If playing stats only, you can play with scouts ON and set scouting accuracy to LOW. That way the written reports are near meaningless. The problem with this, however, is that the fielding ratings, speed ratings, etc. will also be inaccurate (though not as inaccurate as the other batting and pitching ratings).
The best way to play is with scouting off and just don't look at the reports. If you can't play this way because you cannot trust yourself not to peek, then you absolutely MUST play this way and work on your character flaws.....
