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Can you post link, I’d be curious to read.

For sure. Didn't impress in AZFL this year either. He has some tools and at 23 and now avg. age for league he could continue to slowly improve. I don't think he will make an impact, but he has some tools to work with.

He gets slept on a little bit. Had top 10 AVG EV in all minors for month of June last year. Remember reading this article. Former Chattanooga Christian star John Rhodes a key part of Major League Baseball’s top farm system | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Against a left pitcher. Mostly at home where RF & CF isn't too challenging. Mayo still hasn't had many reps in the OF. It'll be curious if they start to give him more. I think that will be telling. If he's on the 26 man, he's going to ABs.

I think it’s a combination of both. They are incredible at identifying talent that will thrive in their development system.

I think it's crazy to carry both Mateo and Urias when Gunnar, Holliday, and Westburg can play SS. Mateo gives us 4 guys that can plan SS and Urias can in a pinch as well. Are other teams being super difficult in trade talks because they know we have a serious roster crunch? I image these trades and roster movements are all about timing.

Do we trust an OF of Stowers, Hays, Mayo v. a tough lefty?

Westburg hasn't played one single game at 1B in the minors, college, or summer ball. FWIW. Jordan Westburg Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

This site never ceases to amaze me.

I'm surprised they have not given him any reps in the OF. They gave him a handful of games(8) in the minors and then seemingly cut the experiment. It would be nice if he could play RF at home v. tough left handers and LF on the road at parks, like Fenway, against tough lefties as well. I think Westburg will play 2B, 3B, and a little bit of SS. Would be great if he could mix in some OF as well so that Mayo can work his way into the lineup at 3B, 1B, & DH as much as possible. I agree with sports guy that O'Hearn (mostly) et al are the main ones blocking him. But, with Urias off the roster some more 3B ABs will open up as well.

Or course it is. They get the most chances per year and are +3 runs in WAR calcs. (more than CF & 3B). Jackson can also play SS... Westburg is a 40/40 (future) and is seen as being able to play SS in a pinch. Holiday is a 40/50 defender and is see as a potential plus SS.

Mullins has his work cut out for him today.

Holliday is a plus defender at a premium position. Mayo is not.

I think the hype gives him an advantage, and I think the talent and skill set seals the deal. He will hit, he will hit for some power, he will get on base, he will play very good defense, and he will steal bases. I don't think I've ever been so high on a prospect as I am on Holliday. I went 50% or higher.

First 2 pitches were incredible takes. That CU must be lethal. I’m surprised he swung, that pitch was a good bit off the plate. Jackson has been in swing mode all ST.

Maybe he’s just doing a spring training baseball rope a dope.

Bummer. Pinto was slowly making his way up the ladder.

Mullins nickname was parking lot in college and minors because of his power in BP. He has average plus raw power. Game power didn’t show up until later.

Y’all got a mute button on your remotes?

Thats a lot of arms. I feel like you need 4 MiLB arms to create 1 MLB arm. Not that anyone one of them is outstanding, but that would be a lot for the org to absorb.

I know. Thats why I find it curious. What could he have seen watching video that isn't trackable with motion capture? Or is that information not available to the public?

Don't almost all minor league stadiums (or at least a large portion) have trackman or hawkeye tech? If so, data on jumps, routes, and how quick you get rid of the ball would be easily captured and sorted.

They were incredibly unlucky last year. I imagine they will be in the thick of it this year.

Missed your post before I commented. Agree that nothing is settled science. It’s all a work in progress with many outliers. It’s interesting that even at lower velocities pitchers reported more discomfort throwing supinating pitches (which has driven the thought that curve balls cause arm damage). But that may just be using small muscles on the arm one isn’t used to using. Meister says the sweeper and power change are causing issues. https://theathletic.com/5325032/2024/03/08/elbow-injuries-mlb-pitchers/