Mid season top 50 prospects update from BP. Devers up to #5 and Groome at #43.
https://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=32224
https://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=32224
"Why He Might Fail: He’s only pitched slightly more pro innings than you have." Nice.Mid season top 50 prospects update from BP. Devers up to #5 and Groome at #43.
https://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=32224
I have trouble taking that whole article seriously to be honest. For some reason they moved Albies down from 11th to 40th when he is raking in AAA and probably called up very soon . The writer doesn't seem as informed as other prospect guys."Why He Might Fail: He’s only pitched slightly more pro innings than you have." Nice.
I haven't seen Devers knocked as having an aggressive approach. Is that really a concern with him? The K/BB numbers aren't fantastic, but they don't seem to scream that, either. If anything, I've read more on his approach being on the patient side and a relative positive. Anybody have more on that?
He hasn't always walked as much as you might expect from a guy with his power (only 4.7% in 2015, but he's up to 9.3% this year) but he also doesn't strike out a ton so it's not something I think is all that worrying.I haven't seen Devers knocked as having an aggressive approach. Is that really a concern with him? The K/BB numbers aren't fantastic, but they don't seem to scream that, either. If anything, I've read more on his approach being on the patient side and a relative positive. Anybody have more on that?
7k/0bbTrey Ball perfect (!) through four (!!) today. 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R double header CG performance.
Great lone for Ball. Apparently. his FB topped out at 92 and slider at 87. http://www.pressherald.com/2017/07/07/ball-lifts-sea-dogs-in-opener-of-doubleheader/7k/0bb
Turns out it wasn't Devers, for some reason they had two guys with the same number on the roster. Victor Robles was out there.Interesting - Devers playing left field in the futures game.
What are the odds he replaces Chris Young as the platoon OF bat next year now that they won't be trying to get under the luxury tax threshold?Castillo is 2/4 with his 10th HR of the year in 278 PA. From 2014-2016, he hit 12 in 868 PA.
Brentz would probably make more internal sense given the 11 million price difference and his turn around this year, but I don't think either is likely.What are the odds he replaces Chris Young as the platoon OF bat next year now that they won't be trying to get under the luxury tax threshold?
They won't be? Did I miss something?What are the odds he replaces Chris Young as the platoon OF bat next year now that they won't be trying to get under the luxury tax threshold?
I think it would go to Lin or Brentz. Next time Castillo is called up, I think his contract is on the book for good.What are the odds he replaces Chris Young as the platoon OF bat next year now that they won't be trying to get under the luxury tax threshold?
I was operating under the assumption that after resetting their penalty this year they'll care less about staying under again next year if it makes the team better. I could be wrong and they will still care about staying under the cap.They won't be? Did I miss something?
And also was charged with a throwing error during the game.And Devers homers in his 4th at bat.
His arm slot was all over the place and it was painful to watch. He's a mess.Henry Owens 4ip, 6h, 6er, 6bb, 2k.
20 HRs for the year. I'm on the fence between calling him up and letting him get some AAA experience. His glove isn't there but the big club really needs some power.Alex Speier @alexspeier 2m2 minutes ago
Devers just went deep to left-center on a curveball away. The wind was blowing in. Just ... immense all-fields power for a 20-year-old.