How To Scout A Great Draft Class In MLB The Show 24

[@williammurphy7606]

It seems counterproductive to what other KZbinrs are saying but I’m telling you, you will not be disappointed! Two years in a row, I’ve watched his videos and two years in a row I scored multiple A to high B players in every draft!!!

[@HK-me6es]

@@williammurphy7606 I followed a similar strategy before seeing your video, using the Red Sox in year 1 was able to come out of it with all B level prospects and even an A level 1B in the last round.

[@mikereick6019]

Watched this on a computer that I wasn’t signed in to. Found the video on my phone to say thank you. Very well explained and makes the game just that much more fun. Subscribed!

[@natelzjames]

If you don't use discovery with one scout, at least for pitchers in the the central and international, you are missing A potential and 70s overall, anywhere from 18-21 age group. Additionally, you can draft these players in the 3rd and 4th round as other teams haven't always discovered those players.

[@Battlefield2021]

Always love these videos. You basically taught me how to play this game starting with 21. Very helpful info for a casual baseball fan like myself

[@JacobReid]

@@Battlefield2021 that’s awesome to hear! It feels good to know I could help you out like that

[@Battlefield2021]

@@JacobReid quick question, though, maybe you'll know the answer. When it shows a players projected top end stats in a draft, is it possible for them to develop BEYOND that? Or is that kind of their ultimate ceiling?

[@JacobReid]

@@Battlefield2021 in the latest game, they can be beyond that. It’s more rare, but you can have essentially a gem of a player

[@Battlefield2021]

@@JacobReid gotcha. Thank you so much!

[@Silver7Bird]

great tips, cant wait for the draft next season for my Tigers. leaving a comment as a newbie not to go over budget when doing contract extensions around signing week.

[@TheRaginCajun6]

I never focus on anything accept for pitching. I pick three scouts with the highest Efficiency rating along with Pitchers. Each week I have them all focus on a region with a certain position. For example, my 1st week SP International, 2nd week RP International, 3rd week CP International then the other regions. I don't focus on SP too much just relievers/close which are hard to find in free agency.

[@JacobReid]

How do you build your farm with position players? Just trade all the pitchers you draft for position players when needed?

[@TheRaginCajun6]

@@JacobReid I sign all those low cheap C potential players with ages as young as possible and keep one back up player on the 40 but signing bench players. Later on it's hard after say five seasons.

[@a.p.entertainment8660]

Thanks for the tips. Any suggestions on helping minor league players progress other than utilizing the training menu? I play my franchise games and get frustrated with high potential prospects sometimes not progressing because obviously guys with attributes in the 60s aren't going to have great stats.

[@JacobReid]

@@a.p.entertainment8660 I have a few videos on that exact topic, if you can locate them. You want to ensure they are playing, so don’t put them at a level where a higher overall player is at the same position. The higher overall will be given the playing time by default. Likewise, you really only want 70ish players in AAA, mid to high 60’s in AA, and no one in single A if you can help it. They don’t play games in single A. Playing time is the single biggest factor in development

[@a.p.entertainment8660]

@@JacobReid thanks, yes the algorithm actually pushed those videos to me this morning haha.

[@MrThisGui]

Drafted a 22yr old 57 ovr SP with 98 potential. At the beginning of his 2nd season he was 70 ovr

[@Nonnel909]

Hello. I recently started doing Franchise, and the idea of drafting caught my attention quite deeply. I've been trying to educate myself on the matter on how to scout and draft better. I think your method is fair, but only effective if you have a pick on the first 15 rounds. After few years of rebuild and successful trades, I keep making the Postseason and having one of the last 8 picks on the round. Drafting becomes a pain, because no top prospects are left, only decent RP/CP. Which I've been focusing on and trading to build up on prospects. I am also very active on the deadline. So Discovery has been my to go tool. Not always affective, but it's easier than having to randomly select picks around the 30th pick just to find out they are sub 80 C players. Best case I drafted 4 88+ players 1 90+ and 1 95+ IN ONE CLASS. My question is, how would you draft using your method of the video if you already have a top 8 Franchise? And what method do you think would be more effective for drafting in a successful franchise with the bottom 5 picks every season?

[@marshmelojelo48]

amazing video, thanks man!! Excited to scout players now.

[@calebburton3398]

So, to be clear, i should scout 3 players that would feasibly be available around every draft pick? That way, I'd theoretically have 3 choices per pick if all 3 are still available?

[@JacobReid]

@@calebburton3398 that’s a good way to look at it. I tend to give myself a couple extra options in the early round and lay off a bit for later rounds. You can apply that method however you feel it will best work for you

[@calebburton3398]

@JacobReid just making sure I can understand it so I can apply this plan. Drafting has been a struggle for me for years. Thanks for the work you do bro 🫡

[@juliomendez102]

I just tried picking around my picks and that don't work comp taking my picks way to early and they even got a #74 Pick early in #10

[@jadenramos4545]

Thnanks i scouted someone with 99 potential in my 2nd round pick most of the time i get low b potential guys there

[@JacobReid]

Glad I could help!

[@lathface36toast57]

got a 19 year old 98 potential in second round works really well for me

[@juliomendez102]

How do you will do it to get A and B Potential because when it comes to the draft is crazy the other teams get players that suppose to go in 20 30 or 40 pick in the 1st 10 picks of draft. And the draft mostly have C Potential only 2 or 3 B or 2 or 3 A

[@JacobReid]

The strength of the draft class definitely varies from year to year, so it’s possible you’re seeing some worse draft classes. Most classes will still have dozens of B potentials, so you just need to scout those 18 year old players and pick the ones who look to have 80+ potential once scouted

[@juliomendez102]

With what overall? Does overall matter in 2024 because I'm seeing overalls in the mid 40s

[@JacobReid]

@@juliomendez102 overall definitely matters, but the scouting isn’t very accurate on overall. Most players come in at 50+ overall. I’ve drafted a few late round players who were actually mid 40’s

[@juliomendez102]

So do I still have to wait until the players reach 75 overall so I can move them up to mlb roster?

[@JacobReid]

@@juliomendez102 I usually wait until they’re in the 70’s to use them in the MLB

[@TrustyJ06]

Billy Beane said to never draft high school players. 😂 I guess The Show 24 were not Moneyball fans.

[@juliomendez102]

How do I Sim the season until I get all my draft players ready to go up to the Majors

[@curtisneal6598]

Idk about this, discovery is gold my dude

[@JacobReid]

I’ve never gotten an OP class using discovery. Typically get a 70+ A potential in R1 and then 50’s and 60’s A’s and B’s in every other round. Discovery just feels like a waste of time compared to that

[@curtisneal6598]

Ya discovery does the same amid your scouts discovery players.

[@Trifizzy92]

@@curtisneal6598 same. Discovery is how you get steals. When you get a NR and your team has them top 20 in their rankings and fall to pick 100. Money

[@notoriousbig1974]

Bro, what do you mean in class, HS, JC 1YR, 4YR SR?

[@JacobReid]

HS

[@gaberobison680]

Why the hell would they make it harder to draft. It’s already a huge pain

[@Wastenado-b3g]

Are you supposed to pay attention to mlb rank or team rank? I'm obviously doing something wrong, because I've gone through 5 seasons using this method and I have 4 A/B draftees.

[@JacobReid]

@@Wastenado-b3g MLB rank unless they’re scouted already

[@juliomendez102]

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