Comments on: A simple “thanks” and some upcoming ideas http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/ Phillies Prospects Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:39:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Paul http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/#comment-168 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:09:42 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/#comment-168 I’ve been reading your blog, and have yet to post any comments. This blog is amazing for the fan like me who wants to know more about the farm system and what the hell is going on down there.

A Grateful Lifelong Phillies Fan,
Paul

]]> By: The Red Tornado http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/#comment-165 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:53:06 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/#comment-165 A great start out of the gates and an excellent future. Congrats! I look forward to more.

]]> By: phuturephillies http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/#comment-158 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:44:58 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/#comment-158 I’m pretty sure that all teams are very extensive when it comes to background/makeup issues, especially with higher draft picks where the signing bonus will be larger. The Phillies extensively scouted Drabek’s off the field issues and chalked it up to him just being young, and being able to grow out of it. In general, many teams will target guys with not only good baseball smarts, but also general intelligence, as they feel it will help the player handle the swings and demands of being a pro athlete. I’d think that for most teams, 80-85% of a player’s overall stock is what he does on the field. The last 15-20% is made up of the intangibles like background, personality, intelligence, etc etc. Those percentages probably vary from team to team. As far as I know, they don’t have specific tests to measure intelligence, like the Wunderlick in the NFL.

]]> By: Zach http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/#comment-157 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:24:21 +0000 http://phuturephillies.com/2007/01/21/a-simple-thanks-and-some-upcoming-ideas/#comment-157 Thanks for keeping things going – curious if you thought about more specific modern MLB scouting practices.

Does it ever include personal interviews with prospect, family, coaches, friends, teachers,etc. What about extensive family background checks, any psychological or other tests that the NFL does at the combines? Any certain personality types that they look for or will not risk.

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