Evaluating the potential in prospects is easily the most important aspect of sports management.
It’s what allows a team like the Detroit Red Wings to make the playoffs for 25 consecutive seasons. It’s what allows a small-market team such as the Kansas City Royals to win a World Series.
In fact, it’s not just important–it’s imperative. Teams that don’t draft well cannot compete in today’s sports market. It’s that simple.
But simply drafting a player is only half the battle. Sure, it takes a keen eye for talent or some crazy in-depth data plot chart to select the right players, but some organizations often forget the other 50% of the equation:
Development.