baltfan Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just now, odogs101 said: Doubt he's underslot if Elias is saying this... Meh, they said similar about Cowser and Kjerstad. I am just a little concerned about his reaction on video. He seems like a high energy guy on the field and was surprised he didn’t see, so thrilled. Probably nothing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said: Wonder if they can work on that noodle arm some. I remember they were able to coax a little more out of Cedric. Yes, but then again they had no luck in improving Mountcastle's noodle arm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasdaire Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 As we've seen with Mateo, truly elite speed is a game breaker. We all wish that Jorge could just get on at a league-average rate to utilize his speed to pair with his elite defense. That's what you have to hope for with Bradfield. He might not ever drive the ball like the other guys in our system, but if he can learn the same patience and eye that all of them have, he doesn't need to in order to be disruptive thanks to his speed. Top-end speed is one of the few skillsets that the system hasn't had, so that alone is something to be excited about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 MLB tools ranking had him as best speed AND best defender in the draft. https://www.mlb.com/news/best-tools-in-2023-mlb-draft?t=mlb-draft-coverage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86this Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Regular Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I will say, thinking of the Peak Adley Teams...there are a lot of ways this toolkit could shine as a bench weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh-wee-ohs Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 And have heard it said before, need 2 CFs at Camden nowadays. Fabian / Bradfield CF/LF with Cowser LF/RF and Kjerstad RF/1B. All the young guys are at least 2 position versatile which gets them to play that matchup game ie Sigbot in lots of ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie83 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooreisbetter27 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just now, eddie83 said: He’s been reading Corns posts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie83 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Watching a team get on base is so much fun and so different. He walks a ton. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odogs101 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Looking at his ranking across most publications....don't expect much if any slot savings. And if he was the best guy on their board that's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVanDelay Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, baltfan said: Because if you are choosing a guy in the first round for that role, you are leaving a ton of excess value on the table in other possible picks. You also are putting him on the 40 much quicker than you need to. Well obviously that wouldn’t be his permanent role. A guy with 80 grade speed can win you a playoff game with a key stolen base. We’ve seen it many times before. The 40 man doesn’t matter. We have guys that can be DFA’d and Bradfield will have options. He’s a college player. He should be ready within those 3 option years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Regular Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Also an on brand Orioles being Raysian pick. A run prevented is as good as a run scored, and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_of_corn Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, ArtVanDelay said: Well obviously that wouldn’t be his permanent role. A guy with 80 grade speed can win you a playoff game with a key stolen base. We’ve seen it many times before. The 40 man doesn’t matter. We have guys that can be DFA’d and Bradfield will have options. He’s a college player. He should be ready within those 3 option years. But they already have Mateo on the team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasdaire Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 If you want an example of how speed in and of itself impacts the game, see Elly De La Cruz stealing THREE bases in one at bat yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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