Has Vavra played his way into a starting 2B job?

[owknows]

26 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

I want to like Vavra, but I see a guy that has no arm, no power, no speed, and really doesn’t threaten the defense. I’m not saying he’s done. But he’s not the best fit as a LH hitter for this team. 

Pete... why do we want him?

 

Cuz he gets on base.

[Billy F-Face3]

Both Vavra and Frazier are the same type of players. They won't hit alot of home runs, but they will get on base very often. And when you got a guy who is reliable at getting on base, you stick a reliable power hitter right behind him to drive him home and it's a high percentage chance of scoring.

Earl Weaver used to love the guys that could get on base. They were important to the 3 run home run.

[Moose Milligan]

I don't care about the lack of power.  He gets on base.  

[EdwinRip]

Getting on base without any power is not very valuable.  He’s going to need to pick it up if he wants to keep a mlb job as his defense is suspect.  

[Frobby]

1 minute ago, EdwinRip said:

Getting on base without any power is not very valuable.  He’s going to need to pick it up if he wants to keep a mlb job as his defense is suspect.  

Pick it up?  The guy has had 15 plate appearances.  Today he was 2 for 3 with a walk.  That’ll do for now.  

[Bahama O's Fan]

Is he as good as Frazier? If so, I know which one is cheaper,because that really matters to us.

[Flash- bd]

I am a big fan of Vavra, always have been. Give him ABs and I think he'll prove to be a valuable player. 

[oriolediehard]

I think getting on base is very important. It sets up rallies and continues rallies.

 

[Bahama O's Fan]

2 minutes ago, oriolediehard said:

I think getting on base is very important. It sets up rallies and continues rallies.

 

I prefer getting on base instead of not getting on base

[EdwinRip]

In 114 ABs, he has a .071 ISO.  I’m not saying that is a ton of ABs, but he has not shown any power so far. He will need to improve upon that with his sub par defense and lack of speed.

Edited April 14, 2023 by EdwinRip

[emmett16]

1 hour ago, Moose Milligan said:

I don't care about the lack of power.  He gets on base.  

He has some of the best ABs you’ll ever see.  I predicted last year after seeing him a ton in Norfolk that he’d be a fan favorite.  He’s a breath of fresh air compared to what we have been seeing for the last decade.  The guy is 25 - he’s about to hit peak physical form. I don’t think he will be a 20-30 HR guy but imagine he can pop 15 and get on base consistently.  He’s a hell of an athlete and has played all OF positions and all IF and keeps a C glove in his bag.  A 60 future hit grade from fangraphs is nothing to sneeze at.  My worry with him is being able to stay on the field.  He’s had back issues and that is never a good thing so young.

Edited April 14, 2023 by emmett16

[Sports Guy]

He won’t get on base if he doesn’t show power. If he can show power, he can be a valuable guy.

Right now, he’s Chance Sisco.  He won’t last as a MLer without showing that power.

[24fps]

Wow, all this digital ink spilled over Terrin Vavra...

 

[owknows]

4 hours ago, Sports Guy said:

He won’t get on base if he doesn’t show power. If he can show power, he can be a valuable guy.

Right now, he’s Chance Sisco.  He won’t last as a MLer without showing that power.

Tony Gwynn quietly chuckles.

[OriolesMagic83]

6 hours ago, Bahama O's Fan said:

Is he as good as Frazier? If so, I know which one is cheaper,because that really matters to us.

Frazier represents $8 million in sunk costs, so he's not going anywhere anytime soon.