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"We think independently from the rest of the industry. That's what separates us."
"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."
"Don't be in a rush to get there. Be in a rush to develop and prepare yourself."
"This is not going to be a big Instagram thing or a big Twitter thing. This is real life at this point."
"Be with those who want you. That's so important for these kids."
"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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What Separates a Real Prospect
Athlete + tools are the two foundational pieces — then consistency, makeup, and coachability take over. Hurtado tells the story of an eighth-or-ninth-round pickup from Corona del Sol High School with no scholarship offer.
"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."
What Makes a Scout Come Back
It's not the box score. Hurtado wants to see a player make an adjustment after getting beat — and whether a swing that looks great in the cage actually translates to the game.
"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."
High School vs. College vs. Pro — the 3-Year Gap
The real question before turning pro: are you ready to become a professional? Hurtado breaks down the first three years of pro ball versus college — including the line about frat parties.
"This is not going to be a big Instagram thing or a big Twitter thing or X. This is real life at this point."
Find the Fit, Not the Logo
A day-two draft pick out of Park University in downtown Gilbert, Arizona — no facilities, a public field, and still got found. Hurtado's case for being where you're wanted.
"Be with those who want you. That's so important for these kids."
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Abe Ruiz sits down with Jamie Hurtado, a developmental scout with the Milwaukee Brewers (previously the Tampa Bay Rays and an associate with the LA Dodgers), for a Zoom briefing to Trosky families. Hurtado lays out the two foundational pieces of a legit prospect — being an athlete and having tools — and why makeup, consistency, and coachability separate players once everyone at the next level is talented.
He explains why the Brewers ignore outside rankings entirely, what actually makes a scout come back to watch a player again, and why his evaluation starts in the parking lot — before a single pitch is thrown. He walks through the real gap between high school, college, and pro ball, the three things players should focus on right now, and closes with the case for finding the right fit instead of chasing a logo. Trosky National Team Director Adam Varteressian closes the call with his own thoughts on program alignment and relationships.
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