Currently at 3.0 fWAR on the season, which is a 4.3 win season pace. That fWAR ranks 2nd overall on the team behind Vargas and is the best in the AL amongst all 2B.

His 121 wRC+ ranks 2nd overall amongst AL 2B. Yes, a lot of blue on his Statcast page, but don’t ignore that 87th percentile squared up rate. There is a reason this kid has 11 bombs already despite below average raw power. He’s an intelligent hitter who has two elite skills and still trying to find the appropriate trade-offs to optimize his output.

He’s currently ranked in the 92nd percentile for OAA and is constantly making great plays out there. Him and Colson are absolutely fantastic at turning double plays. In the event of injury, the kid could slide over to SS and give you average defense there. He is heady player who does the small things on the field that make a big difference.

The kid is also the heart & soul of the team. He plays the game with an intensity second only to Pyscho Sam. Every time there is a big moment he’s the first one out there to celebrate with his teammates. To say he brings the fire would be an understatement. His role in the clubhouse is a key part of this team exceeding expectations this year.

Ultimately this kid is an absolute stud. Hands down Chase is my favorite player on this roster and last night’s clutch performance only cemented that for me. At this point, it’s not Meidroth who should be worried about Roch’s eventual arrival. IMO, he should be our starting 2B for the next five years and I could give two fucks if the haters disagree.

Lackey!!!

Ultimately, they have a bit of a mess on their hands with natural infielders Antonacci Bonemer Cholowsky and Carlson all trying to fit in somewhere...

Trade them for pitching?

The funny thing is that I couldn't do anything but pick out of a hat right now between Mune Vargas Colson in terms of "fair market value" extensions on all three of them.

You could even make your Meidroth extension case right there...especially if the small market Brewers can reward Luis Lara and Pratt so early and so confidently.

(Marketing departments across MLB would certainly argue on behalf of Murakami.)

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Lord Meidroth commands you to get off his sack, because you have been there from the beginning and he already knows he’s good. 😉

All kidding aside, he’s basically Altuve Jr. without the cheating and the “supplements”.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by WhiteSox2023

5 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Lord Meidroth commands you to get off his sack, because you have been there from the beginning and he already knows he’s good. 😉

All kidding aside, he’s basically Altuve Jr. without the cheating and the “supplements”.

Altuve will be another interesting HoF case.

On the Red Sox or Yankees, he probably gets in. But just barely.

Chase has far exceeded my expectations. At this rate he is the 2nd baseman of the future no matter who gets called up

Can someone tell me where Billy the Kid fits in his family treee?

15 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Can someone tell me where Billy the Kid fits in his family treee?

Someone posted this pic awhile back and said Meidroth must love to wake and bake. 🤣

Billy the Kid with flower instead of whiskey.