Super Scout [mergred threads]

lonelybrewerfan · 12-19-2002, 02:07 PM

If you are looking for a good "older" book about baseball I would pick up "Super Scout" by Jim Russo.

For a 20 year old kid like me who is dreaming to becoming a scout the book was very very good. Plus, it told me the stories of some of the great players that I am to young to have ever seen.

Russo's book is an entertaining, quick read that I would suggest that all of you read.

Max Power · 12-19-2002, 10:17 PM

I read it a long time ago - and remember it being OK too.

lonelybrewerfan · 02-09-2004, 11:32 PM

Since today is sadly the day that Jim Russo has passed away I thought I would start a thread about "Super Scout" which I think is a terriffic book. I wanted to get some thoughts on the book and see what you all thought of it.

Wolf Hopper · 02-10-2004, 07:14 AM

LBF - you already once started a thread on this book - so, I have merged your post above into the org. thread.

Wolf Hopper · 02-10-2004, 07:20 AM

A write-up on his passing: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/b...ports-baseball

If anyone is interested in the book, it's a quick read. The hardcover was about 214 pages - with large font.

lonelybrewerfan · 02-10-2004, 06:17 PM

Wow, I didn't even remember that post. I agree, the book is a good, easy read and very entertaining for those interested in scouting. With all of the focus on sabermetrics I think that old time scouting has been somewhat lost and this book is a great profile of one of those scouts.

12-19-2002, 02:07 PM	#1
lonelybrewerfan NetShrine MVP Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: madison, WI Posts: 152	Super Scout If you are looking for a good "older" book about baseball I would pick up "Super Scout" by Jim Russo. For a 20 year old kid like me who is dreaming to becoming a scout the book was very very good. Plus, it told me the stories of some of the great players that I am to young to have ever seen. Russo's book is an entertaining, quick read that I would suggest that all of you read.

12-19-2002, 10:17 PM	#2
Max Power NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: May 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 5,548	I read it a long time ago - and remember it being OK too. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator "They come and they go, Hobbs. They come and they go." That's why there's NetShrine.com

02-09-2004, 11:32 PM	#3
lonelybrewerfan NetShrine MVP Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: madison, WI Posts: 152	Super Scout Since today is sadly the day that Jim Russo has passed away I thought I would start a thread about "Super Scout" which I think is a terriffic book. I wanted to get some thoughts on the book and see what you all thought of it. __________________ "One time, I got pulled over at 4 a.m. I was fined $75 for being intoxicated and $400 for being with the Phillies." - Bob Uecker

02-10-2004, 07:14 AM	#4
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	LBF - you already once started a thread on this book - so, I have merged your post above into the org. thread. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

02-10-2004, 07:20 AM	#5
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	A write-up on his passing: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/b...ports-baseball If anyone is interested in the book, it's a quick read. The hardcover was about 214 pages - with large font. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

02-10-2004, 06:17 PM	#6
lonelybrewerfan NetShrine MVP Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: madison, WI Posts: 152	Wow, I didn't even remember that post. I agree, the book is a good, easy read and very entertaining for those interested in scouting. With all of the focus on sabermetrics I think that old time scouting has been somewhat lost and this book is a great profile of one of those scouts. __________________ "One time, I got pulled over at 4 a.m. I was fined $75 for being intoxicated and $400 for being with the Phillies." - Bob Uecker

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