How do you guys choose which prospect to stash?

TBTwinsFan · Apr 29, 2011

Since I am really bored with everything I am doing in the hobby, I might try a stash. I hope I am not asking for "no-no" info right now, but I was curious.

Is it pure research, pure gut feeling, for a mix of both?

Any help is appreciated.

Halonut · Apr 29, 2011

i don't really prospect for profit, i more or less just scout out the angels draft and intl signings each year and buy up the guys which i feel have a chance to make an impact with the big club some day. if you get in early and sell your dupes when the cards are hot, you can build up quite a collection with little out of pocket expense in the long run. i have been bitten in the ass a few times with guys like kotchman but all in all, i have done okay.

rico08 · Apr 29, 2011

Pick a prospect from your favorite team.

cjb9421 · Apr 29, 2011

I prospect for profit...I watch around for what cards are "hot" and just look around on websites for those "hot" cards and when I get them in I sell em ASAP for more. Its easy.

But if you want to invest in a player and hold for a given amount of time...well....thats just not my style. But just pick a prospect who you think will jump based on potential and what kind of cards he has availible.

P_Manning 18 · Apr 29, 2011

Just follow a certain board members twitter.

DaveH · Apr 29, 2011

its partly my own scouting, partly gut, partly numbers, and also depends on what cards he's getting. look for market inefficiencies.

ThoseBackPages · Apr 29, 2011

P_Manning 18 said:
Just follow a certain board members twitter.

All The Hype · Apr 29, 2011

DaveH said:
its partly my own scouting, partly gut, partly numbers, and also depends on what cards he's getting. look for market inefficiencies.

This pretty sums up what I do as well. I would definitely recommend picking a player from your favorite team's organization if it's your first prospecting experience. It's just easier to get into it that way IMO. Also, I created my blog to try to give people some strategy insight and some different perspective on prospecting. Check it out if you are interested.

TBTwinsFan · Apr 29, 2011

Thanks for all the help! I will be sure to check out what everyone said and try it!

MichaelStanton2010 · Apr 29, 2011

Stash the hitting prospects that are at least 6'3" and can hit for decent average(usually translates to power production once their frame fills out), stash the pitchers that have high SO/IP with high strikeout to walk ratio's as long as they have a high 90's fastball and at least 1 above average secondary pitch. There are steals to be had with some of the USA chrome autos which are going for next to nothing! Good luck with your stashes!

imac220 · Apr 30, 2011

Instead of investing your whole budget in one person, I suggest investing in multiple prospects.

Just my 2cents

BunchOBull · Apr 30, 2011

I've always been a fan of whoever has the softest lips. Let me know how that works for you.

More than anything, good luck with your endeavor.

hail2thevictors · Apr 30, 2011

To be a successful prospector, I would say you have to follow minor league baseball more than the average guy, and be able to know the market enough to realize who is undervalued. Constantly buying undervalued guys is going to lead to success, in my opinion.

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