Dan engages in a detailed discussion with Jim Bretz, a scouting supervisor for the Detroit Tigers and an experienced baseball figure with a rich history as a coach and scout. Bretz discusses his rigorous scouting schedule for the new college baseball season, particularly focusing on the Northeast region, which includes New England, New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Canada. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of scouting in the Northeast, the impact of the transfer portal on college baseball, and the scouting process for high school and college players. Bretz shares insights on notable programs like Northeastern and UConn, and personal anecdotes about notable players he scouted. 

Topics

00:49 Scouting the Northeast Region

02:03 Fall Scouting Insights

04:24 Northeastern University Prospects

06:48 UConn Baseball Program

10:09 Boston College and Coaching Transitions

13:05 High School Prospects and Transfer Portal

20:10 Scouting Collaboration and Draft Stories

21:00 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities

21:25 Rajai Davis: The One That Got Away

22:45 Success Stories: Brad Brock and Jason Foley

25:01 The Rise of Northeast Baseball Talent

28:10 Three Up, Three Down: Baseball Personalities

28:57 Would You Rather: Barry Bonds or Barry Zito?

32:11 Would You Rather: Mike Trout or Mike Timlin?

34:39 Would You Rather: Jim Thome or Jim Bouton?

38:56 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts