Not playing good baseball is probably a good culprit, but the Giants don't seem to be playing with much joy lately. Who-- across all levels-- have you been able to identify as those who bring positive energy consistently to their teams and on the diamond, regardless of how they or their respective teams are doing?
Disgruntled Giants fan question here, but is there any feeling in the industry that certain farm systems seem to be artificially inflated by national publications, like perhaps LA? I just feel like they always have the “best” prospects but when you look at the recent results, it’s not great, I’m thinking more of guys like Vargas, Lux, Miller, Rushing, Outman and Cartaya were all HIGHLY touted by industry experts and top prospects but not much happened. Whereas other systems are not very regarded at all but seem to always find a way to replace big league talent internally, maybe Houston?
It feels like the Giants decades long fruitless development of offensive talent (let alone stars) has culminated in this disasterous collapse. Not to mention what will be eight non-winning seasons out of nine. Is the problem ownership's singular focus on the major league team? They are the only constant during this epic span of futility.
I saw Eldridge have his bat break last game and it has made me wonder: Is it just me or are we seeing an epidemic of broken bats? I heard Kruk mention birch is being used for bats. Any ideas?
I find it odd that, in both SJ and Eugene, the org has had Davidson hit lead off and Bandura hit fifth (mostly). This seems counterintuitive to me - I see Bandura as more of a future lead off hitter, and Davidson as (hopefully) a middle-of-the-order hitter. Is this just an attempt to maximize the number of ABs for Davidson? If so, wouldn’t having Bandura lead off and Davidson hitting third accomplish the same result (99% of the time)?
Among the Giants prospects who aren’t top 10 type guys at the moment, are there notable players that have really loud tools and the potential to make big leaps?
More of a check in, rather than a question on this one. Have you seen any evidence of organizational evolution on the hitting development side? In terms of acquisitions/draft strategy it seems that we have shifted away from the ideal of god level plate discipline practitioners towards an emphasis on bat to ball merchants. Interesting. But have you heard any whispers about a new organizational initiatives on bat speed training? Swing path training? Does BP look different? Any new unique technologies visible from the press box?
Not playing good baseball is probably a good culprit, but the Giants don't seem to be playing with much joy lately. Who-- across all levels-- have you been able to identify as those who bring positive energy consistently to their teams and on the diamond, regardless of how they or their respective teams are doing?
Disgruntled Giants fan question here, but is there any feeling in the industry that certain farm systems seem to be artificially inflated by national publications, like perhaps LA? I just feel like they always have the “best” prospects but when you look at the recent results, it’s not great, I’m thinking more of guys like Vargas, Lux, Miller, Rushing, Outman and Cartaya were all HIGHLY touted by industry experts and top prospects but not much happened. Whereas other systems are not very regarded at all but seem to always find a way to replace big league talent internally, maybe Houston?
It feels like the Giants decades long fruitless development of offensive talent (let alone stars) has culminated in this disasterous collapse. Not to mention what will be eight non-winning seasons out of nine. Is the problem ownership's singular focus on the major league team? They are the only constant during this epic span of futility.
Simple question with probably no easy answer: The Eastern League seems very very challenging for hitters. Why? Thanks, -e.
I saw Eldridge have his bat break last game and it has made me wonder: Is it just me or are we seeing an epidemic of broken bats? I heard Kruk mention birch is being used for bats. Any ideas?
I find it odd that, in both SJ and Eugene, the org has had Davidson hit lead off and Bandura hit fifth (mostly). This seems counterintuitive to me - I see Bandura as more of a future lead off hitter, and Davidson as (hopefully) a middle-of-the-order hitter. Is this just an attempt to maximize the number of ABs for Davidson? If so, wouldn’t having Bandura lead off and Davidson hitting third accomplish the same result (99% of the time)?
I'm gonna guess that you meant "in both Eugene and Richmond" Lyle? I don't think they crossed paths much in SJ
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Among the Giants prospects who aren’t top 10 type guys at the moment, are there notable players that have really loud tools and the potential to make big leaps?
More of a check in, rather than a question on this one. Have you seen any evidence of organizational evolution on the hitting development side? In terms of acquisitions/draft strategy it seems that we have shifted away from the ideal of god level plate discipline practitioners towards an emphasis on bat to ball merchants. Interesting. But have you heard any whispers about a new organizational initiatives on bat speed training? Swing path training? Does BP look different? Any new unique technologies visible from the press box?
The Giants are rumored to another top international SS. What have you heard about his skill set? Where would you rank him next to Level and Gonzalez?
The Arizona Fall League Schedule just came out. Who do you see the Giants sending this year?
Ahuna, Foster, Harber, and Furman all missed extended time. Murphy and Dabovich coming back too.