Scouting Cards

[joelsabi]

I recently came across these and wanted know if anyone knew about these. Any explanantion of what is being filled out would be appreciated (abbreviation, terminology, etc. ) Thanks in advance.

[TFig27]

It appears to be a spray chart on hitters and where to position defense against them. The dots represent where they hit the ball. The first card the left fielder would play straight away and the center fielder would play two steps towards left center.

[joelsabi]

It appears to be a spray chart on hitters and where to position defense against them. The dots represent where they hit the ball. The first card the left fielder would play straight away and the center fielder would play two steps towards left center.

The DEF Tendency label through me off on the spray chart.

Does bunch mean the fielder plays the line?

What does OPP: mean on the bottom? H & R man seems to mean hit and run man.

[joelsabi]

Here two more cards: Mike Scioscia and Eric Davis.

I am still not certain what "OPP" stands for and what its says for each player, especially Scioscia's OPP.

[ironmanfan]

somewhat related, I have Earl Weaver's hand written Scouting Report (on a 4 x 6 card) from every A.L. player from his last season of 1986...Not quite as detailed as the Padres' one but pretty cool nonetheless (example is of Milwaukee's Jim Ganter):

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/whhp72/1gantner.jpg

[BIGSTIG]

Joelsbi -

I see you have Jody Davis, do you have any other Cubs players from that era? Is the Jody for sale?

Thanks - BIGSTIG

[dcgreg25]

somewhat related, I have Earl Weaver's hand written Scouting Report (on a 4 x 6 card) from every A.L. player from his last season of 1986...Not quite as detailed as the Padres' one but pretty cool nonetheless (example is of Milwaukee's Jim Ganter):

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/whhp72/1gantner.jpg


That is pretty awesome! I bet they are a fascinating read. How did you come across them?

[ironmanfan]

That is pretty awesome! I bet they are a fascinating read. How did you come across them?

I go them from Orioles coach, Jimmy (not Jimy) Williams. When Weaver retired (for the second time) after the 1986 season, he gave them to Jimmy as a scouting reference for 1987 & beyond...I got them in their original banged up metal file card holder which I had Weaver later sign..

[joelsabi]

Joelsbi -

I see you have Jody Davis, do you have any other Cubs players from that era? Is the Jody for sale?

Thanks - BIGSTIG

I'm checking. Will get back to you.

[MUSEOVEN]

hello i have andres galarraga and manny trillo scouting cards.. thanks