peanut33tillman Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Underwhelmed with way board broke.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut33tillman Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Disappointing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Bleh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Fucking bullshit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Hahahahahahahahahahahaha 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Fuuuuuudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 This team is really something else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 11. Jacob Gonzalez SS Ht: 6'2" | Wt: 200 | B-T: L-R School: Mississippi Source: 4YR Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted Age At Draft: 21.1 BA Grade:55/High Tools:Hit: 55. Power: 55. Run: 30. Field: 50. Arm: 55. Gonzalez was a top-300 prospect out of Glendora (Calif.) High in 2020 who stood out for his multi-sport athleticism and powerful lefthanded swing. He went unselected and made his way to campus at Mississippi, where he’s been the starting shortstop since he stepped on campus, helped lead the team to a 2022 College World Series championship and was also selected to Team USA’s Collegiate National Team in back-to-back years. A strong and physical, 6-foot-2, 200-pound lefthanded hitter, Gonzalez has hit .319/.427/.561 through 186 games in his Ole Miss career, with 40 home runs and standout zone control skills. He is a patient and selective hitter who pairs a keen eye with solid pure bat-to-ball skills, evidenced by his 14.3% career walk rate, 10.9% career strikeout rate and an 84% contact rate in 2023. Gonzalez has above-average power potential, though his swing is a bit unorthodox and he’s been a pull-heavy hitter throughout his career. Gonzalez has a coiled upper half with his shoulders pointed toward first base, but he has an open stance with his lower half and doesn’t always get fully back to an even position at contact. In college he’s had no trouble extending his hands on the outer third and yanking balls to the pull side, though scouts wonder how he’ll handle both quality velocity and offspeed pitches on the outer rail in pro ball. Gonzalez is a 30-grade runner who takes a long time to get up to speed and because of that—and his size—scouts wonder if he’ll slide over to third base. He does have a lengthy track record as a reliable defender at shortstop, with good hands and above-average arm strength. If a team thinks he can stick at shortstop, Gonzalez offers an intriguing blend of impact, contact ability and on-base skill at a premium position with a low-pulse demeanor that should excel in a pro environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Same ole 'safe' drafting process....Safe meaning 'we'll sign him easily'. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 he sure looks excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBooneLoganEra Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Blah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just now, Heads22 said: he sure looks excited! Probably thinking "I can't wait until this organization destroys my progression and advancement!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 30 grade runner at shortstop sure is something 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Seems like an attempt at a below slot pick that could potentially fill a 2B need soonish? At least that’s what I assume this broken franchise is thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Quin said: 30 grade runner at shortstop sure is something I’ve never seen a 30 grade anything. What’s a good comp? Was Nick Madrigal 30 grade power? is Grandal a 30 grade runner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just now, TheFutureIsNear said: Seems like an attempt at a below slot pick that could potentially fill a 2B need soonish? At least that’s what I assume this broken franchise is thinking No chance it’s underslot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Quin said: 30 grade runner at shortstop sure is something Thats has to been a typo Also it appears they are drafting scared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just now, Jerksticks said: I’ve never seen a 30 grade anything. What’s a good comp? Was Nick Madrigal 30 grade power? is Grandal a 30 grade runner? Id say grandal is a 3 grade runner lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just now, Quin said: 30 grade runner at shortstop sure is something The only way this gets fixed is when the unfirable band of fools who have steered this team into the iceberg year after year are all gone. That’s when the current ownership is no longer the owner. Nothing gets fixed until Reinsdorf is gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Sox trying to field a team of Robert and a 30 grade runner at every other position 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Is this pick even going to save them money for tough signs in later rounds? What's the rationale here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Timmy U Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 All the HS players refused to get signed by the Sox. "My number, um, it 2 bagillion." 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I think I would have much preferred Bradfield or Taylor to this pick. Love to be wrong though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 The rest of the writers don’t hate Gonzalez as much as us, but the write up is tough for the weaknesses. But it’s not like law had this guy in the fifties. He said he’d be top ten most years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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