The Mental Side of Scouting with Toronto Blue Jays Ryan Mittlemen

Ryan Mittleman, Vice President of Pro Scouting for the Toronto Blue Jays, discussed his journey from hockey to baseball, highlighting his role in player acquisition and scouting. He detailed the differences between amateur and pro scouting, emphasizing the importance of player projection and financial considerations. Mittleman shared insights on managing emotional highs and lows in scouting, the impact of new leadership, and the evolving role of data and technology in baseball operations. He also discussed the challenges of international scouting, particularly in Japan and Korea, and the importance of cultural and language expertise.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.