Alright, so I got this idea to check out some baseball minor leaguers, you know, the young guys, and see who might be hitting the big leagues soon. I love baseball and finding these future stars is pretty fun, So I started doing some digging.
First Steps: Hitting Up the Web
First thing I did? Fire up the computer, of course. I started by looking at some of the usual websites I always go to . Just to get a feel for who's been hot lately in the minors. You know, get the basic stats, check out recent game summaries, that kind of stuff.
I was basically building a list. Just names, teams, positions. Nothing fancy, just getting a lay of the land, you see?
Digging Deeper: Videos and Scouting Reports
Once I had a decent list of names, I needed to see these guys in action. So, you guessed it, I went looking for videos. I wanted to see their batting stances, their swings, how they move in the field.
Then I wanted to check in on game clips and plays they'd made recently, see what the deal with these guys was, first hand.
Putting It All Together
Finally, I felt like I had a pretty good handle on a few guys. I created a list of my own, the top prospects that got me thinking I'd be seeing them in the majors, making the big bucks, in the next year or two.
- Checked out major baseball news sites.
- Built a preliminary list of hot prospects.
- Watched games and highlight reels.
- Read scouting reports, if i could find them!
- Made my final list of "future stars."
It's all just a guessing game, really, but it's fun to play along. I might even revisit this list in a year and see how I did! It's all about the love of the game, right?
