Confessions of a Baseball Scout

Confessions of a Baseball Scout program by Tim Pletkovich Mr. Pletkovich began evaluating amateur free agents for the Philadelphia Phillies at just 14 years old. By age 21, he joined the Chicago Cubs organization, becoming the youngest paid scout in Major League Baseball at the time, a dream come true for the lifelong baseball enthusiast. During the program, Pletkovich will share personal anecdotes and insights from his time scouting for the Cubs in the 1980s, offering a rare glimpse into the world of professional baseball talent evaluation. This program is one hour long and will start at 1 p.m. at the Steeple Building Museum. The presentation is FREE and open to the public. For more details, email bhha@mymctc.net or call 309 927-3899. Organized by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association.