by Ed Herrmann Scout-Coach-Tutor Ed Herrmann.Com

When a scout goes to a ballpark to evaluate a pitcher, there are a number of items that are observed and graded. Velocity is only part of the evaluation; There are many pitchers in high school and college that can touch 90+ mph on the radar gun but are not really considered professional prospects. Listed below is a list of pitching criterion used by most Major League clubs

Here we go again. Mr. Delightful Personality, Mr. Humility and Pleasantness Personified, Mr. Barry Bonds getting his comeuppance yet again.  The Government has indicted Mr. Bonds on 15, not 4, but 15 felony counts, saying he lied before a grand jury.  Not a very smart thing to do, Mr. Bonds.  See the article here.

While I don't necessarily spend too much time worrying about the ignominious and shameful escapades of Barry Bonds, I can only say "what the heck took so long?". He's a disgrace to the game. He's a disgrace to his team and team mates. He's a disgrace to his family. He should be ashamed of himself. - SBG

From FoxNews.Com:

Thursday , November 15, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO —

Barry Bonds, baseball's home run king, was indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice Thursday and could face prison instead of the Hall of Fame for telling a federal grand jury he did not knowingly use performance-enhancing drugs.The indictment, culminating a four-year investigation into steroid use by elite athletes, charged Bonds with four counts of perjury and one of obstruction of justice. If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison.