AM: Defense is not emphasized as highly in today's game - HR's, Hitting are what gets you promoted. When we talk about Draft Prospects, how often do you see a mention of a player's defensive ability?
A good example is Jared Triolo who the Pirates are thrilled to have as the Utility Infielder playing 3B, 2B, and SS in multiple games so far this season. But, a team only needs one guy like that, and he better be able to also post some decent offensive numbers if he wants to stay at the MLB level. The Pirates have many MI's, but few who can step into that Hot Corner and play D near as well as the Best Defensive 3B in the game!
Great to see a little relief coming for Lonnie, kid was really wearing it.
The Pontes piece in BA a week back speaks to Murphy's point on defense, IMO. At this point it's pretty hard to ignore the terrible quality of baseball in the minor leagues. Shocasification of development is not working.
Also, I find it odd he hasn’t been promoted yet. I would think with a college level bat that has been hitting well consistently, he would’ve been pushed along a little quicker. I suppose he is only 22.
Defensively, he has played 328 innings at 3B, .977 Fld %. He has also seen 77 innings in RF where he has 2 Assists/0 Errors. He could probably be best at 1B, but at A+ they are trying to find AB's for Sightler and Cimillo, so he has only played there in 4 games.
Nola and I have a theory that they are trying to make sure Greensboro clinches a playoff spot and then are going to move people around. First half ends this week. So I guess we will see lol
But on a serious note, I think one of the things that gives me hope as I'm looking over now, is so far he's hit everything and everywhere. Home, away, righties, and lefties. As is usually the case, Altoona will be the big test. And my hope is either end of this week, or to start next week, he's in Toona.
I feel like I’ll get a better feel at what he exactly projects as once he gets to Altoona. I guess maybe on the fringe everyday side right now. Could go up, could go down. Feel like that’s a fair medium for him though
AM: Defense is not emphasized as highly in today's game - HR's, Hitting are what gets you promoted. When we talk about Draft Prospects, how often do you see a mention of a player's defensive ability?
A good example is Jared Triolo who the Pirates are thrilled to have as the Utility Infielder playing 3B, 2B, and SS in multiple games so far this season. But, a team only needs one guy like that, and he better be able to also post some decent offensive numbers if he wants to stay at the MLB level. The Pirates have many MI's, but few who can step into that Hot Corner and play D near as well as the Best Defensive 3B in the game!
Great to see a little relief coming for Lonnie, kid was really wearing it.
The Pontes piece in BA a week back speaks to Murphy's point on defense, IMO. At this point it's pretty hard to ignore the terrible quality of baseball in the minor leagues. Shocasification of development is not working.
Where does McAdoo grade the best defensively?
Also, I find it odd he hasn’t been promoted yet. I would think with a college level bat that has been hitting well consistently, he would’ve been pushed along a little quicker. I suppose he is only 22.
Defensively, he has played 328 innings at 3B, .977 Fld %. He has also seen 77 innings in RF where he has 2 Assists/0 Errors. He could probably be best at 1B, but at A+ they are trying to find AB's for Sightler and Cimillo, so he has only played there in 4 games.
Nola and I have a theory that they are trying to make sure Greensboro clinches a playoff spot and then are going to move people around. First half ends this week. So I guess we will see lol
Does McAdoo projects as a semi regular, or more/less?
Perennial All Star. Document it lol
But on a serious note, I think one of the things that gives me hope as I'm looking over now, is so far he's hit everything and everywhere. Home, away, righties, and lefties. As is usually the case, Altoona will be the big test. And my hope is either end of this week, or to start next week, he's in Toona.
Thanks, looking forward to to seeing him in Altoona, hopefully soon.
I feel like I’ll get a better feel at what he exactly projects as once he gets to Altoona. I guess maybe on the fringe everyday side right now. Could go up, could go down. Feel like that’s a fair medium for him though
I get the same feeling by just reading about him, thanks.