Mountcastle has first big MLB game

[Tony-OH]

It's probably not going to hold up but I find it pretty funny that Mountcastle has walked three times in three games after hearing from some how he will never take a walk. He's now 3-for-9 with two doubles and .500 OBP through his first three games.

I really like the way he's gone to the opposite field a few times with authority though today both doubles were pulled. He looks like a guy ready for the big leagues. 

He still will need to make adjustments and will probably struggle at times, and i certainly don't expect his walk rate to stay up, but it is an interesting start for him.

[Explosivo]

Sisco the stoic is teaching his young apprentice well.

[OriolesMagic83]

He obviously reads OriolesHangout and has heard and responded to the criticism. 

[Roll Tide]

It’s a good step because he will have to be more selective at this level. He looks comfortable and relaxed. 

[Moose Milligan]

Maybe, you know, what they were working on in the off-site before they called him up actually helped him out.  

Nah, had to be manipulating the service time clock.  Nothing else.  Ain't that right, @Can_of_corn?

[Can_of_corn]

1 hour ago, Moose Milligan said:

Maybe, you know, what they were working on in the off-site before they called him up actually helped him out.  

Nah, had to be manipulating the service time clock.  Nothing else.  Ain't that right, @Can_of_corn?

Yep, I'm converted, if they had brought him up even a week earlier he wouldn't have any of those walks.  He clearly had an epiphany at Bowie and I'm expecting at least 100 walks from him next season.

[DrungoHazewood]

10 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Yep, I'm converted, if they had brought him up even a week earlier he wouldn't have any of those walks.  He clearly had an epiphany at Bowie and I'm expecting at least 100 walks from him next season.

He's slugging .556.  As those doubles become homers that'll be more like .600 or .700.  He might have 100 intentional walks.

[DrungoHazewood]

1 hour ago, Moose Milligan said:

Maybe, you know, what they were working on in the off-site before they called him up actually helped him out.  

Nah, had to be manipulating the service time clock.  Nothing else.  Ain't that right, @Can_of_corn?

Hey, isn't that Major League Baseball's Ryan Mountcastle?  Why yes it is!  "Hi, guys, Ryan Mountcastle here.  If you click HERE I'll let you in on this one weird trick that'll take you from Jonathan Schoop's plate discipline to Mickey Mantle's in under six weeks!  Guaranteed or your money back!"

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[Moose Milligan]

3 minutes ago, DrungoHazewood said:

Hey, isn't that Major League Baseball's Ryan Mountcastle?  Why yes it is!  "Hi, guys, Ryan Mountcastle here.  If you click HERE I'll let you in on this one weird trick that'll take you from Jonathan Schoop's plate discipline to Mickey Mantle's in under six weeks!  Guaranteed or your money back!"

Effect not tested by the FDA to treat any illness or condition. For recreational purposes only.  Not for use in California or Oregon.  May cause excessive itching and swelling of the third toe of the left foot.

Mickey Mantle's plate discipline was helped by copious amounts of alcohol.  Is that what you're referring to?

Didn't say he all of a sudden had awesome plate discipline.  But maybe he's improved since last summer?  No?  C'mon, Drungo, be positive.

[Aglets]

Wow im not sure ive seen so many straw men arguments in such a small number of posts.  Hats off everyone!  Clearly each argument is as valid as it is when taken to its most extreme level of absurdity. 

[Can_of_corn]

3 minutes ago, Aglets said:

Wow im not sure ive seen so many straw men arguments in such a small number of posts.  Hats off everyone!  Clearly each argument is as valid as it is when taken to its most extreme level of absurdity. 

You don't think it was intentional? 

[Aglets]

Glad to see Mountcastle looking good so far.   Hope he keeps it up and we have something positive to report after the 2020 season.  I wasn't sure there would be much before.

[Sports Guy]

I haven’t been able to see much of the last few games.

How has he looked in the OF?  Had many chances?

[survivedc]

5 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

I haven’t been able to see much of the last few games.

How has he looked in the OF?  Had many chances?

Most of the chances I’ve seen were easy fly balls hit right near him. However unlike Smith he didn’t immediately take 5 steps back then sprint to get under the ball at the end.

[TommyPickles]

I don't have any statcast data to back this up, but it seems like the ball is coming off his bat really hard.  

Happy he's off to such a strong start. It's gotta be good for his confidence.