HOF Scout's 5 Best Pitching Prospects

Al Goldis, 66, started scouting amateur players for the Orioles in 1978, and in his career he worked with the Angels, White Sox, Brewers, Cubs, Reds and Mets. He was the director of scouting and player development for the White Sox from 1986 through '90 and was the architect of the team's '90 draft, which is regarded as one of the best ever. In February 2009, he was voted into the Pro Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame. Here are the five best pitchers Goldis ever scouted.

Gooden had a really loose arm and incredible athletic ability--just tremendous upside. He could throw hard, but he had a hell of a curveball too.