Santander

[Tx Oriole]

11 minutes ago, clapdiddy said:

I'm curious as to how he looks defensively.  I honestly can't see how he'd be any worse than Rickard offensively.

I'd like to see how he does when he comes up. 

[Tx Oriole]

6 minutes ago, Tx Oriole said:

I'd like to see how he does when he comes up. 

Hope he is better than Rickard. Guess we will see. 

[Luke-OH]

14 hours ago, Beef Supreme said:

I am seeing equal righty/lefty splits for Santander. Where are you finding a difference?

My eyes, watching him swing from both sides this season.

[MDtransplant757]

14 hours ago, Cumberbundy said:

It sounds like he's got a gun but isn't terribly athletic. May look a bit like Cespedes does now. 

As someone who wanted to sign cespedes and still likes the guy, I'd be happy

[Cumberbundy]

4 hours ago, MDtransplant757 said:

As someone who wanted to sign cespedes and still likes the guy, I'd be happy

As a defensive replacement? 

[Cumberbundy]

Nice catch by Santander. 

 

[Cumberbundy]

A beautiful LH swing. Ffw to 2:04 for Santa.

 

[Cumberbundy]

San tan dare

Seems like a high quality youngster. 

 

[Cumberbundy]

Some Carlos Santana in his swing, big boy has pop for days.

 

[sangar]

It might just be wishful thinking on my part, but his batting stance reminds me of Albert Belle.

[Beef Supreme]

5 hours ago, Cumberbundy said:

Some Carlos Santana in his swing, big boy has pop for days.

 

I read someone who compared his swing to Victor Martinez's.

[Beef Supreme]

11 hours ago, phillyOs119 said:

My eyes, watching him swing from both sides this season.

OK. Can you tell us more about what you have seen? Details?

[Beef Supreme]

3 hours ago, Beef Supreme said:

I read someone who compared his swing to Victor Martinez's.

Not the quote I was looking for but here is Duquette on Santader from last December, following the Rule 5 draft: 

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Duquette on Santander: “He’s a disciple of Victor Martinez. If you see him play, he has a lot of Martinez’s mannerisms. He has a similar stance. Excellent young hitter. He was the best young player in the Carolina League...

http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2016/12/dan-duquette-on-the-orioles-two-rule-5-selections.html

[Beef Supreme]

15 minutes ago, Beef Supreme said:

I read someone who compared his swing to Victor Martinez's.

Here's the quote I was referring to:

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(Santander) shows above average power with the potential to be more as he continues to mature and add strength to his frame and also refines his approach so he can get to his power more consistently. He attacks the baseball from both sides of the plate well with some quick wrists and good bat speed, but is also a well-rounded hitter who shows a feel for hitting and the ability to control the bat through the zone. He has an advanced, fundamental swing that is clean and well developed for his age, and has a load and leg kick that is similar to former Indian Victor Martinez.  --Tony Lastoria, Indians Baseball Insider

 

[wildcard]

Santander is listed at 190 pounds.  What do you think his real weight is?