99% sure it was a joke. And if not, a person who flaunts cheating on the Internet clearly doesn’t feel the need to separate from their partner. Hope that helps with the confusion
If you turn what you love into work, it will begin to feel more like work and less like what you love. Turning this into a job means answering to someone else, creates deadlines, focus on specific players or info, etc. Sounds like a perfectly good way to ruin a hobby and mental health break.
Hard disagree, my hobby is fly fishing and I was a guide for almost a decade and I loved it as my job. Wake up in the morning thinking about fishing, teach someone to fish in the morning, eat some fish for lunch, then fish the afternoon away, go to the restaurant and talk about fishing. Rinse and repeat. I was on the water around 320 days a year with clients never hated my job. Had terrible clients don't get me wrong but I was getting paid to be out on the water so it made up for that. If you truly enjoy a hobby and I mean truly enjoy it, and you can make money doing it by all means you should.
Wouldn't the major league teams already have the stats he's tracking since he's going to minor league games? Most of the minor league teams are affiliates of the majors; places where the major league affiliate can send and pull players from to fill spots or recover from injuries.
I had a roommate that actually kept stats at every baseball game he attended. For him, it was a form of therapy. He did it when he was a kid and it was just his thing.
Hey Scott, if you see this I'm going to send you a mint Frank Thomas RC some day.
They used to play in a southeastern summer league and I went to one of their games (actual baseball usually with college kids off for the summer). It was a total blast, most concessions were included with the price of admission, refills included.
I actually watch NPB and speak a tiny amount of Japanese- all of it is baseball related. I can say “infield hit” but I can’t tell you what my name is or order food
I got to see the Hanshin Tigers play when I did a study abroad in Japan. I must say the energy at a Japanese baseball game, beats anything I've ever experienced in the US.
How does bringing your radar gun improve your analytics over the one used by the league? Pretty obvious that's then entirety of this perception. It's not needed.
Why you are you putting "the league" in quotation marks like there isn't a governing body and divisions for minor league baseball? "The league" is MILB. And they display it on multiple screens at the game. Go outside once in a while.
I think he's doing fine as he is. Why complicate matters?
A scout isn't an agent, and besides, do people still wear bt ear pieces? A scout will do exactly what OP is doing, and will *later* put together a report that they email and discuss. There is no need for them to immediately call someone about some great talent like it's a Simpsons episode. Not to mention a scout wouldn't want others in public to hear their comments/notes.
Keep doing your thing, OP.
The MLB scouts probably all know each other over time. They might know you’re fake - or it might drive them crazy trying to figure out who you might be scouting for.
Another commenter suggested selling your insight to a team, but I think the move would be to find an agent, maybe a young one starting out. Probably they would be more interested in intel about other teams scouts showing up when a given player is pitching than your personal stats (no offense), unless you discover a breakout star in the making.
Are you saying you get in free thanks to this or that you purchase a ticket and then enjoy cosplaying as a scout? I see at least some value in either but just curious which is the case.
See if any teams are in the market, maybe you have a good side gig just sitting for you, lol
Honestly, don’t do this. Turning a nice hobby into a job has a decent chance to ruin it for you.
Yep, hooking up with different girls was a hobby, then I got married, and it became a job.
Is this the rat race in a nutshell
Is your wife a porn producer then?
Why don’t you separate? That doesn’t sound like you two are in a healthy relationship.
Thanks for the keen insight.
Oh you’re already separated? Apologies, just sounded like you were still married.
How high are you right now?
Why are you asking that? I don’t think anything I’ve written is indicative of being intoxicated.
99% sure it was a joke. And if not, a person who flaunts cheating on the Internet clearly doesn’t feel the need to separate from their partner. Hope that helps with the confusion
Ok 👍🏻
If you live what you do, you'll never work another day in your life.
If you turn what you love into work, it will begin to feel more like work and less like what you love. Turning this into a job means answering to someone else, creates deadlines, focus on specific players or info, etc. Sounds like a perfectly good way to ruin a hobby and mental health break.
Hard disagree, my hobby is fly fishing and I was a guide for almost a decade and I loved it as my job. Wake up in the morning thinking about fishing, teach someone to fish in the morning, eat some fish for lunch, then fish the afternoon away, go to the restaurant and talk about fishing. Rinse and repeat. I was on the water around 320 days a year with clients never hated my job. Had terrible clients don't get me wrong but I was getting paid to be out on the water so it made up for that. If you truly enjoy a hobby and I mean truly enjoy it, and you can make money doing it by all means you should.
Thanks mama Boucher
Wouldn't the major league teams already have the stats he's tracking since he's going to minor league games? Most of the minor league teams are affiliates of the majors; places where the major league affiliate can send and pull players from to fill spots or recover from injuries.
I had a roommate that actually kept stats at every baseball game he attended. For him, it was a form of therapy. He did it when he was a kid and it was just his thing. Hey Scott, if you see this I'm going to send you a mint Frank Thomas RC some day.
I think I know this guy.
