Future Value
The Battle for Baseball's Soul and How Teams Will Find the Next Superstar
Eric Longenhagen
Discover the essential analytical component of baseball teams - scouting - with Future Value. Authors Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel take readers on a journey into the world of contemporary scouting with an in-depth examination of its language, methods, metrics, and madness. From rural high schools to elite amateur showcases, Longenhagen and McDaniel explore how scouting is evolving with data-driven approaches and statistical models. Learn about the key systems and techniques used to assess talent - from tool grades to front office politics - and how to watch baseball like a pro.
Publish Date
2020-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
2020-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.09
ISBN
9781629377674
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2020-08-17T00:22:06.000Z
Someone asked me about books to read on baseball player development and scouting - this is a great place to start.
Would start with these three in order:
The MVP Machine
Future Value
The Only Rule is it Has to Work
Then YOU MUST watch:
The Battered Bastards of Baseball – source