Throughout almost a half-century of baseball scouting in America, where 18-year olds have come to flop and flourish, the word “projectable” has stood the test of time; the pillar of an entire industry. It’s the golden ticket in amateur evaluation. Winder, Georgia shortstop Brady House doesn’t need your projection. He’s already a grown man.
For every Ken Griffey Jr. or Joe Mauer, there’s a Marc Newfield or Alex Jackson. For every Bryce Harper and Justin Upton, there’s a Delmon Young and a Tim Beckham.