If Not McLouth, Is Urrutia The Guy in LF?

[BohKnowsBmore]

Not a huge deal, scOtt was talking about him being "full of spirit".

Yea. I see the bolding now. Been away for a while, so I'm perusing the offseason talk very rapidly. Looking forward to discussing the O's this offseason and hopefully have something to be psyched about leading into opening day.

To your actual point, I would agree. Urrutia seems to be much less fiery than those other guys.

[Ruzious]

I'd be surprised if Urritia plays again in the majors. He showed a complete lack of BOTH plate discipline and power, and he showed poor defense and base-running skills. At his age, to expect that to change is unrealistic. And I gotta admit - I thought he was the real deal when he was in Bowie.

[BohKnowsBmore]

I'd be surprised if Urritia plays again in the majors. He showed a complete lack of BOTH plate discipline and power, and he showed poor defense and base-running skills. At his age, to expect that to change is unrealistic. And I gotta admit - I thought he was the real deal when he was in Bowie.

Are you saying you's be surprised if he gets any time in the majors again or just if he starts out in the majors? Because if it's the former, I think you're crazy.

[Can_of_corn]

I'd be surprised if Urritia plays again in the majors. He showed a complete lack of BOTH plate discipline and power, and he showed poor defense and base-running skills. At his age, to expect that to change is unrealistic. And I gotta admit - I thought he was the real deal when he was in Bowie.

He will get at least some sort of a shot next season.

[weams]

I'd be surprised if Urritia plays again in the majors. He showed a complete lack of BOTH plate discipline and power, and he showed poor defense and base-running skills. At his age, to expect that to change is unrealistic. And I gotta admit - I thought he was the real deal when he was in Bowie.

Yeah. I don't agree.

[Aristotelian]

I'd be surprised if Urritia plays again in the majors. He showed a complete lack of BOTH plate discipline and power, and he showed poor defense and base-running skills. At his age, to expect that to change is unrealistic. And I gotta admit - I thought he was the real deal when he was in Bowie.

Anyone who puts up a .347/.406/.913 in the high level minors is going to get a shot at the big leagues. He may not be the next Puig but I would be shocked if we don't see him this year, especially since we have openings in LF and DH vs RHPs.

[zxlkho]

I'd be surprised if Urritia plays again in the majors. He showed a complete lack of BOTH plate discipline and power, and he showed poor defense and base-running skills. At his age, to expect that to change is unrealistic. And I gotta admit - I thought he was the real deal when he was in Bowie.

He's had 58 plate appearances.

Are you an idiot?

[PaulFolk]

He's had 58 plate appearances.

Are you an idiot?

Please find a more tactful way to disagree with someone. Thanks.

[Aristotelian]

One more thing...This board has been constantly griping about how Machado and AJ need to learn how to hit to right field. Well here is a guy who has an approach to hit to the opposite field. He has put up some monster numbers in the minor leagues. It remains to be seen whether he can do it at the MLB level but this guy has great potential.

How about Harold Baines as a possible comp? He was never a great defender or hit for a ton of power, but had a great approach and a natural stroke to all fields. He had a pretty darn good MLB career.

[clapdiddy]

Given the "eye-test", I'd say that I have no desire to see Urrutia in an Oriole uniform again. His bat speed is not very good, and he did not walk once while he was here.

I'm open-minded that his brief time here may not be the finished product, so I would be happily surprised if he turns into more that what we saw last year. I sure hope we're not putting all our eggs in the Urrutia as the starting left-fielder basket, though.

[JayThomas]

One more thing...This board has been constantly griping about how Machado and AJ need to learn how to hit to right field. Well here is a guy who has an approach to hit to the opposite field. He has put up some monster numbers in the minor leagues. It remains to be seen whether he can do it at the MLB level but this guy has great potential.

How about Harold Baines as a possible comp? He was never a great defender or hit for a ton of power, but had a great approach and a natural stroke to all fields. He had a pretty darn good MLB career.

Well that would suit me just fine. Harold was one of the most polished hitters to ever play the game.

[olehippi]

Given the "eye-test", I'd say that I have no desire to see Urrutia in an Oriole uniform again. His bat speed is not very good, and he did not walk once while he was here.

I'm open-minded that his brief time here may not be the finished product, so I would be happily surprised if he turns into more that what we saw last year. I sure hope we're not putting all our eggs in the Urrutia as the starting left-fielder basket, though.

I don't think anyone has suggested urrutia a 'the" starting LF'er, only that he be given a legitimate look in ST. At the moment, we have no LF'er, unless you want to count on Reimold for the 4th...or it the 5th time. odds are we don't resign McLouth.

[Roll Tide]

Given the "eye-test", I'd say that I have no desire to see Urrutia in an Oriole uniform again. His bat speed is not very good, and he did not walk once while he was here.

I'm open-minded that his brief time here may not be the finished product, so I would be happily surprised if he turns into more that what we saw last year. I sure hope we're not putting all our eggs in the Urrutia as the starting left-fielder basket, though.

I hope not also

[scOtt]

Machado and Jones know how to hit the ball to RF. I sometimes gripe about them, particularly Jones, not doing it enough. There's a difference between not doing it and not being able to do it. Machado and Jones can do it. We know Urrutia can go the other way and that's great. He's going to have to also pull the ball with authority to keep ML pitchers honest.

This. With authority. Else he'll just be constantly jammed with inside FBs. Has to turn on some balls and show some power.