mellon002
08-07-2007, 03:48 PM
I attended my first Shorebirds game a couple of nights ago when Snyder hit the walk off homer in the 10th. I figured I would post a few thoughts on Rowell and Snyder. I realize it's only one game so take it for what it's worth.
I must admit that I almost was ready to give up on Snyder after his slow start this year but I was very obviously wrong. He went 3-5, I think, with the home run but had two very well hit, line drive singles. I don't think I realized how thick he is; very strong. He looked very polished at the plate while Rowell appears to be much more raw. He was DH for the game so I didn't see him in the field.
Rowell seems to have the tools. Obviously his glove needs improvement, he misplayed a ball that could have been ruled an error. I think he went 0-4 on the night with a walk. He might have the higher ceiling than Snyder, but at this point, Snyder is the better player and ought to be moved to Fredrick at the end of the season while Rowell should probably stick it out at Delmarva. Rowell could also put on some extra weight to help his power but that will come in time. Long way to go for an 18 year old but we should still be excited about his potential.
All in all I think I was very excited to see how talented Snyder is and how much potential Rowell has. Matching them up with Wieters and Markakis means the O's could have a very solid middle of the lineup in the future.
I must admit that I almost was ready to give up on Snyder after his slow start this year but I was very obviously wrong. He went 3-5, I think, with the home run but had two very well hit, line drive singles. I don't think I realized how thick he is; very strong. He looked very polished at the plate while Rowell appears to be much more raw. He was DH for the game so I didn't see him in the field.
Rowell seems to have the tools. Obviously his glove needs improvement, he misplayed a ball that could have been ruled an error. I think he went 0-4 on the night with a walk. He might have the higher ceiling than Snyder, but at this point, Snyder is the better player and ought to be moved to Fredrick at the end of the season while Rowell should probably stick it out at Delmarva. Rowell could also put on some extra weight to help his power but that will come in time. Long way to go for an 18 year old but we should still be excited about his potential.
All in all I think I was very excited to see how talented Snyder is and how much potential Rowell has. Matching them up with Wieters and Markakis means the O's could have a very solid middle of the lineup in the future.