I prefer to go with a scout who actually gives his name.

in turn remarks that other anonymous people agree with him.

Flores is just not a shortstop and is unlikely to play a premium defensive position. However, if you believe in him, you believe in his ability to become an above average hitter and grow into above average power. Of course he doesn’t have either of those tools fully developed yet, he’s 17. Scouts generally don’t like guys who are all bat, but simple hitting ability is the most important skill. And in this respect, hitting .269/.309/.347 at his age in the SAL is fairly outstanding. Note too that Flores is in the midst of a slump, having gone just 7-for-41. If the scout did see him recently, perhaps he’s seeing a tired kid.

Bontemps quotes Adam Wogan essentially to rebut the scout’s take on Flores

    "The most impressive thing for him is his control of the strike zone (56 strikeouts in 394 at-bats). . . . Regardless of age, he’s a really difficult player to strike out."

It’s barely fit to line birdcages, much less be read. Notice how they waited until halfway into the column to mention his age? Or that they never mentioned that he’s well below the avg. age for the league? Sounds like Tim Bontemps (who?) lobby for job.

This guy should just shut up.

I wouldn’t talk to the Post. In fact, even if I was a self conscious scout with a severe inferiority complex, I wouldn’t talk to the Post.