The summary of ‘How to Scout & Draft Generational Talents in MLB the Show 23’

00:00:00

In this part of the video, the presenter introduces a tutorial focused on tips and tricks for scouting and drafting in franchise mode, which has been overhauled by SDS. The goal is to guide players through securing the best talent in the draft and maximizing their scouting efforts. The Pirates always start with the number one overall pick, and draft picks afterward are determined by a behind-the-scenes lottery. Scouting unlocks every Sunday and plans are set for the week without changes. The presenter advises checking the scouting budget and reassessing scouts, who are now region-independent and can scout anywhere. The importance of matching scouts’ strengths—with specific attributes like efficiency, discovery, and their ability to scout pitchers or position players—is emphasized to avoid draft mistakes.

00:05:00

In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the strategy behind improving and replacing scouting personnel in a baseball game. They decide to replace Henry Kelsey with Brett Ozuna for $21,000 due to Ozuna’s well-rounded skills suitable for scouting various positions. They set a benchmark of 80 for scouting attribute ratings, below which they don’t utilize that scout. The speaker mentions the importance of accurately setting scouting assignments every Sunday to ensure they don’t miss out on any scouting opportunities since there are only 14 available before the draft. They also explain the impact of signing bonuses, the importance of setting positional needs, and the consequences of using auto-scouting, which may not perfectly align with their specific requirements. Finally, the speaker identifies their team’s needs, focusing on acquiring pitching, a first baseman, and an outfielder.

00:10:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses strategies for improving player interest in signing with your team by setting positional needs, which also influences your recommended list in the scouting section. The video explains the scouting process, including setting scout assignments to scout prospects, scout positions, or discover new prospects. It highlights the risks involved in discovering new prospects and breaks down how to use the Scout Prospect screen, which ranks players and updates based on scouting activities.

The video also covers how player attributes and overall potential are presented with a range due to the “fog of war” concept, which becomes more accurate with better scouts. Younger players generally have wider ranges due to limited scouting opportunities. Age adjustments now focus on 18-22-year-olds, which is more realistic.

Additionally, the importance of using the right scouts for specific positions and understanding how secondary positions are revealed progressively through scouting is discussed. Scouting progress is tracked from 0-100%, with color codes indicating attribute levels.

00:15:00

In this part of the video, the focus is on explaining the MLB the Show game’s player scouting and signing process. The ratings for players are set on a scale from zero to 99 to simplify understanding, influencing how attributes are assessed. Player interest in signing is essential, and specific positional needs can boost this interest, impacting the likelihood of successful signing. The process also includes evaluating a player’s bonus demand and draft position preferences, which reflect their salary expectations and desired draft ranking.

A new feature, the doctor exam, is introduced to address injury risks, with options indicating whether a player is healthy, opted out, or injured, impacting their potential and overall rating. Scouting efficiency is affected by the scout’s rating and the player’s age, with younger players requiring more time.

The segment moves into the specifics of setting scouting priorities and discovering new prospects, emphasizing the importance of selecting the best discovery-rated scout and detailing the discovery process. The narrator shares a personal scouting technique focusing on starting pitchers, considering factors such as birthplace to optimize scouting efforts.

00:20:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their strategy for scouting baseball players. They emphasize prioritizing international and regional (Central and East) scouting using high-efficiency scouts. The scouting process is broken down into weekly routines, where they adjust priorities based on player performance and rank. The speaker highlights the importance of scouting both top prospects and lesser-known players to potentially uncover undervalued talent. They explain how frequent updates and adjustments to the scouting priorities help to refine the team’s understanding of players’ potential, ensuring efficient and thorough scouting over a period of weeks.

00:25:00

In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their strategy for scouting new prospects for the draft. They mention that they usually avoid discovering new prospects because past attempts have had low success rates. However, they decide to scout a new outfielder from the international region, emphasizing the importance of high-interest and high-scouting percentages. The speaker explains the concept of generational talents, which are exceptionally skilled young players with high potential.

Attributes to look for in starting pitchers include hits per nine innings, walks per nine innings, and pitch control. For hitters, the focus is on contact, vision, and discipline, especially in simulated gameplay. The speaker then reviews the scouting process and updates the scouting priorities to finalize player evaluations before the draft, highlighting a recently discovered outfielder, Mariano Nieves.

Towards the end, they explain the process of entering the draft, stressing the importance of adding and evaluating prospects based on scouting reports, including recognizing “busts” and “diamonds in the rough.” They express satisfaction with discovering a highly promising player despite initial reservations.

00:30:00

In this part of the video, the speaker is preparing for a fantasy sports draft by reviewing potential picks and discussing their scouting efforts. They mention some players who were initially ranked high but turned out to be less promising, describing them as “busts.” The speaker explains the process of adding players to a queue, which serves as a shortlist and will automatically pick a player if the user does not make a selection in time. As they enter the draft, they highlight the mechanics, such as animation for the first three picks and the four-minute timer for each pick. They deliberate over different players, particularly focusing on Corey Hemphill and Nieves, ultimately deciding to draft Hemphill. The segment ends with the draft beginning and showcasing animations for the top three picks.

00:35:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses strategies and actions during a draft and signing process. They mention the importance of monitoring the clock and making timely picks, highlighting a scenario where a desired player was taken by another team (the Mets). They emphasize choosing fully or mostly scouted players and discuss the balance between picking younger and older players based on potential and immediate impact. The speaker then transitions to the signing phase, which occurs every three days post-draft, and explains how to gain interest with draft picks to secure contracts. They outline the risks of offering contracts and the potential for rejections, demonstrating patience and strategic planning by simulating days to improve signing chances. Ultimately, the speaker provides detailed steps on handling the drafting and signing workflow, ensuring a better understanding of managing player interests and contracts.

00:40:00

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00:45:00

In this part of the video, the creator discusses high-potential players identified during the draft, highlighting notable picks such as a 68-rated catcher with 99 potential and a 22-year-old with 77 potential. The creator invites viewers to ask questions, share their drafts, and provide feedback in the comments. Additionally, they recap discovering a player with 94 potential and a 75 overall rating. The segment concludes with an encouragement to like, subscribe, and engage with the content.