Can we dream of a Nico Hoerner outcome for Diego Velasquez? Quality contact, decent speed, a little bit of power and good defense? I ask because Hoerner actually had fewer HRs and SBs in the Minors than he does in the Majors, and he’s quite bulkier than Diego.
Also - it seems like something has clicked for Walker Martin. Any clues to what happened? (Obviously a lot of effort, repetition, and hard work, but any noticeable changes?)
(I understand that it's still early) In your observation, what are some ideas or practices in the context of player development that were introduced by the previous administration and have continued in the current one? Esp. ones that maybe not very prevalent industry-wide?
Imagine that it is February of 2028, and you’ve been in Arizona for a week checking out the Giants’ prospects. What position(s) have you seen Walker Martin playing?
You have discussed previously how a pitcher can be one tweak away from a new profile, whether that be something like adding velo or a new pitch (eg Birdsong's now famous kick change). Are there any pitchers who might have added a wrinkle since last season that we should be watching out for?
Here is a repeat of the sempiternal question: what do you see as the future for Wade Meckler? We know he is not a power hitter, but then neither was Rod Carew. Are his (somewhat mysterious) injuries killing his chances at a major-league future? Inquiring minds want to know...
Thank you for asking this question. I was just going to ask if we know what injury Meckler is dealing with. I’m guessing it’s concussion symptoms from when he ran into the wall in that Cactus League game vs. the Cubs. I was at that game, and Wade hit the wall very hard, and very awkwardly. We know he suffered a concussion then, but whether that’s what’s bothering him now is just my speculation. I’m wondering if any definitive statements have been made.
He pulled a muscle attempting a SB in the second game of the year. I believe an oblique, but not 100% sure on that. Pretty sure it was a core muscle though
Thanks for linking the Robert riggins blog post! It was an interesting read and thought process, but what was most interesting to me were the questions he posed in his conclusion. Are there any organizations that have been able to improve the swing decisions of hitters? And what’s sort of the prevailing opinion on the ability to improve swing decisions?
Hi Rog, hope the assignment went great!
Can we dream of a Nico Hoerner outcome for Diego Velasquez? Quality contact, decent speed, a little bit of power and good defense? I ask because Hoerner actually had fewer HRs and SBs in the Minors than he does in the Majors, and he’s quite bulkier than Diego.
Also - it seems like something has clicked for Walker Martin. Any clues to what happened? (Obviously a lot of effort, repetition, and hard work, but any noticeable changes?)
(I understand that it's still early) In your observation, what are some ideas or practices in the context of player development that were introduced by the previous administration and have continued in the current one? Esp. ones that maybe not very prevalent industry-wide?
Imagine that it is February of 2028, and you’ve been in Arizona for a week checking out the Giants’ prospects. What position(s) have you seen Walker Martin playing?
Hi Rog
You have discussed previously how a pitcher can be one tweak away from a new profile, whether that be something like adding velo or a new pitch (eg Birdsong's now famous kick change). Are there any pitchers who might have added a wrinkle since last season that we should be watching out for?
Here is a repeat of the sempiternal question: what do you see as the future for Wade Meckler? We know he is not a power hitter, but then neither was Rod Carew. Are his (somewhat mysterious) injuries killing his chances at a major-league future? Inquiring minds want to know...
Thank you for asking this question. I was just going to ask if we know what injury Meckler is dealing with. I’m guessing it’s concussion symptoms from when he ran into the wall in that Cactus League game vs. the Cubs. I was at that game, and Wade hit the wall very hard, and very awkwardly. We know he suffered a concussion then, but whether that’s what’s bothering him now is just my speculation. I’m wondering if any definitive statements have been made.
He pulled a muscle attempting a SB in the second game of the year. I believe an oblique, but not 100% sure on that. Pretty sure it was a core muscle though
Thanks for linking the Robert riggins blog post! It was an interesting read and thought process, but what was most interesting to me were the questions he posed in his conclusion. Are there any organizations that have been able to improve the swing decisions of hitters? And what’s sort of the prevailing opinion on the ability to improve swing decisions?
Hi Roger! Long time listener, who have you enjoyed watching the most this season so far? What are some pleasant surprises down on the farm?
Any word on what's happening with Tibbs lately? Seems like he started out hot and has just completely fallen off.