emmett16
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1 hour ago, Jim'sKid26 said:
Six of the top 10 HS prospects on Perfect Game's list are OF.
The most interesting kid on the list is Noah Franco from IMG Academy. Two way guy, re-classed to 2024 from 2025. Seems like a guy how will have enough ?s to fall to 32. It depends on whether scouts see him as a hitter or a pitcher or if he wants to do a full Shohei.
"Noah Franco is a 2024 OF/LHP, 1B with a 6-3 192 lb. frame from Bradenton, FL who attends IMG Academy. Taller and high waisted frame with extra long limbs for the height. Ran a 6.52 in the sixty yard dash. A primary outfielder with really good instincts. Long strides and good routes, working through the ball with a fluid and clean funnel to release. Big arm strength at 96 mph. Lots of feel. Also has good ability at first base and the arm also plays extremely well there. A left-handed swing, the wrists are elite allowing him to flick the barrel with authority late in the process. All fields approach and lift and carry to the process. Hammered balls in game. A left-handed pitcher, loose arm action with big upside and the ball comes out clean and down hill. Ride to the heater when down. Lands the curveball and change up and sequences his three pitch mix well. Excellent athlete and the highest level 2-way potential at the next level. Excellent student. Named to the PG All-American Classic."
https://www.perfectgame.org/rankings/Players/NationalRankings.aspx?gyear=2024
I was down at IMG last weekend and watched him pitch Friday night. He was 91-92 with solid control and a good looking slider. Only gave up a couple hits but nothing barreled, or even pulled for that matter. He has the frame. 6’3” with long limbs and runs well. Very impressive athlete. He hit everything hard while batting. His pitching performance was impressive, but the hit tool and athleticism really stood out. On a field worth a ton of good players he stood out as head and shoulders above the group. He has a body type/skill set that is super projectable.
He was also originally a 2025 guy but reclassed to be eligible for the 2024 draft. Might be youngest in the draft class.
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It seems there is finally something the OH can completely agree on.
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Lay off the crack, bruh.
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Listening on radio. That hit was loud.
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18+ IP w/o giving up a run. Could dip under 3.0 ERA tonight.
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36 minutes ago, HuskerFan said:
Just noticed Chayce has a heat wrap around his back in the dugout.
Still, turn the game on!
Normal. Heat helps blood flow.
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As someone born in 1980 I have no clue what it’s like to watch your team play in the WS.
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6 hours ago, DrungoHazewood said:
But you once paid $11 for a beer at OPACY, and Nick made a lot of cash, so he shoulda been doing some kind of Navy Seal training and hit 8 points higher for the fans.
And maybe his off-season routine is why he played in less than 150 games only 3x in his 14 year (not counting 2020) career. He found a way to post & put up numbers. He was worth every $ he was paid. Can’t say that about many players.
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This is why O’Hearn must go (sorry, Ryan).
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Just now, Emory Eagle said:
Not with 2 strikes. But I was wrong anyway…
I might be on delay. My bad.
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1 minute ago, Emory Eagle said:
Steal… going to be sliders low and away here on out.
High fastballs when you think a guy is bunting.
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He looks out.
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Webb’s change up is pretty gnarly.
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Just like they drew it up
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Roy was right. No chance they win 1-0.
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Urias’ OPS is right in line with the rest of the teams SLG%.
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O’Hearn has impressive ABs.
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10 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:
Don't care.
Do your job.
You signed up for it, do it correctly.
Or get replaced by a machine.
Is that an Elon Musk quote?
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8 minutes ago, vab said:
I live about 20-30 minutes from Harbor Park so I made my first trip of the year. I didn't even know Means was pitching until yesterday, I wanted to see Holliday and Mayo (who went deep). He looked like Means - fastball was probably 90-92, had the good changeup going, good breaking stuff. Very little hard contact, a lot of pop-ups, just a couple of deeper flies in the last inning or two. I think he's certainly ready.
BBQ down left field line is legit.
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19 minutes ago, Malike said:
Aiken has had 0 good years? He was pretty darn good in 2022.
81 IP of 3.20 ERA. Not too shabby, for sure.
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Kimbrel hasn’t looked right all year. He’s been wild in the zone and his fastball is down 1.9 Mph on the season with his usage at a career high.
If you look at his statcast usage visual graph, you’ll see why. His curve is all over the place and even when he located it low & outside of the zone (where it should be) it’s getting hit hard. Couple that with a fastball that has no command and is 1.9 ticks lower than last year and you have yourself a disaster that’s been waiting to expose itself all year.
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4 hours ago, Just Regular said:
As it was happening on Cole Ragans' bad night, I was surprised the Royals let him go I think it ended up ~47 pitches. Jeff Passan type people are going to remember that if anything goes wrong in the near term.
For sure. I was thinking the same thing.
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14 hours ago, interloper said:
36 pitches in 2/3 of an inning with 3 walks. Only 1 run but yikes.
After 25 pitches in one inning is the danger zone. Can’t keep someone out there and risk injury regardless of situation.
Markakis being inducted into Os HOF
in Orioles Talk
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I feel like if Davis got in there would a slight chance he’d get booed at the induction ceremony.