Baseball has been an essential part of American culture for well over a century. The sport has evolved significantly in that time, with the progression famously embodied by the phrase christened by historian Benjamin G. Rader: ‘the golden age of baseball’. Parallel to this evolution, baseball scouting has become a crucial aspect of the game, shaping team rosters and influencing the outcome of seasons in Major League Baseball.
Baseball scouting involves systematic player evaluation processes, analyzing the ability and potential of individual players, and predicting their future success. These insights form the bedrock of team strategies for drafting prospects, trading decisions, and ultimately, composing championship-winning teams.