NorthSideSox72 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 We managed to snag a pretty big fish - we interviewed recently promoted Nick Hostetler, the new Director of Amateur Scouting for the White Sox. It is unusual for us to get a one-on-one interview with someone this high up the food chain. Also, while he's been quoted around this week, I am pretty sure this is his first in-depth interview to be published since the promotion. Here is the interview, which was done by Brian (raBBit). You should read it. Talks about what he might do differently, some players to watch, and other really great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 So he hints that they havent used analytics enough in scouting previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 This is excellent content! Seems like a very bright mind and has Hahn's fingertips all over it. "I want more contact guys in our system." Hallelujah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I think our approach with using analytics towards, and it sounds elementary when I say it, but you have to put the bat on the ball. It’s a risk-reward thing but I want more contact guys in our system. This quote really stood out to me and I say amen. Excited to have Nick on board. He says all kinds of things that get me fired up. That said, its results driven so Nick...help make this farm system great (and in turn, help make the major league team great)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 That was great, awesome interview Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Great stuff as usual from Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 It is incredible that FS is the first full interview with this guy. That is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Blixton Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Great interview guys, very informative and I have a lot more confidence in him going forward after reading this. I especially liked the tidbits he shared about Zangari, Mendick & Glines, looks like the cross-checker's confidence in Zangari is starting to pay off. Edited August 6, 2015 by Bruce_Blixton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 By the way, for everyone who complained that he was an inside hire, he sure spent a lot of time talking about his influences from outside of the organization. Specifically how he was influenced by some key people within the Braves organization, including current Royal's GM Dayton Moore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 QUOTE (raBBit @ Aug 6, 2015 -> 09:54 AM) Thank you everyone with the nice words. This is an important point. He was all over the Braves organization. When Rob (southsidehitman) interviewed Rick Hahn on a conference call earlier this year, Rick Hahn said there was going to be a movement to try emulate the Braves player development team of the '90's. Then when Hostetler gets promoted he can't say enough about that organization. We seem to be trying to pull together a dominant rotation like the 90's Braves. Now where is our Chipper Jones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 i have said this many times and i still mean. what a job yous guys do. it is great. many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 6, 2015 -> 12:40 PM) i have said this many times and i still mean. what a job yous guys do. it is great. many thanks. ^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 6, 2015 -> 11:57 AM) We seem to be trying to pull together a dominant rotation like the 90's Braves. Now where is our Chipper Jones? I think I'd be okay with this. And yes, great job Brian (and all the FS crew). Tremendous work as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Matt Spiegel used this piece as the center of an article he wrote for the Daily Herald yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Interesting no mention of Hawkins. There were hints (contact skills, specifically mentioned Anderson but not Courtney, and the whole thing about social networking which plagued Hawkins in his second season)...one gets the idea he wouldn't have been the pick if Hostetler was running things at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 08:35 AM) Matt Spiegel used this piece as the center of an article he wrote for the Daily Herald yesterday. That is freaking awesome. Also a RT from Chuck Garfein. Those are some pretty heavy hitters in the White Sox world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 09:02 AM) Interesting no mention of Hawkins. There were hints (contact skills, specifically mentioned Anderson but not Courtney, and the whole thing about social networking which plagued Hawkins in his second season)...one gets the idea he wouldn't have been the pick if Hostetler was running things at that time. what? He only mentioned like two pre-2015 draftees. He didn't mention virtually ANY others. I think you're reading something into it that isn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 08:35 AM) Matt Spiegel used this piece as the center of an article he wrote for the Daily Herald yesterday. Whaaaaaaaat? Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 It's interesting that he highlights someone like Glines, but doesnt mention someone like Zavala. In particular, he mentions Glines seems to play plus defense in CF. I wonder if there is going to be an increased focused on defense in the organization? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 QUOTE (Dunt @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 02:25 PM) It's interesting that he highlights someone like Glines, but doesnt mention someone like Zavala. In particular, he mentions Glines seems to play plus defense in CF. I wonder if there is going to be an increased focused on defense in the organization? I again want to point out, he only mentioned a few, off hand. I wouldn't read much into who he didn't mention. Could be true on D. Looking at 2014 and 2015 drafts, I am seeing a lot more guys who greater skills in both speed and D, or at least it seems that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks for the interview excellent job, enjoyed the insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Thanks for the interview. I will say he doesn't sound like your typical White Sox lifer, so he's got that going for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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