Quin Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 How are people already banking on Bonemer after watching what happened with Colson? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 14 minutes ago, Quin said: How are people already banking on Bonemer after watching what happened with Colson? It's what we do. We either believe in everyone or no one. I am happy to see him off to a great start after an aggressive assignment, but there is a long way to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 26 minutes ago, Quin said: How are people already banking on Bonemer after watching what happened with Colson? Not banking on anyone. They are called prospects for a reason. That said, his current value in trade to another club would be sky high. He already is a good pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 31 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: It's what we do. We either believe in everyone or no one. I am happy to see him off to a great start after an aggressive assignment, but there is a long way to go. Or you could look at the hitting data and realize that no 2 prospects are alike and objectively determine if you think they have a chance. Nothing is all or none. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 31 minutes ago, ptatc said: Or you could look at the hitting data and realize that no 2 prospects are alike and objectively determine if you think they have a chance. Nothing is all or none. Nah, all or none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: Nah, all or none. Unfortunately, that is too true in society today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 2 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: It's what we do. We either believe in everyone or no one. I am happy to see him off to a great start after an aggressive assignment, but there is a long way to go. If these prospects can still make it through High A and then Birmingham...then there's something to get excited about. Even then, there's almost nothing guaranteed, especially with the recent and long-term White Sox history. Zavala and Wolkow have miles and miles to go, for instance (latest Merkin puff piece, about George's confidence even in the face of hitting for example .100 over a season). And Bonemer has a group of prospect writers already speculating on him moving to 3B/1B/DH/corner OF, but we'll just have to wait and see. If you keep drafting kids who have the athleticism to play major league SS, then they can be reallocated all over the diamond, and pretty seamlessly at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 21 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Batting avg down to .259 K rate up to 24%.....in college. He had a very bad weekend, but if he’s there at 2-1 do you take him? He’d still probably be a first round pick but it’s just a thought exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 3 hours ago, Boopa1219 said: He had a very bad weekend, but if he’s there at 2-1 do you take him? He’d still probably be a first round pick but it’s just a thought exercise Absolutely. I had someone tell me they think his problems are approach based. I don't totally believe that because even with a bad approach a guy who was considered the best player in the draft should be able to put up more competitive at bats than this but I'd take that risk at 2-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 2 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Absolutely. I had someone tell me they think his problems are approach based. I don't totally believe that because even with a bad approach a guy who was considered the best player in the draft should be able to put up more competitive at bats than this but I'd take that risk at 2-1. Harold just curious but what were your Miguel Vargas notes , if any, the last several years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Quote Posted October 10, 2024 I'm not writing off Vargas but he does have to make some serious changes to his swing/approach. The PULL THE BALL IN THE AIR swing/approach simply doesn't work. His hands are too close to his body and he has a steep entry w/an extreme uphill path. There's just no room for error with that stupid swing/approach. I hope they go back to basics with him because he does have bat speed and suddenness to go along with a great eye. I'd move his hands away from his body, shorten and flatten his swing and concentrate on barreling the baseball and hitting line drives. If he does that he has a chance to be a good hitter but if he continues with the PULL THE BALL IN THE AIR thing he's done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 2 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: thank you. to refer to T2/Miles Dyson..you have detailed files Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 This guy is also a QB at Mizzou but his future is on the diamond. He has a tremendous arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 23 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: This guy is also a QB at Mizzou but his future is on the diamond. He has a tremendous arm. Is he a draft-eligible sophomore, or is he a '26 guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 22 minutes ago, GreenSox said: Is he a draft-eligible sophomore, or is he a '26 guy? Draft eligible this year. Looks like he was a medical red shirt in '24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Springfield Soxfan Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 40 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Appenzeller yes. He’s just getting going this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 11 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: He played on the White Sox area code team, which is still coached by JJ Lally if I’m not mistaken. On that team, he was teammates with Jaden Fauske. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) Boy. Dean Curley has been a mess. Yips territory. Edited May 21 by DirtySox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Witherspoon is really impressive. What’s the consensus on his unique arm slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) However, Witherspoon has shown some drastic issues with command, particularly during the 2024 NCAA season. When he misses the zone, he’s capable of missing by a lot, which makes it significantly harder for him to get batters to chase. Additionally, he often misses high, which can get him into some trouble. With this being said, the right-hander still had a very strong season at Oklahoma, cementing himself in their rotation with a 3.71 ERA, 10.1 K/9, and 4.5 BB/9. He was even better in limited action on the Cape, showing improved command and control with 10 strikeouts, zero walks, and just one earned run over nine innings of work. Pitch-wise, the fastball is Witherspoon’s best offering because of its swing-and-miss potential, with the slider (which occasionally morphs into a cutter) not far behind for the same reason. His changeup still needs more development as it lacks effectiveness and he struggles to locate it, making it a subpar tertiary offering. However, if Witherspoon can develop his changeup into a strong third offering and carry his improved command from the Cape into the 2025 NCAA season, he could be one of the top college arms in the draft and a solid late first-rounder. Looks like Witherspoon has really shot up the charts from where he was just a year ago... https://primetimesportstalk.com/2025-mlb-draft-scouting-report-kyson-witherspoon/ With a quick short arm back, he does hide the ball really well and all his offerings come out of the same slot, but there is some real controlled violence in his delivery that does lead to plenty of reliever risk concerns. He offers a free pass every other inning, so not massive control concerns, and the command is solid too (that sentence doesn't make a lot of sense), it is more a question of whether or not the delivery will hold up numerous times through a lineup and handling a full workload at the professional level. This is one of those arms that has almost limitless upside, but plenty of risk at the same time. https://threequarterslot.com/2024/12/08/2025-mlb-draft-kyson-witherspoon-rhp-oklahoma/ Edited May 22 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut33tillman Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 We are a ways off but as of now I’d guess the main guys under consideration at 10 is Witherspoon Doyle Carlson Cunningham I’m sure things will change alot over the next month and a half until draft day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Is Jim Thome’s son a legit draft candidate? I saw he is the #1 high school player in Illinois now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 3 hours ago, peanut33tillman said: We are a ways off but as of now I’d guess the main guys under consideration at 10 is Witherspoon Doyle Carlson Cunningham I’m sure things will change alot over the next month and a half until draft day. Jojo Parker is too, the Soc have been scouting the Southeast pretty hard lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 19 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: Is Jim Thome’s son a legit draft candidate? I saw he is the #1 high school player in Illinois now. https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/1507634-landon-thome/ Turns 18 in November. A LOT smaller than Jim right now, Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: L / Throws: R Of course Jim famously started out as a SS, like many high school stars/studs. Nazareth Academy Class of 2026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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