The Pacific Northwest can be a forgotten region in baseball circles. The 2021 draft class is full of talent, headlined by two Top 50 talents in Malakhi Knight and Max Debiec, anchored by a stud pitcher in Corvallis in Kevin Abel.
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Live Looks: Oregon State vs. Nebraska
From a scouting perspective knowing less can be an advantage. It shields you from preconceived notions. Working in the media space, I felt it important to at least have cursory understanding of dudes on each team, but there is undeniable value to otherwise knowing as little as possible. Your evaluation should be a blank canvas to paint on. Truly original opinions can only be developed through untainted first-hand accounts and observations. That was what I tried to do at the MLB4 Tournament and again last weekend when Oregon State came into town to face Nebraska.