A Peek Inside a 1958 Dodgers Scouting Book from Al Campanis

From time to time you run into something really fascinating on eBay. That's not to say that the past items I've featured from the online auction house aren't as interesting, it's just that this particular item really takes the cake. The above guide is purported to be Al Campanis' personal spring training notebook for the 1958 season - the Dodgers first in Los Angeles. It includes everything from schedules, rules, player notes and photographs. Check out the auction listing here.

As you may know, Al Campanis was a lifelong Dodger. He was originally signed by the franchise as a 23-year old free agent in 1940, became a scout for the team after his retirement from playing and eventually rose to…