Why do many draft scouts love using the word “raw” when evaluating a draft pick, prospect or even current NBA player that is not fully developed? Over the years we’ve seen Giannis get labeled that until he blossomed only 3 years after his rookie.
How come in the MLB you don’t hear that term at all? It’s not like anyone was calling Aaron Judge a “raw” prospect for being really huge.
Because in the MLB, raw is the expectation. Very few players will debut within 365 days of the draft.
You’ll hear “toolsy” all the time to describe position players. Or you’ll hear about pitchers with elite stuff but a lack of command. Both mean the same as “raw.”