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Collins is hitting again so let's start complaining about his defense more.

For some stupid reason he isn't in the lineup tonight.

Sloppy defense tonight

I've been in collins denial but I think I'm officially giving up on him.

He has passed collins on avg.

That last ab was ridiculous. 3-0 and he lets the next 3 strikes pass right by? What is going on. He clearly is having some issues in his head because he isn't nearly this bad. I will say though, his first 2 ab's were sharply hit..'

3 more k's for collins. Looks like the swing isn't fixed.

Ugly game for collins. 2 k's a sb given up and a pb .

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 4, 2018 -> 05:39 PM) I feel like he can hit 25 HR with a .380 OBP. That's what Matt Carpenter did last year at 1B and ended with a 2.9 WAR. What's wrong with that offensive profile for a 1B? It's not like if he can't catch then he's worthless. His bat will play just fine at 1B or DH, even if he fails at catcher. Like others have said. Those offensive numbers as a catcher is all star material. As a 1b/dh, he's a dime a dozen type player. So I do agree he really needs to stick to catcher. However, why is the entire white sox organization saying he will catch and trust he can. But everyone outside of the organization doesn't think he can? Are they just not seeing his everyday work improvement? I guess if I was Collins, I'd rather have my own team trust in me than vise versa. As long as the white sox think he can stick, he will stay behind the plate.

If that's the case why even put stock into him?

After the improvements collins made at catcher last season, it's laughable law thinks he can't stick behind the plate.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 22, 2018 -> 11:49 AM) When I heard the prospect people talk about collins, the good news is he's the only catcher aside from Mejia scouts really see with a nice offensive profile. The bad news is almost none of them really picture him at catcher, so all of the others with meh profiles but proper defense are ahead of him. So he just has to be a catcher. I am curious, why do no scouts think he can stick at catcher? I agree 100% with you that he needs to focus on being a catcher. His offensive production will come together on its own.

Greg Goldstein didn't have very positive things to say about collins and if he can stick behind the plate. Is this guy a good judge? https://audioboom.com/posts/6223607-episode...-off-the-fringe Around the 38 min mark

Just a single, double, and hr from the cycle!

Hansen needs his delivery adjusted. Making his catchers look bad with all the steals.

QUOTE (turnin' two @ Jul 26, 2017 -> 07:55 PM) Seby seems too good for A ball. Also, does anyone think the picture of Collins on the WS site make him look a lot like Hamilton "the great hambino" Porter? He has similar eyes. Needs to start hitting like him.

QUOTE (beautox @ Jul 24, 2017 -> 09:05 PM) The same larry that s*** all over Semien and said he wouldn't be able to stick in the middle infield much less SS? yeah I listened and rolled my eyes. That's good to know. I've never heard of this guy but his talk on collins had me feeling down

I have noticed when I watch his at bats that he often is ahead 2-0 to start. The pitcher usually fights back and he strikes out on a full count. Why is he not swinging at the 2-0 pitch? Or is he swinging and missing? I wish I could actually watch him play. Maybe if he starts playing a little more aggressive, he will make more contact. Did he break 30% k rate tonight? I don't care who you are, that's reason to have serious concern. I hate it for him. I've followed him since he went to Miami. Heck I'm a adopted White Sox fan because of him joining the organization. I still have lots of hope but I'm beginning to doubt.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 07:56 PM) Too many strikeouts for Collins. Becoming a true three outcome hitter This is a understatement. Third game in a row with 3 strikes outs

2 hrs and 6 k's past two games for collins.

I was thinking the same thing.

Maybe I'm spoiled from watching him in college. I'm use to him having more walks than k's. The low average doesn't bother me. The strike outs concern me. Especially all the 3-2 counts that end in swinging strikes. And how can anyone knock his defensive strides? In one off-season he made a couple small adjustments and look where he's at now. Deep down I do believe he can do the same offensively.

3 strike outs for collins. Even with the HR that's bad baseball.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 08:16 PM) So when does Zavala pass Collins? He already has passed him.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 10:08 PM) He only struck out once though. Wish I could see his ab's. Curious if the pop flys are hard hit.