Trendon Craig 2022

[RZNJ]

Trendon Craig made his full season debut today.   Drafted in the 20th round last year for over 100K.   He went 1 or 2 with 2 walks and 1 strikeout and 2 stolen bases.

[Tony-OH]

43 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

Trendon Craig made his full season debut today.   Drafted in the 20th round last year for over 100K.   He went 1 or 2 with 2 walks and 1 strikeout and 2 stolen bases.

Are you planning on making a 2022 page for every minor leaguer? Typically we wait until they resemble a prospect on the scene. Maybe make a guy who was a 20th round pick and who was 20 years, 303 days old before he was able to make his Low-A debut earn his way a bit before we start tracking his every swing? 

Unless he was hurt, the fact he could not open on a full season club was huge orange flag for me on his progress. Similar to Creed Willems, but even worse because of his age. When you look at such luminaries like 23-year old Davis Tavárez who were playing in the outfield before him, gotta make you go hmmm.

But, in your defense, nice first game.

 

[Frobby]

1 minute ago, Tony-OH said:

Are you planning on making a 2022 page for every minor leaguer? Typically we wait until they resemble a prospect on the scene. Maybe make a guy who was a 20th round pick and who was 20 years, 303 days old before he was able to make his Low-A debut earn his way a bit before we start tracking his every swing? 

Unless he was hurt, the fact he could not open on a full season club was huge orange flag for me on his progress. Similar to Creed Willems, but even worse because of his age. When you look at such luminaries like 23-year old Davis Tavárez who were playing in the outfield before him, gotta make you go hmmm.

But, in your defense, nice first game.

 

Well, he did get a $250,000 signing bonus, higher than anyone else we drafted after the 8th round.   No harm in following how he does, orange flag or not (and yes, I agree he has one).   

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, Frobby said:

Well, he did get a $250,000 signing bonus, higher than anyone else we drafted after the 8th round.   No harm in following how he does, orange flag or not (and yes, I agree he has one).   

There's no harm in following any player I guess. I just prefer we let players earn their way into a "season tracker" thread. Just my preference but not a rule.

[Frobby]

Just now, Tony-OH said:

There's no harm in following any player I guess. I just prefer we let players earn their way into a "season tracker" thread. Just my preference but not a rule.

I just counted up 48 MiL players who have their own thread for 2022.   Most of whom, admittedly, have done more than Trendon Craig.   

[Chaka Garcia]

I was excited to see this thread @Frobby. 

When he was drafted and received some underdog comparison to Cedric Mullins - I knew he was worth a follow to see if makes it. 

 

[RZNJ]

Haha. What does it matter who has a 2022 thread and who doesn't?  The guys who don't produce will be on page 3 by next week and never seen again.  I just wanted to note that Craig had finally made his debut at Delmarva.  I humbly apologize for the thread title. How about "Non-prospect Craig debuts in Delmarva" or "Non-worthy thread. Click elsewhere!"?

[Tony-OH]

3 hours ago, RZNJ said:

Haha. What does it matter who has a 2022 thread and who doesn't?  The guys who don't produce will be on page 3 by next week and never seen again.  I just wanted to note that Craig had finally made his debut at Delmarva.  I humbly apologize for the thread title. How about "Non-prospect Craig debuts in Delmarva" or "Non-worthy thread. Click elsewhere!"?

See, this is where you fail Orioles Hangout 101. One of my jobs on here and something I've done for oh, I don't know, 20+ years is to keep the boards moving with information and to tidy up things when it's starts to get cluttered. I beleive it clutters things up when you start 2022 thread for guys who weren't even in our top 75 prospects at the end of the year.

Now, if a 20th round pick who is almost 22 years old and couldn't make Delmarva over the rif raft that did gets you excited, feel free. However, I woul prefer if we don't make 2022 threads until they are top 30 prospects, on the bubble or doing something of worthiness. 

[RZNJ]

Tony. I will abide. I will retake Orioles Hangout 101.  This kid reminds me of a RH Josh Hart!!   Just kidding.

[LookinUp]

Craig’s a guy I was curious about. This thread was helpful to me even if only to understand why there wasn’t a thread on him. Lol.

[TheDeau52]

I'd say he's Trendon in the right direction.

 

 

See what I did there?

[RZNJ]

Trendon Craig has a 9 game hitting streak. He has 5 multi hit games during that streak.  His OPS for the 10 games in June is over 1.000.  His overall OPS is .782.  He turns 22 on July 11.   Is he a prospect?  Maybe not yet but maybe he's getting into "interesting"  territory?

[Frobby]

7 hours ago, RZNJ said:

Trendon Craig has a 9 game hitting streak. He has 5 multi hit games during that streak.  His OPS for the 10 games in June is over 1.000.  His overall OPS is .782.  He turns 22 on July 11.   Is he a prospect?  Maybe not yet but maybe he's getting into "interesting"  territory?

He’s worth following.  

[RZNJ]

On 6/12/2022 at 7:39 AM, Frobby said:

He’s worth following.  

3 for 4 with a walk tonight.  OPS at .792.  He is now batting cleanup most nights.  

[RZNJ]

June splits.

 

19 for 47 for a .404 batting average

OPS 1.074

7 walks and 12 strikeouts

3 stolen bases.   1 CS.

3 doubles, 1 triple. 1 home run.