This program is free and open to the public. The Steeple Building is located at 103 North Bishop Hill Street.
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, Mr. 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 presentation is hosted by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. For more information, call 309-927-3899, visit www.bishophillheritage.org or email bhha@mymctc.net.
