Greg Hibbard Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, gogosox1959 said: I don't think that he's ROY as his early, (initiation), numbers stop it from happening. I strongly believe that he's the team's MVP, (non-pitcher division). Where would the Sox have been if he couldn't play left after Eloy went down....and now RF with Eloy coming back? I agree that he should be the DH. It's a handicap not to have a big target at 1st to throw to. In fact I prefer him in the outfield to 1st when you compare the number of infield hits by short stretching as compared to balls that get by in the outfield. What would be fun to do is to read all of the initial posts about what was going to happen with him in left. Then who is AL ROY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoUEvenShift Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, Greg Hibbard said: Then who is AL ROY? https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/arozara01.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I don't think he will quite make it due to his early struggles and also because TLR used him on and off the first 5-6 weeks which made it harder for him. Still he is having a nice season, among AL rookies he is 6th in war, 3rd in wrc+, 7th in avg and 6th in homers. He probably will finish top 3-4 or so in Roy voting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hibbard Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) I just realized Vaughn’s really low K rate lately. Since June 19, he’s only struck out 28 times in 179 at bats. Is that K rate sustainable? Edited August 20, 2021 by Greg Hibbard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, Greg Hibbard said: Is that K rate sustainable? I dont see why not unless he sells out for more power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reiks12 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 17 minutes ago, Greg Hibbard said: I just realized Vaughn’s really low K rate lately. Since June 19, he’s only struck out 28 times in 179 at bats. Is that K rate sustainable? https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-adjustment-that-stopped-andrew-vaughns-whiffs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I’ve always hoped Vaughn could be a 12% BB guy and 16% K guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 6:23 PM, Dominikk85 said: I don't think he will quite make it due to his early struggles and also because TLR used him on and off the first 5-6 weeks which made it harder for him. Still he is having a nice season, among AL rookies he is 6th in war, 3rd in wrc+, 7th in avg and 6th in homers. He probably will finish top 3-4 or so in Roy voting. We have 6 more weeks and Vaughn will be seen on the national stage due to our position. IMO anything can happen in the ROY voting including a come-from-behind Vaughn victory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWINFan Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I don't think he will win ROY, but he deserves recognition. In addition to his growth as a hitter, he has done well playing positions in which he has had no or little experience. He has done a lot to contribute to this winning season, and he will only get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I don't care about ROY, but nice to see Vaughn emerging as a core piece. 2nd baseman of the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Vaughn has been a revelation. He is the only member of the 2019 draft class contributing at the major league level (save for Manoah RHP Toronto). Not only is he contributing, he has the best plate approach and swing mechanics of any player in my recent memory. ROY or not, he is a star in the making. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Arozarena has gone nuts the last month on BA hitting over .400 during that span. he is a LOCK because of what he did in playoffs last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 He deserves to be in the conversation, but unless he goes on an absolute tear for the last 6 weeks I don't see him winning it. His slower start and lack of regular play early probably impact decision makers, and he's not flashy enough to draw a ton of national attention. Definitely one of the Sox 2021 MVPs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shago Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 12:43 PM, Flash said: Vaughn has been a revelation. Of how bad someone can be in clutch situations ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 31 minutes ago, shago said: Of how bad someone can be in clutch situations ... He has to change his approach with two strikes and maybe even with one strike. Maybe take a few more pitches and coax a walk or get into a more favorable count to get a fast ball. He has power to Right Center so maybe he should look to drive it that way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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