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  • Works within an assigned geographic area!
  • Identifies new prospects through bird dogs and other contacts   
  • Is the player as good as the bird dog says he is?
  • The area scout gives weekly report to his team
  • If he believes a kid has the tools to make it. . .
  • . . . he'll offer him a professional contract!
  • Once the ballplayer signs a contract and is assigned to a professional team, he'll be scouted by professional
    scouts who keep track of minor league talent. After that-- who knows?


  • He may wind up on the fast track to the big club
  • He may fail to develop and fade out of sight
  • He may capture the interest of another club and be traded to them

    Related topic: Bird Dog
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