footlongcomiskeydog Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Lol...are you actually suggesting 22 is old for High A? Regardless, a 12% BB rate & a 16% K rate is pretty good for a guy with 70 grade raw power. Maybe elite was too strong of a word, but the kid has demonstrated plus plate discipline no matter how you slice it. A 22 year old in high a with 70 grade raw power should have more than 4 homers at the end of June. Sheets is looking more and more like a 6th or 7th round talent that the Sox took in the 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Just now, Chicago White Sox said: I really like Hansen, but I could see it happening. Kopech is going nowhere, the org seems super high on Cease now, and Dunning probably has the highest floor in the ceiling if healthy. I could see Hansen being the odd man out if they can add a cost controlled star. Yeah, I haven't seen him much live to really give an opinion on him. Tonight was one of the first times, but it's hard to really form an opinion given his rustiness and the horrible Barons video. One thing that I'm sure we've all noticed in watching the game logs is that it's basically a double whenever someone reaches base against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, tlongo81@gmail.com said: A 22 year old in high a with 70 grade raw power should have more than 4 homers at the end of June. Sheets is looking more and more like a 6th or 7th round talent that the Sox took in the 2nd. Something that the Sox drafting philosophy the last few years has created is the sense that they better immediately produce in the minors given their age/college status. If Sheets is still not hitting for power a year from now, then by all means, the pick can be ripped. When I've seen him hit on TV, I don't really like his stance. Seems really easy for pitchers to get him to chop the ball on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footlongcomiskeydog Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 12 minutes ago, fathom said: Nice game for Robert tonight. His speed is pretty ridiculous. Where is the power though? Has the kid hit a homer yet this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Just now, tlongo81@gmail.com said: Where is the power though? Has the kid hit a homer yet this year? I don't think he's close to being 100%. Also I don't think he's going to be a huge power hitter. If he can be a player that hits .265 with 15 homers and steals 30 bases while playing CF, that would be a great investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fathom Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I know his average isn't great, but I've been very impressed with Eloy's selectiveness so far for Charlotte. Hasn't chased a lot of junk pitches. With his strength, he's going to put up big numbers if he can put so many balls in play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Robert 4-6 double 3RBI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I don’t think the people pining for Omar to be our next manager don’t realize how big into small ball he is. He has his guys hunting & running wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 17 minutes ago, fathom said: I don't think he's close to being 100%. Also I don't think he's going to be a huge power hitter. If he can be a player that hits .265 with 15 homers and steals 30 bases while playing CF, that would be a great investment. I fully expect more power than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 He had a hand injury and he’s played like 15 games. This whining tonight is ridiculous. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Ian Hamilton should be up real soon, another nice inning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, ChiSoxJon said: Ian Hamilton should be up real soon, another nice inning They shouldn't waste his controllable years an a down year for the MLB club (sarcasm included). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Have a feeling Henzman will be starting to open up '19...this is to save IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, ptatc said: They shouldn't waste his controllable years an a down year for the MLB club (sarcasm included). Have some nice 'pen pieces on the cusp with Fry, Hamilton, Burr, Burdi, Bummer, Fulmer, Ruiz, Viera, Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 59 minutes ago, tlongo81@gmail.com said: Where is the power though? Has the kid hit a homer yet this year? Are you seriously complaining about a kid who has just played 20 games this year coming back from a hand injury? He literally said last week himself that he's still being bothered by a sore wrist, which forced him to lower his hands and resulted in more ground balls and line drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 38 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: Have a feeling Henzman will be starting to open up '19...this is to save IP I think Getz or someone said that is exactly it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, tlongo81@gmail.com said: A 22 year old in high a with 70 grade raw power should have more than 4 homers at the end of June. Sheets is looking more and more like a 6th or 7th round talent that the Sox took in the 2nd. Raw power does not equate to game power. Players learn to tap into their raw power as they get more experience. If the raw power is there, there is hope that he can hit for more power in the future. A kid with 50 hit tool, 70 raw power and strong plate discipline is not a 6th, 7th round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Yea, I wonder how that guy feels about #7 overall pick last year Pavin Smith’s results this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 46 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: Have a feeling Henzman will be starting to open up '19...this is to save IP Getz has already stated this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, thxfrthmmrs said: Raw power does not equate to game power. Players learn to tap into their raw power as they get more experience. If the raw power is there, there is hope that he can hit for more power in the future. A kid with 50 hit tool, 70 raw power and strong plate discipline is not a 6th, 7th round pick. Thank you. Sheets could be a total flop, but he did hit 21 HRs for Wake Forrest his junior year. There is reason to hope the game power eventually materializes with a wooden bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, JUSTgottaBELIEVE said: Yea, I wonder how that guy feels about #7 overall pick last year Pavin Smith’s results this year... Oof. He's had a rough go so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 13 minutes ago, JUSTgottaBELIEVE said: Yea, I wonder how that guy feels about #7 overall pick last year Pavin Smith’s results this year... They drafted an 11th round talent with the 7th overall pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, thxfrthmmrs said: They drafted an 11th round talent with the 7th overall pick. That’s gotta hurt...Fellow first round 1b Pratto and White haven’t exactly torn it up this year either, particularly in the power number categories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 2 hours ago, tlongo81@gmail.com said: Where is the power though? Has the kid hit a homer yet this year? Wrist injury. Jim Thome, an authority on power, said it took about 8 months after his wrist surgery to regain his power. Wrists are pretty important for bat speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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