Tony-OH Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 16 hours ago, LookinUp said: Nobody's suggesting it. I'm pointing out that they absolutely must project more power from his bat. There's no other possibility. I think they expect he will drive the ball more, but not necessarily more power. I don't think anyone expects him have Mullins like power. But he should be just as good a defender with even more speed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbiggs2525 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Haven’t seen him play since college. I am hopeful for a player with a 340-350 OBP and 400 slugging. Add in elite defense and base running, you have a top division center fielder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Run Homer Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 The potential combination of 80 speed, extremely good strike zone judgment and a very low swinging strike rate give me hope that he'll be able to maintain a high OBP at higher levels even if he remains a slap hitter. The pitchers can pound the strike zone all they want, but if Bradfield is able to make contact at a high level, he'll get a lot of long at bats that eventually turn into walks, as well as a lot of groundballs and bunts that he can beat out. Brett Butler indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mddisney Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 This guy is tailor made for the rule changes. If he gets to MLB and can hit we have a disruptor period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarCakes21 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 52 minutes ago, mddisney said: This guy is tailor made for the rule changes. If he gets to MLB and can hit we have a disruptor period I'm actually not a fan of these types, I think they hit less than desired at the big league level so their eye needs to be amazing. In my mind, there's too many Estuary Ruiz/Jorge Mateo/IKF/Billy Hamilton types in this group. Now I'm hoping for more from Bradfield, but not expecting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobby Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Just now, MarCakes21 said: I'm actually not a fan of these types, I think they hit less than desired at the big league level so their eye needs to be amazing. In my mind, there's too many Estuary Ruiz/Jorge Mateo/IKF/Billy Hamilton types in this group. Now I'm hoping for more from Bradfield, but not expecting it. At a minimum, he’s much more selective than Mateo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G54377 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I envision him as the starting CF and #9 hitter which is fine, having him as a threat to be on base ahead of Gunnar/Adley/etc. is exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotelian Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 2 hours ago, MarCakes21 said: I'm actually not a fan of these types, I think they hit less than desired at the big league level so their eye needs to be amazing. In my mind, there's too many Estuary Ruiz/Jorge Mateo/IKF/Billy Hamilton types in this group. Now I'm hoping for more from Bradfield, but not expecting it. I see Juan Pierre as a good ceiling comp for Bradfield's skill set even if he doesn't develop any power. I'd be happy with .300/.700 with a ton of SB if he can hold down CF for a long time. Al Bumbry if he can develop a bit of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banks703 Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, Aristotelian said: I see Juan Pierre as a good ceiling comp for Bradfield's skill set even if he doesn't develop any power. I'd be happy with .300/.700 with a ton of SB if he can hold down CF for a long time. Al Bumbry if he can develop a bit of power. A much much better defensive version of Pierre is my comp for EBJ. To me, if he is only Juan Pierre, he’s still a very good and valuable player but I will disappointed if that is EBJ’d ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Milligan Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 6 hours ago, G54377 said: I envision him as the starting CF and #9 hitter which is fine, having him as a threat to be on base ahead of Gunnar/Adley/etc. is exciting. If he can get on base at a decent clip he belongs at the top of the order, not the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-D-D-I-E Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 The acclimation of the wood bat also plays a role here. I think we need to see a full year to see whether he can drive the ball or not. They are heavier and FAR less forgiving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFi Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 "I spoke to an Orioles official at a game this spring and asked if they really had a "type" or just kept taking the same sort of guy -- power first, with athleticism, ideally at an up-the-middle position, and a player whom the team can train on pitch selection and contact skills. The official denied it and then asked if there was a player that was the opposite of that type. My response was Enrique Bradfield Jr., who I told him they'd never consider with their first pick. "See?" he said. "We don't have a type -- because we're still scouting him." I kind of laughed at that idea. Of course, they drafted Bradfield with their first pick Sunday" "I don't think the Orioles were ever against taking low-powered hitters or pitchers, as they've maintained the whole time and have now proved. But it's also true that the O's are at a new stage of team building, and their decision-makers have responded to it by drafting differently." Kiley McDaniel ESPN-on favorite draft classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 11/25/2023 at 10:28 AM, G54377 said: I envision him as the starting CF and #9 hitter which is fine, having him as a threat to be on base ahead of Gunnar/Adley/etc. is exciting. Not to quibble too much, but having a speedster on ahead of high OBP guys like Gunnar/Adley may not be the best lineup combo. Bradfield gets to first and steals second, then next guy up walks. More enticing is to steal second and then score on a hit from Holliday; or they walk Holliday and you have two men on for Gunnar/Adley and they have to pitch to them... or face Mayo/Basallo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_of_corn Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, now said: Not to quibble too much, but having a speedster on ahead of high OBP guys like Gunnar/Adley may not be the best lineup combo. Bradfield gets to first and steals second, then next guy up walks. More enticing is to steal second and then score on a hit from Holliday; or they walk Holliday and you have two men on for Gunnar/Adley and they have to pitch to them... or face Mayo/Basallo. Then the other of Gunnar/Adley is up with two guys on. I don't see how that's a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said: Then the other of Gunnar/Adley is up with two guys on. I don't see how that's a bad thing. It's not a bad thing; it just kind of undercuts the value of the stolen base, compared to getting into scoring position for a higher batting average guy like Holliday. Optimum would be Bradfield 9 Holliday 1, or Bradfield 1 Holliday 2. Then bring on the rest of murderer's row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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