Just my opinion but they need to ditch the dirt and keep him in the grass (CF and LF). As long as he keeps the approach he has and the results (high on base low k's with plenty of steals) he has a chance even with limited power.
He doesn't look bad at all in the outfield, I don't think he has the arm for RF (throws to third), while the cutoff man is a CF and LF best friend. PNC really calls for 2 outfielders that can cover ground.
Both Jebb and Termarr Johnson are guys who are close to 1/1 for BB/K, and make Brannigan that much more dangerous as the Cleanup Hitter in the 'toona lineup.
Jebb struggled a little last year at A+, but seems to be locked in and comfortable at the plate at AA - speaks well for his future.
I think Jebb was trying to pull and elevate the ball more last year, it played against his strengths.
I really like how Termarr is doing with his approach. Just a small comparison to a top 25 overall prospect from the Phillies. Termarr is walking more striking out less with about the same power output. There's a two day difference in their age at the same level. Termarr is probably underrated currently from the high expectations he had when drafted.
He was definitely trying to pull the ball. I think they wanted him to hit for power. The result was sub-Mendoza hitting with an alarming K rate early in the year. This year he’s been strictly on his old approach.
I gave up on him a year ago. This year, I’m thinking, get him to AAA if he’s still hitting in a month and maybe he’s an option next March. They could use someone like what Bae was supposed to be.
I was going to add that Brannigan is carrying a .990 Fielding Percentage in 242 innings at SS, and a 1.000 Fielding Percentage at 3B in 62 innings. A slow start with the bat, but now has 7 doubles, a triple, 4 HR and leads the team with 23 RBI. Unless something strange happens, he and TJ could be the MI sometime in 2026. TJ is having his typical productive bat with 2 doubles, 2 triples, 5 HR, .787 OPS 13.8% BB/17.1% K. He is back to full time at 2B now that Brannigan returned from injury late last year. Won't turn 21 until next month and seems to thrive on being the leadoff hitter.
Triolo had a 119 wRC+ in his first taste of AA. Brannigan currently has a 116. Triolo is a good athlete, he can run (80th percentile sprint speed), can really field (88th percentile OAA). Triolo also was a higher rated prospect (45FV to 40FV). That could change but I don't see a scenario where Brannigan is a 50FV.
Any chance of Jebb being more than a 26th man type? Could he be our Chandler Simpson?
I am a sucker for this type of player. Tough to strike out, puts the ball in play, will take an extra base. I’m a Jebb fan.
They had the Altoona game on last night and he is fun to watch. Just something about a guy that doesn't K, gets on base and causes all kinds of havoc.
He's running a 139 wRC+ in his first run in AA. Albeit, with a .385 babip, but he gets a ton of infield singles.
I haven’t watched a ton of the ‘toona games, but he earns every bit of that babip from what I’ve seen.
Just my opinion but they need to ditch the dirt and keep him in the grass (CF and LF). As long as he keeps the approach he has and the results (high on base low k's with plenty of steals) he has a chance even with limited power.
Probably should get a mid season promotion.
Man, if he can even be an average CF'er.
He doesn't look bad at all in the outfield, I don't think he has the arm for RF (throws to third), while the cutoff man is a CF and LF best friend. PNC really calls for 2 outfielders that can cover ground.
Both Jebb and Termarr Johnson are guys who are close to 1/1 for BB/K, and make Brannigan that much more dangerous as the Cleanup Hitter in the 'toona lineup.
Jebb struggled a little last year at A+, but seems to be locked in and comfortable at the plate at AA - speaks well for his future.
I think Jebb was trying to pull and elevate the ball more last year, it played against his strengths.
I really like how Termarr is doing with his approach. Just a small comparison to a top 25 overall prospect from the Phillies. Termarr is walking more striking out less with about the same power output. There's a two day difference in their age at the same level. Termarr is probably underrated currently from the high expectations he had when drafted.
He was definitely trying to pull the ball. I think they wanted him to hit for power. The result was sub-Mendoza hitting with an alarming K rate early in the year. This year he’s been strictly on his old approach.
I gave up on him a year ago. This year, I’m thinking, get him to AAA if he’s still hitting in a month and maybe he’s an option next March. They could use someone like what Bae was supposed to be.
Brannigan had a pretty solid week, didn't notice him striking out much and was getting on base fairly regular.
He's having a very strong year. Excellent defender, sub 25% k-rate, and 116 wRC+
I was going to add that Brannigan is carrying a .990 Fielding Percentage in 242 innings at SS, and a 1.000 Fielding Percentage at 3B in 62 innings. A slow start with the bat, but now has 7 doubles, a triple, 4 HR and leads the team with 23 RBI. Unless something strange happens, he and TJ could be the MI sometime in 2026. TJ is having his typical productive bat with 2 doubles, 2 triples, 5 HR, .787 OPS 13.8% BB/17.1% K. He is back to full time at 2B now that Brannigan returned from injury late last year. Won't turn 21 until next month and seems to thrive on being the leadoff hitter.
I made a joke in the GC that Termarr and Brannigan are going to end up being the realization of what we dreamed Nicky G and Peggy would be.
To me, I see Brannigan as another Triolo.
Ehhhh, in the grand scheme of things, I guess that's fair. A more athletic and hopefully better version of Triolo.
Triolo had a 119 wRC+ in his first taste of AA. Brannigan currently has a 116. Triolo is a good athlete, he can run (80th percentile sprint speed), can really field (88th percentile OAA). Triolo also was a higher rated prospect (45FV to 40FV). That could change but I don't see a scenario where Brannigan is a 50FV.