Scout's Report

The late George Genovese was regarded by peers as the greatest baseball scout of all time. His playing career spanned 16 seasons and included a stint in the major leagues. Following 11 seasons as a minor-league manager, Mr. Genovese developed a level of proficiency many believe will never be duplicated. His profession’s highest honor, the lifetime achievement award bestowed by the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation, bears his name. He lived in North Hollywood, California. Dan Taylor is a former award-winning television sportscaster. The origins of his announcing work stretch back to summer involvement with minor-league baseball. He lives in Fresno, California.

“The saga of George Genovese gives us a long-waited insight into the most underappreciated and unpublicized segment of the baseball world.”—Bill Brown, Houston Astros’ television broadcaster; “A wonderful read for everyone in the game and fans alike. If you love the game this book is a ‘page turner.’ For someone who may think they know everything about scouting: read this book. You’ll learn more.”—Dave Van Horne, Miami Marlins’ radio broadcaster; “The stories are fascinating and further remind me that scouting is the lifeblood of baseball. This is a very enjoyable book to read.”—Jerry Howarth, Toronto Blue Jays’ radio broadcaster.

• Table of ContentsForeword by Tommy Lasorda1. Where Did You Find This Guy?2. My Pop’s Prophesy3. Daydream Believer4. Getting in the Game5. The Man and Stan6. The Real Fight7. The Heart of the Battle8. Back to Baseball9. Welcomed by an Actor10. Telegram from Washington11. Delivering the Mail12. The Goose Shooter13. A Hornet’s Nest14. Getting Off the Island15. The Unlikeliest Result16. Taking a Giant Leap17. The ­Second-Chance Man18. Going to Bat19. Calling with a Calling20. The Winning Hand21. The Different View22. The More Friends You Make23. My ­Brother-in-Law Has a Player24. The Champagne Is on Ice25. Spies, Lies and Long Pop Flies26. Special Delivery Disappointment27. The Test of Loyalty28. A Change of Face29. The Escape Hatch30. The Mystery of the Game31. A Promise Fulfilled32. Shaken and Shattered33. Keys from Success34. The Price You Pay for Progress35. Hooked by the FishEpilogue by Dan TaylorAppendix A: Major League Players Signed by GenoveseAppendix B: Career Home Runs by Players Signed or Recommended by GenoveseIndex