On December 9, 2021, our guest was Alonzo Wright, the Upper Midwest Area Scout for the Boston Red Sox. A few things Zo touched on:
What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...
His coaching journey: High School to JuCo to Division 1 ...
The process of evaluating a player + what he looks for ...
Dealing with rejection and perseverance ...
Do and doors open ...
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 Alonzo Wright Background
8:18 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being
11:30 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition (Reflecting on his Youth)
16:48 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition (Parent Perspective)
20:10 Professional Journey
27:00 The Importance of a Support System + Mentorship
31:45 Facing Rejection + Staying the Course
34:40 When Did You Know You Wanted to Be a Scout?
36:50 How the Opportunity with the Red Sox Presented Itself
38:25 Perfect Timing
40:48 What Does an Area Scout Do?
42:35 What Does a Scouting Hierarchy Look Like?
44:45 What Qualifies a Player for a Follow or a Report?
49:21 Being an African-American in the Game of Baseball + The Future
54:25 Efforts in the Amateur Space to Grow the Game with Diverse Athletes
56:19 Diversity at the Top of the 2022 MLB Draft
59:00 The Importance of Reading
1:02:05 Conclusion + Where to Next?
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