Jordan Westburg 2023

[Otter]

8 minutes ago, glenn__davis said:

He's been a very streaky player throughout his career, seems to be on quite a heater now.  Fascinated to see who gets the call first between him and Ortiz.

I agree; will be very interesting to see how this works out.  But without an injury or two to our major league infielders, I'm not sure how Westburg, Norby, or Ortiz make it onto the roster no matter how good their stats are.  And even if they do, I don't see Hyde putting Frazier on the bench for one of the prospects, no matter how bad Frazier's numbers are...

[glenn__davis]

42 minutes ago, Otter said:

I agree; will be very interesting to see how this works out.  But without an injury or two to our major league infielders, I'm not sure how Westburg, Norby, or Ortiz make it onto the roster no matter how good their stats are.  And even if they do, I don't see Hyde putting Frazier on the bench for one of the prospects, no matter how bad Frazier's numbers are...

Which is why many of us were so against the Frazier signing. 

[DirtyBird]

DONG!

[glenn__davis]

Just now, DirtyBird said:

DONG!

What the heck time did this game start haha?

Yeah, but just came to post that Westburg hit another in his 1st AB on 4/26.  He's mighty hot this week.

[Gurgi]

Westburg hit a strong shot to center/right.  Easy gone.  

[emmett16]

He’s ready. 

[Frobby]

 

[Frobby]

Westburg really has all-fields power.  

[RZNJ]

5 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Westburg really has all-fields power.  

He does and he probably has more than most but if you’ve noticed, most of our prospects are good at going oppo for homers.  Mayo is about the only one I can think of who hasn’t incorporated it yet.

Of the newer guys Fabian seems like pull power only as well.

Edited April 26, 2023 by RZNJ

[ChosenOne21]

I've always been skeptical of Westburg's left-side defense, but it's looking more and more like he has the bat for 1B if need be

[Billy F-Face3]

Westburg's numbers are good, and have been exceptionally good for more than a year. I think he's ready.

[Ridgway22]

On 4/26/2023 at 12:59 PM, ChosenOne21 said:

I've always been skeptical of Westburg's left-side defense, but it's looking more and more like he has the bat for 1B if need be

If the bat plays, you'd think a SS / Middle Infielder could be a plus 1B. 

[Brooks The Great]

1 hour ago, Ridgway22 said:

If the bat plays, you'd think a SS / Middle Infielder could be a plus 1B. 

I'd honestly prefer Westburg to Mountcastle at 1B both now and long-term. If Mountcastle can be traded for decent value, a lineup with Mullins, Adley, Cowser, Gunnar, Westburg, Ortiz, and eventually Kjerstad later this season would be hell for opposing pitcher's pitch counts. 

[Jagwar]

On 4/28/2023 at 11:30 PM, Ridgway22 said:

If the bat plays, you'd think a SS / Middle Infielder could be a plus 1B. 

If Westburg could learn 1B, it would certainly solve the middle infielder surplus until Holliday is ready. Would mean moving on from Mountcastle but I'm ok with that.

Gunnar (3B)... Mateo (SS)... Ortiz (2B)... Westburg (1B)

 

[Sanity Check]

On 4/29/2023 at 12:43 AM, Brooks The Great said:

I'd honestly prefer Westburg to Mountcastle at 1B both now and long-term. If Mountcastle can be traded for decent value, a lineup with Mullins, Adley, Cowser, Gunnar, Westburg, Ortiz, and eventually Kjerstad later this season would be hell for opposing pitcher's pitch counts. 

If Mountcastle can't be traded for "decent value", do you move him anyway to make room for those that are ready??