Amateur baseball in Canada has advanced significantly over the years with the help of the Blue Jays. Tournament 12 has been a great event to help showcase our northern talent from coast to coast in front of high ranking scouts. Now we are starting to see more and more Canadians drafted. Scouts are one of the key drivers in choosing who gets selected. They gather information and evaluate players on an ongoing basis, and advise higher ranking scouts or even management staff on good fits.
Before we dive too much into scouting, it is important to differentiate the ranks.