The 20-80 scale is the the foundation of the system that scouts use to evaluate players for the annual MLB Draft. There are variations to it, as some teams will stick with a 2-8 rather than 20-80 system, but it’s effective in its simplicity. It’s a shorthand that allows scouts to effectively paint a picture of a player, but it’s also important to give the scale perspective using current players.
Whether it is grading a pitch or a physical tool for a position player, or assigning an overall future role grade, the 20-80 scale is everywhere when it comes to[…]
Breaking Down The 20-80 Scouting Scale
The 20-80 scale is the the foundation of the system that scouts use to evaluate players for the annual MLB Draft. There are variations to it, as some teams will stick with a 2-8 rather than 20-80 system, but it’s effective in its simplicity. It’s a shorthand that allows scouts to effectively paint a picture of a player, but it’s also important to give the scale perspective using current players.
Whether it is grading a pitch or a physical tool for a position player, or assigning an overall future role grade, the 20-80 scale is everywhere when it comes to[…]
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