scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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Austin Meek talked to five high school coaches who faced Underwood last year to get a full scouting report.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Rice has been a frequent presence in scouting report meetings with Yankees pitchers as well.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
The Angels are trying to rebuild without investing heavily in scouting and player development.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Interim general manager Ben Tenzer and the team’s current scouting group have been working on pre-draft prep since Booth was fired (and before then), sources said, in the unlikely scenario that Denver does want to get involved on draft night.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Rice has been a frequent presence in scouting report meetings with Yankees pitchers as well.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
The Angels are trying to rebuild without investing heavily in scouting and player development.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Interim general manager Ben Tenzer and the team’s current scouting group have been working on pre-draft prep since Booth was fired (and before then), sources said, in the unlikely scenario that Denver does want to get involved on draft night.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇t-iŋ
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups
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