Will we see some 2023 draft class debuts this week?

[Frobby]

I went back and looked, and Jud Fabian and Dylan Beavers debuted in the FCL last August 3-4.  So, will we see Enrique Bradfield, Nick Horvath et al. debut sometime this week?

Edited July 29, 2023 by Frobby

[emmett16]

Hope so!  Matt Shaw already on the board for the Cubs with his first pro HR. 

[Jim'sKid26]

I will be interested in how they distribute the pitchers over the various affiliates. It might tell you a bit about how they see each guy. 

[RZNJ]

(3) Josenberger batting lead off in CF and Etzel (10) batting 2nd in LF for FCL Orioles today.

[Frobby]

Josenberger 0 for 2 with a walk; Etzel 1 for 3.

[Frobby]

8/3

Josenberger 0 for 2 with 2 walks

Horvath 1 for 1 with 2 walks

Etzel 2 for 3 with a double and a walk

Haven’t seen Bradfield yet - I wonder if he’ll appear in the FCL or go straight to Delmarva   

 

[RZNJ]

6 minutes ago, Frobby said:

8/3

Josenberger 0 for 2 with 2 walks

Horvath 1 for 1 with 2 walks

Etzel 2 for 3 with a double and a walk

Haven’t seen Bradfield yet - I wonder if he’ll appear in the FCL or go straight to Delmarva   

 

Cowser started in the FCL so it seems like that’s what they prefer even for the top pick.

[Just Regular]

@Frobby, you should invite Enrique Bradfield to your neighborhood weekend game, Elias might be intrigued!

[Chaka Garcia]

25 minutes ago, Frobby said:

8/3

Josenberger 0 for 2 with 2 walks

Horvath 1 for 1 with 2 walks

Etzel 2 for 3 with a double and a walk

Haven’t seen Bradfield yet - I wonder if he’ll appear in the FCL or go straight to Delmarva   

 

More excited to see how Horvath does in the next few months then Bradfield. Looks like a complete player with power/speed.

[Frobby]

44 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

Cowser started in the FCL so it seems like that’s what they prefer even for the top pick.

I’d think so, but then why hasn’t he played?

[RZNJ]

Just now, Frobby said:

I’d think so, but then why hasn’t he played?

Neither has Cunningham.  No biggie.

[Sports Guy]

There have been some aggressive moves with draft picks already.  The Angels first rounder is in AA already, for example.

[RZNJ]

The Verge

Enrique Bradfield Jr and 20th round pick Jalen Vasquez added to the FCL roster today. Also, LHP Trey McGough will begin his rehab today in Sarasota. McGough was picked up in the Rule 5 draft last year after TJ surgery. He's a Mt. Saint Mary's grad

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[TheWall]

18 hours ago, Sports Guy said:

There have been some aggressive moves with draft picks already.  The Angels first rounder is in AA already, for example.

I just saw that. Are there any other teams pushing their guys that fast? I saw that Schanuel crushed 2 games and A ball and they sent him straight to AA where he hasn't looked overmatched. It worked for them with Neto, but I can't imagine this is a strategy that will be consistently optimal. 

[Sports Guy]

3 minutes ago, TheWall said:

I just saw that. Are there any other teams pushing their guys that fast? I saw that Schanuel crushed 2 games and A ball and they sent him straight to AA where he hasn't looked overmatched. It worked for them with Neto, but I can't imagine this is a strategy that will be consistently optimal. 

I don’t think I have seen guys in AA but I believe I saw multiple high A guys right off the bat.

I think it’s a great strategy. Look, these college picks, especially high first rounders, should move fast. You want to take advantage of as many peak years as possible and getting these guys going and facing good pitching immediately is a good thing.

Look at Beavers. He is one year removed and already in AA and they wanted to work on his swing. A guy who is a high first round pick may not need that, so for him to move that much faster makes sense.