Here’s a Thought: Are the Scouts Wrong About Vince Mazzaro’s Curveball?

"Mazzaro is still trying to find a reliable offspeed pitch. He didn't throw his changeup much last season, though it took a step forward and could become an average offering. His curve is more of a show-me pitch."

-Baseball America Prospect Handbook 2009, on Vince Mazzaro's changeup and curveball

Baseball has scouts for a reason. They spend their lives identifying and classifying talent of hundreds of baseball players.

Sure, sometimes scouts disagree on a certain player's potential, but there's usually some sort of "scouting consensus" on most players and their attributes.

One great source of the "scouting consensus" is the Baseball America Prospect Handbook series. The handbook ranks the top 30 prospects in each organ...

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