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How can we use statistics to analyze players? Find out which statistics are most important to properly identify the good prospects from ordinary minor leaguers in our Statistical Analysis FAQ.

How large a role does scouting actually play in baseball? What does a scout look for? How does he know when he's seen it? We explain the 5 tools and how they work together in our Scouting FAQ.