10 factors.

Metrics are great for creating new MLB employment. The important metric is "wins"!!!

Question: how many ways to score from 3b with less at 2 outs?

Question: why did the scouts time pitchers?

Questions: When a player arrives at the field. Check the wind, the location of the sun, the condition of the grass, turf.

Watch the opposition infield practice. Does the 2b have superior range to his left or to his right? Does the SS backhand every ground ball? Is the catcher a one handed receiver? Does the pitcher have control of his 3 pitches?

Keep playing and learning the game.

Bob

10/31/2312:00 PM

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