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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For full scouting reports on these players, check out my Big Board, ranking the top 100 players in the draft class.
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Keith Law, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Thornton has been at the top of opponent’s’ scouting reports for weeks.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Heck, a few more teams might call if Danny Montgomery, the assistant GM of scouting, is in charge.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Having eight is a testament to the accuracy of the Angels’ scouting.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
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Keith Law, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Thornton has been at the top of opponent’s’ scouting reports for weeks.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Heck, a few more teams might call if Danny Montgomery, the assistant GM of scouting, is in charge.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Having eight is a testament to the accuracy of the Angels’ scouting.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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