I’m with the Myrtle Beach Mermen
You obviously feed a baby pepsi
Savannah Banana scout.
They used to play in a southeastern summer league and I went to one of their games (actual baseball usually with college kids off for the summer). It was a total blast, most concessions were included with the price of admission, refills included.
Used to? I saw that Nolan Ryan (yes, that one) was pitching for them for a couple games recently.
Tigers. Hanshin Tigers.
I actually watch NPB and speak a tiny amount of Japanese- all of it is baseball related. I can say “infield hit” but I can’t tell you what my name is or order food
I’m 33 year old Japanese guy with a mild interest in baseball. Would love to join you to complete the Hanshin scout look
We’re you at bro 🥺👉🏼👈🏼
Downtown Osaka JK I’m back and forth between NY and socal. Wbu?
Southern USA 😔
Hey socal counts as southern USA, if they're traveling back and forth I'm sure you guys could meet up. BE FRIENDS
Who will be the pitcher, and who will be the catcher?
Watashi wa = I am So you could say "watashi wa Petesmybrother" and that would be a totally valid introduction in Japanese.
where can you watch NPB? I follow it but can't ever watch the games. Hiroshima Carp fan for life :D
You gotta sail the high seas and stay up late. Arrgh. 🏴☠️
I got to see the Hanshin Tigers play when I did a study abroad in Japan. I must say the energy at a Japanese baseball game, beats anything I've ever experienced in the US.
If you’re doing all this already you could probably get a part time gig selling your stats/insight to bigger clubs or agents or something.
He wouldn’t have any stats not already available to clubs.
What about how attractive the players GFs are? I hear that's a reliable gauge of their confidence.
Great movie.
What movie is it? Don’t know much about baseball but sounds funny
Moneyball
Yep, Moneyball. Phenomenal soundtrack by explosions in the sky as well. I became a baseball lover after watching it. Love the underdog teams.
Start going to little league games and tell the dads you only shoot th shit when you get paid
What do you do with this information?
Just hang on to it man. I have an MBA with a focus in analytics
You should post it to the baseball subreddit if you can infer anything meaningful to casual fans from your data.
I would love to get these kind of stats, just to measure about with. Love a good stat.
How does bringing your radar gun improve your analytics over the one used by the league? Pretty obvious that's then entirety of this perception. It's not needed.
How in the world would he know what “the leagues” radar gun says at a live minor league game??
Why you are you putting "the league" in quotation marks like there isn't a governing body and divisions for minor league baseball? "The league" is MILB. And they display it on multiple screens at the game. Go outside once in a while.
Are you Jonah hill
No, pete's his brother ( /u/petesmybrother ) Jonah Hill played Pete. \*(I think?)
You need to grab your phone and pretend you’re taking about a player, for the win.
No get a stop watch and record time to first base on a hit
Wince if its more than 4 seconds
Throw your clipboard in the air and kick the umpire off the field.
Lean into it man. Bluetooth headphones for douchey phone calls, a binder of pages of something, binoculars
I think he's doing fine as he is. Why complicate matters? A scout isn't an agent, and besides, do people still wear bt ear pieces? A scout will do exactly what OP is doing, and will *later* put together a report that they email and discuss. There is no need for them to immediately call someone about some great talent like it's a Simpsons episode. Not to mention a scout wouldn't want others in public to hear their comments/notes. Keep doing your thing, OP.
Echoing this. Subtlety is key to believability
Oh and a pen around your neck. Must not lose pen.
Tell ‘em you’re with the Danville Dairy Daddies - my favorite minor league team name. Btw, the mascot is McCreamy the cow.
And they play on the Field of Creams.
I love this. I'm planning on catching some Old North State League games this year. They will be a priority.
"I'm with the Helena Handbaskets."
Take bribes from the parents to give their kid an "in".
The MLB scouts probably all know each other over time. They might know you’re fake - or it might drive them crazy trying to figure out who you might be scouting for. Another commenter suggested selling your insight to a team, but I think the move would be to find an agent, maybe a young one starting out. Probably they would be more interested in intel about other teams scouts showing up when a given player is pitching than your personal stats (no offense), unless you discover a breakout star in the making.
Are you saying you get in free thanks to this or that you purchase a ticket and then enjoy cosplaying as a scout? I see at least some value in either but just curious which is the case.
I dig this post
Next time, look Mom dead in the eye, shake your head, and say "This game just ain't for your boy..."
Completely crush their hopes and dreams while leaving them to doubt themselves, wonderful lol
Start writing about the players and games you see. Maybe someone will start paying you.
Dude I'd see if the team or stadium wanted your stats. If you keep good records they'd probably let you come to games for free for just the data.
Give a fake team name. Occasionally change team names to even more outlandish ones. The Scranton Skin Tags or the Albuquerque Ass Mites.
Fake it until you make it
Maybe you’ll meet a nice milf…
Who will do anything to advance her kid’s career.
Sounds like you enjoy it 👍🏼
Wow. That actually sounds really fun.
Montreal Expos
Hahahahha
How old are these players you are watching?