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Shayne Fontana is off to an unexpectedly good start at Bowie, .282/.416/.451.    He’s 25 years old and not really on the prospect radar, but clearly seems to be showing excellent plate discipline this year.   Nice to see him making some headway.  

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Shayne Fontana is off to an unexpectedly good start at Bowie, .282/.416/.451.    He’s 25 years old and not really on the prospect radar, but clearly seems to be showing excellent plate discipline this

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Shayne is finally showcasing his talent. I read articles regarding spring training review where he was noticeably in better shape. Reports coming out of spring training talked about his speed, throwin

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Here are a couple more articles regarding Fontana's range in the outfield.  Watching him run, he certainly has speed.  https://z-upload.facebook.com/BowieBaysox/posts/10160017263694675 https

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3 hours ago, Frobby said:

Well, he has played some CF, so I assume he’s not a slug out there.   Don’t know much though.  

Shayne is finally showcasing his talent. I read articles regarding spring training review where he was noticeably in better shape. Reports coming out of spring training talked about his speed, throwing ability and defensive ability. Shayne has 8 multi-hit games (tied w/ Gunnar), his walk rate is 19% and wRC+ is 160. 

He just might be having a break out session, providing his astonishing catch yesterday does not sideline him for long.

He has the tools and it appears he's finally putting it all together.

 

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On 6/2/2022 at 2:46 AM, OriolesMagic83 said:

.492 OBP in May is insane.  Ted Williams territory.  Is his plate discipline that good or is that just an aberration. 

Yes, his plate discipline is that good. I understand that during spring training, he rated very high in the entire system for swing decision. 

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On 6/5/2022 at 8:21 PM, connja said:

He's been on IL since May 24 it looks like.   Hope nothing serious.

Well, they took him out of a game after an awesome catch. The video shows him shaking his wrist after he fall. I'm guessing that's why he's out. Watson also went out on injury too. Right now, both Norfolk and Bowie are hurting for outfielders. 

https://www.milb.com/video/fontana-homers-makes-great-grab?t=playerid-687833

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6 hours ago, Tony-OH said:

You know Bowie is short on outfielders when Davis Taveras and Cespedes are playing in AA. Neither are good A-ball outfielders.

Both are probably released before next season if not before the end of this season.  They did something similar with Dylan Harris, who actually took advantage of his opportunity in Bowie, but has struggled in Norfolk.  

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On 6/7/2022 at 6:37 AM, RZNJ said:

Both are probably released before next season if not before the end of this season.  They did something similar with Dylan Harris, who actually took advantage of his opportunity in Bowie, but has struggled in Norfolk.  

They moved Harris and Dorrian to Bowie then back to Norfolk. Watson is back, Welk should be back by end of month, as should Fontana. Come July, Bowie should be back to decent outfielders, unless Haskin is promoted. He hasn't played all week.

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