Look at Ray Ray Run

I mean, you're conveniently leaving out: Bubba Starling Matt Hobgood Kyle Zimmer (who I guess is finally a decent reliever) Mark Rogers Chris Lubanski Clint Everts Justin Wayne BJ Garbe John Patteson Ariel Pietro Josh Booty Jeff Granger Chad Mottola Kenny Henderson Kurt Miller Nick Gordon and Corey Ray haven't lit the world on fire either That means over 50% of the #5 overall picks were also busts. Were some good players drafted, yes. But a 50% bust rate isn't something to revel at while being critical of a guy who has reached the big leagues in two years.

I've got to question this. There is a direct correlation between wRC+ and runs scored/produced. Madrigal's career wRC+ is 110 as of today. That would have been the 8th best team value in 2020 and the 5th best in 2019. If you had a team compiled of 9 players with wRC+ of 110, I don't think statistically it could be the worst offense in baseball regardless of how you get to that value. To put it in perspective, there were teams with wRC+ of 76 and 73 in 2019 and 2020. You might want to recheck your model because that simulator is not projecting run production correctly somewhere.

Got it; I wasn't sure after the first tweet was posted about it but after yours I was certain. Thank you for your service.

Nick Madrigal; now responsible for Yermin Mercedes psyche. Soxtalk.com

So he got pulled from the game because he wasn't feeling good physically or mentally and that's Nick Madrigal's fault. Amazing logic all around. Apologies if what you define as right doesn't mean a whole lot to me.

and I'll say this until I'm blue in the face, that's because fans have NO IDEA what they're talking about when it comes to the likelihood of success from the #4 overall draft pick. Madrigal has already been more successful than many players drafted #4 overall since 1990:

Mercedes was taken out of the game due to an injury, but please carry on with the narrative that best suits your anger. And no, people think he will "get better" because he's 24 years old and has played a whopping 45 big league games. What a novel theory! He has a 107 OPS+, which is why he continues to play and not face "consequences" because you typically want a guy who is better than league average with the bat in the lineup batting 9th. Another novel theory. I was thinking he might have been Danny's dad, not Danny himself.

Is that you, Mr Mendick?

Top 12 in baseball in barrels. He does have a homer, but should probably have a couple more. I think you were being sarcastic anyway, just wanted to clarify,

Robert has four games this year without a hit.

Madrigal had surgery this past off season. Very unlikely he was able to put on much muscle. There's zero reason Madrigal can't make the following adjustments to increase his production: 1. Learn to attack hitters pitches and let pitchers pitches go by prior to two strikes. Right now he's too swing happy early in the count for a guy with elite contact skills. 2. Put on a little extra muscle and turn those balls in the gap into doubles instead of singles. This entire narrative that he won't get any better like most players do is complete nonsense imo.

How does this post have two likes? Lol Robert is on pace for 7.2 WAR and has a wRC+ of 139 and this guy is being critical of how he's performed. Amazing.

Complete joke.

That's like the only time he should ever throw that pitch. To a lefty in a 2 strike count. Maybe 5% of all thrown pitches

Guy just needs to get back to throwing all sinkers. No idea why he's gotten away from that this year. The slider screws up his release point and his command in general. Should be 95% sinkers until he finds that. Slider should rarely be used. Thankfully he's thrown like 10 in a row now. Just keep throwing it.

I sure hope bummer keeps throwing this slider that has destroyed his command and the use of one of the best pitches in baseball, his sinker. Whoever thought this was a good idea is a moron.

Larussa a very interesting strategist. He uses his best relievers when the game is out of hand and puts in his worst ones when the game is close.

Hes up there in cf, although there may be a couple better but it's close. I legit think he is the best base runner in the sport though. The guy gets incredible jumps and reads on everything.

Yeah, it's over. He started laying off the lay and away slider and at that point it was over for pitchers.

It's so cold. I don't miss that jammed bat or end of the bat in the cold feeling. That feeling is probably so foreign to robert lol

Bunch of people making height and strength jokes from their couch about a guy who made the big leagues at that height. I've been critical of madrigal at times, but some of these posters have lost their mind with bias and hate. The guy has talent and has Been impressive in some spots and weak in others.

Madrigal makes a tough play with a runner right in front of him and people still ripping him. Doesn't matter how much you get someone by. No bonus points.

Absolutely hate it for rodon. A lot of laboring pitches in this start too.

Yeah, I'd guess just swelling and stiffness after having to sit on the bench. Hope he's ok.

Lol This obsession with benetti is just getting weird.