Tavian Josenberger 2024

[sportsfan8703]

4 minutes ago, Frobby said:

ISO by month: .068, 133, .244, .300.   He was injured for part of June and July is less than half over, so those last two numbers are in limited at bats, but there seems to be something going on with this kid.  It does seem that they see him more as a 2B than as a CF.  Maybe a utility guy?

Fangraphs’ recent comments:

defensive versatility has become Josenberger’s calling card, as he’s looked more than capable of handling all three outfield spots as well as the keystone position in the professional ranks. His above-average speed and efficient routes allow him to cover both gaps in the grass, while his hands and lateral range project to be solid-average at second base. 

Josenberger is a switch-hitter who does a good job of not expanding his zone, but neither his left- nor right-handed swing produces authoritative contact despite his sweet looking ability to rotate through contact. He is putting the ball in play a ton and has a swinging strike rate below 7% so far this year, but the look of Josenberger’s barrel feel is not quite that strong. He looks to be headed for a defense-driven bench utility role.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/baltimore-orioles-top-45-prospects-2024/

He bears watching.

 

So do we think the hot streak is post injury?  Maybe he was banged up before. What was the injury?  Google says he had a pretty bad strained hamstring that bothered him last year. That can take a bit. 

[Frobby]

1 hour ago, sportsfan8703 said:

So do we think the hot streak is post injury?  Maybe he was banged up before. What was the injury?  Google says he had a pretty bad strained hamstring that bothered him last year. That can take a bit. 

The injury kept him out from June 18-29, so his June numbers were almost all pre-injury.  He did hit one of his two June homers on June 30 after returning.  
 

[Tony-OH]

1 hour ago, Frobby said:

ISO by month: .068, 133, .244, .300.   He was injured for part of June and July is less than half over, so those last two numbers are in limited at bats, but there seems to be something going on with this kid.  It does seem that they see him more as a 2B than as a CF.  Maybe a utility guy?

Fangraphs’ recent comments:

defensive versatility has become Josenberger’s calling card, as he’s looked more than capable of handling all three outfield spots as well as the keystone position in the professional ranks. His above-average speed and efficient routes allow him to cover both gaps in the grass, while his hands and lateral range project to be solid-average at second base. 

Josenberger is a switch-hitter who does a good job of not expanding his zone, but neither his left- nor right-handed swing produces authoritative contact despite his sweet looking ability to rotate through contact. He is putting the ball in play a ton and has a swinging strike rate below 7% so far this year, but the look of Josenberger’s barrel feel is not quite that strong. He looks to be headed for a defense-driven bench utility role.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/baltimore-orioles-top-45-prospects-2024/

He bears watching.

 

That's a good take on him. Pretty much on par from what I've seen lately. He got stronger coming into this year and showed more pull side power than in his pro debut last year where he looked like he was just trying to keep his head above water. 

He's becoming more interesting as utility guyish/4th outfielder type, but even though he's a switch hitter, he hasn't shown the ability to hit left-handers yet so that could limit his usefulness to a team like the Orioles that will most likely be left-handed hitting heavy in the outfield. 

[sportsfan8703]

OPS up to .718

OPS vs RHP .754

OPS in July .874

It would be interesting to see if he plays more CF once he’s not on the same team as EBJ. As a 3rd rd pick last year, maybe he’s starting to push his way into our top 40?  Even with the new draftees. He probably needs to keep showing out.