Trosky Teams Quiz · August 18, 2026
Inside a Pro Scout's Eye Quiz
Ten questions pulled straight from Jamie Hurtado's Team Talk. Score 8+ and you're ready for summer.
Before you start.
QUESTION 1 / 10
What are the two "foundational pieces" Jamie Hurtado says every legit prospect needs?
Athlete + tools. "Those are the two foundational pieces. You got to be an athlete, and then they have to have one or more of the five tools."
QUESTION 2 / 10
What does Hurtado say the Brewers do NOT factor into evaluating a player?
Outside rankings. "We don't care what the outsiders think... we don't take into consideration what Baseball America says, definitely not checking anything with PG or PBR."
QUESTION 3 / 10
What makes Hurtado want to go back and watch a player again after a rough game?
The adjustment. "I want to see how he responds to that adversity, because that's all he's going to face the moment he goes to the next level."
QUESTION 4 / 10
Where does Hurtado say his evaluation actually starts?
The parking lot. "The moment that they get to the parking lot for me... that tells me everything I need to know."
QUESTION 5 / 10
Name one specific "turnoff" Hurtado mentions during arrival.
Shower shoes / shirt untucked / on the phone. "Do they have their shirt tucked in? ... Do they have shower shoes on or Birkenstocks or do they have turfs on?"
QUESTION 6 / 10
What's the key question Hurtado says a player needs to answer before turning pro?
Mental makeup. "Are you ready to become a professional? Because this is your job... This is real life at this point."
QUESTION 7 / 10
What are Hurtado's "three things" that separate players right now?
Weight room, teammate, prepare. "You got to get your butt in that weight room... be a good teammate... don't be in a rush to get there, be in a rush to develop and prepare yourself."
QUESTION 8 / 10
True or False: Hurtado says it doesn't matter what school a player attends because scouts will find talented players.
True. "It doesn't matter if you're a high school kid at Corona del Sol... or at some NAIA school — we're going to find you."
QUESTION 9 / 10
What does Hurtado warn happens when players "chase exposure" before they're ready?
It backfires. "You chase an exposure, but you end up getting yourself exposed because you're not ready."
QUESTION 10 / 10
What does Hurtado say players will actually be remembered for by teammates?
How they made them feel. "They're not going to remember whether you went three for three with three homers. They're going to remember how you made them feel."
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