04-15-2014, 04:53 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-15-2014, 05:00 PM by Steal Third.)
I always look forward to the draft review by Hokey!
Ok, so once again (see Balledares), Hokey is not enamored with my selection. I have to admit that I really struggled with this pick. I did not see any hitter that I wanted. I wanted a lefty bat and the best one was a 1B, which is a spot I can't pick at #4....especially, since I already have too many power hitters with lower contact ratings...which Sandaval may end up with. After that, I think the best ones did not warrant that high of a pick in light of my needs. There are good hitters, but when in doubt I always default to a SP.
I don't see why Jennings is a bad pick. What is wrong with a high movement rating? He is not a young spec at 21 so his movement should be better developed. Gully was who I wanted, but he did not drop to me. I am also partial to guys who have a strong breaking pitch in their arsenal. Jennings is just turned 21. He has an 85 fastball, 67 curve, 64 circle change, and 62 slider. So he has the potential for 4 decent pitches - 2 of which are breaking balls. Compare to the 2 22 year olds you mentioned - Wigfall (1yr 4 months older): 91 fastball, 77 sinker, 60 change - 4 points less than Jennings #3 pitch - and no breaking ball and Lamdany (11 mos older): 84 fastball, 76 circle change, 65 slider (2 points behind Jenning's curve).
Baikalova's breaking pitch is his 4th best and only a 44 rated curve. I like Combs and considered him, but the 59 control rating concerned me.
I enjoy these conversations and, hopefully, I learn by hearing how other people see things. Thanks again Hokey!!!
Ok, so once again (see Balledares), Hokey is not enamored with my selection. I have to admit that I really struggled with this pick. I did not see any hitter that I wanted. I wanted a lefty bat and the best one was a 1B, which is a spot I can't pick at #4....especially, since I already have too many power hitters with lower contact ratings...which Sandaval may end up with. After that, I think the best ones did not warrant that high of a pick in light of my needs. There are good hitters, but when in doubt I always default to a SP.
I don't see why Jennings is a bad pick. What is wrong with a high movement rating? He is not a young spec at 21 so his movement should be better developed. Gully was who I wanted, but he did not drop to me. I am also partial to guys who have a strong breaking pitch in their arsenal. Jennings is just turned 21. He has an 85 fastball, 67 curve, 64 circle change, and 62 slider. So he has the potential for 4 decent pitches - 2 of which are breaking balls. Compare to the 2 22 year olds you mentioned - Wigfall (1yr 4 months older): 91 fastball, 77 sinker, 60 change - 4 points less than Jennings #3 pitch - and no breaking ball and Lamdany (11 mos older): 84 fastball, 76 circle change, 65 slider (2 points behind Jenning's curve).
Baikalova's breaking pitch is his 4th best and only a 44 rated curve. I like Combs and considered him, but the 59 control rating concerned me.
I enjoy these conversations and, hopefully, I learn by hearing how other people see things. Thanks again Hokey!!!