On December 9, 2021, our guest was Alonzo Wright, the Upper Midwest Area Scout for the Boston Red Sox. A few things Zo touched on:

What ignited his interest in baseball at a young age ...

His coaching journey: High School to JuCo to Division 1 ...

The process of evaluating a player + what he looks for ...

Dealing with rejection and perseverance ...

Do and doors open ...

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:45 Alonzo Wright Background

8:18 LTAD: Foundational Element - Emotional Well-Being

11:30 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition (Reflecting on his Youth)

16:48 LTAD: Pillar - Ignition (Parent Perspective)

20:10 Professional Journey

27:00 The Importance of a Support System + Mentorship

31:45 Facing Rejection + Staying the Course

34:40 When Did You Know You Wanted to Be a Scout? ...