scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often Scouting
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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After throwing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land last week, Imai indicated a difference in major-league scouting reports contributed to his problems.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
One position will focus on pro scouting, draft scouting and player development while the other will specialize in analytics, data and the salary cap.
—Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Vincini analysis Alessio Magarini Pellini is the founder and director of ItalBallers, a scouting service tracking Italian and other international prospects in Italy.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Friends since first grade and bandmates since high school, the two 32-year-old Rogers Park natives and founding members of the then-dormant Chicago indie-rock band Twin Peaks weren’t at the Pilsen venue scouting locations for a potential reformation.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026
One position will focus on pro scouting, draft scouting and player development while the other will specialize in analytics, data and the salary cap.
—Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Vincini analysis Alessio Magarini Pellini is the founder and director of ItalBallers, a scouting service tracking Italian and other international prospects in Italy.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Friends since first grade and bandmates since high school, the two 32-year-old Rogers Park natives and founding members of the then-dormant Chicago indie-rock band Twin Peaks weren’t at the Pilsen venue scouting locations for a potential reformation.
—Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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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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