Reply to "What scouts really look for?"

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Originally posted by CoCo = Clutch:
.... Tampa Bay Devil Rays.....
3. Pitchers who can bring the heat, if your not at 90 you should consider outfield.
4. Multiple pitches: 5 pitches is a must
Knuckleballs, cutters, sinkers, palmballs, screwballs are hot comodities...

Thanks for starting the topic. This is a good one. I did find a couple of items odd on your list. You talk about pitcher's velocity, but also about more exotic pitch types. Frequently at the H.S. age, the guys with the real arms haven't developed those exotic pitches yet. They haven't had to. My experience from scouts is they look for a pitcher with the right body type who throws hard with some deception, but throws with an "easy" motion. Someone with potential to develop. A good curve and sinker, etc. are good, but in reality I think lot of pro teams think they take a H.S. kid and help him develop some of tha other stuff. On the other hand, the kids body type, muscle fiber/quickness, etc. are what they are.

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