Will Machado hit for power?

[Fired-Up]

It's an interesting question because we keep hearing how he is a 5 tool player. But does he have power? He had 10 homers in the minors. His bat speed is not that impressive either. He really isn't that big. Although you don't have to be huge to hit homers, it helps.

I remember after Markakis' 23 HR season it was a given in my mind that he would turn into a 35 HR guy. It never happened.

Will Machado ever hit 35 HR's? He reminds me a lot of a right handed Markakis.

[Gurgi]

It's an interesting question because we keep hearing how he is a 5 tool player. But does he have power? He had 10 homers in the minors. His bat speed is not that impressive either. He really isn't that big. Although you don't have to be huge to hit homers, it helps.

I remember after Markakis' 23 HR season it was a given in my mind that he would turn into a 35 HR guy. It never happened.

Will Machado ever hit 35 HR's? He reminds me a lot of a right handed Markakis.

If he turns out to be a GG caliber 3rd or SS then if he only hits .295 with 16 bombs a year. I guess I will take that. Its way better than the crap we have been running out there.

[Lucky Jim]

His bat speed is not that impressive either.

This is based on your extensive scouting of him? I'm trying to figure out what your game is on this board, but all signs point to a five letter word.

[Fired-Up]

This is based on your extensive scouting of him? I'm trying to figure out what your game is on this board, but all signs point to a five letter word.

His bat does not look quick. Mark Reynolds has a quick bat. Cano has a quick bat.

[bdlj0887]

I think just about every scout expects Machado to hit for fairly significant power, especially when he fills in.

[Lucky Jim]

His bat does not look quick. Mark Reynolds has a quick bat. Cano has a quick bat.

Machado has plus bat speed. How many games have you watched him play?

I didn't think you could understand something less than you understand rudimentary statistics, but in fact you just might.

[bdlj0887]

Bat speed is deceptive on the tv.

[Fired-Up]

I think just about every scout expects Machado to hit for fairly significant power, especially when he fills in.

Didn't they say that about Wieters?

[Lucky Jim]

Didn't they say that about Wieters?

It's official. You're trolling.

[furryburres]

It's an interesting question because we keep hearing how he is a 5 tool player. But does he have power? He had 10 homers in the minors. His bat speed is not that impressive either. He really isn't that big. Although you don't have to be huge to hit homers, it helps.

I remember after Markakis' 23 HR season it was a given in my mind that he would turn into a 35 HR guy. It never happened.

Will Machado ever hit 35 HR's? He reminds me a lot of a right handed Markakis.

He's...barely...20. Let him develop into a player before making snap judgments about a not-close-to-fully-developed 20 year old.

You're not a troll, I recognize that; but enjoy the kid, dude. My question to you is - if he doesn't become a 35 home run guy....so what?

[bdlj0887]

Didn't they say that about Wieters?

Has Wieters not hit for decent power, especially considering he's the best defensive backstop in the game?

[wingman123]

His bat does not look quick. Mark Reynolds has a quick bat. Cano has a quick bat.

Don't ever put Mark Reynolds and Robinson Cano in the same sentence ever again. If Reynolds has such a quick bat why is only hitting in the low .200?

[Fired-Up]

Has Wieters not hit for decent power, especially considering he's the best defensive backstop in the game?

Not really. Mauer with power sounded like Johnny Bench.

[Fired-Up]

He's...barely...20. Let him develop into a player before making snap judgments about a not-close-to-fully-developed 20 year old.

You're not a troll, I recognize that; but enjoy the kid, dude. My question to you is - if he doesn't become a 35 home run guy....so what?

Because the Orioles desperately need a superstar.

[Fired-Up]

Don't ever put Mark Reynolds and Robinson Cano in the same sentence ever again. If Reynolds has such a quick bat why is only hitting in the low .200?

He has hit 44 Home Runs in a single season. He has enormous bat speed.