February 12, 200422 yr I can't wait to get your impression of Honel when he's pitching for the Barons this year. Be sure and keep us posted, as always.
February 12, 200422 yr The one thing I really like bout Honel is his BB/K ratio. He's got really good control, and hopefully he can pitch in the low 90's again. He could become a very marketable asset for the White Sox if he continues to pitch well.
February 12, 200422 yr He's Just Warming Up Rex whenever you get a chance, you have seen Kris pitch right? Give us your impressions of him, and compare him to the other prospects we have now, in your opinion.
February 12, 200422 yr Author Rex whenever you get a chance, you have seen Kris pitch right? Give us your impressions of him, and compare him to the other prospects we have now, in your opinion. ss2k, I have only seen Honel pitch once and it was just a 5 inning stint, so I can't really say a whole lot. What I do recall is that he struggled with his velocity and was only hitting 87-88. A scout I talked to had seen him 4 times and said that was true each time I saw him. His curve ball was very good. It had a sharp 12-6 break and is definitely a plus pitch. My only concern with it is the break is so big, it may be difficult for him to throw it for strikes and not hang it up thigh high. I don't recall much of a changeup but that could have been because he didn't throw it often combined with my not paying close enough attention. Overall he had good size and seemed to have good mound presence. He didn't seem as sharp or dominant as I had hoped, but expectations are certainly high. I really don't like to evaluate a pitcher on one outing just as I wouldn't evaluate a hitter after only 3 or 4 at bats. You guys can feel free to make your own judgements or withold judgement until more information is available as I am choosing to do. I am definitely looking forward to seeing Honel and Wing pitch this year.
February 12, 200422 yr I just hope the Sox don't try to rush Honel before he is ready. They have done that too many times and I believe hurt pitchers with that.
February 12, 200422 yr ss2k, I have only seen Honel pitch once and it was just a 5 inning stint, so I can't really say a whole lot. What I do recall is that he struggled with his velocity and was only hitting 87-88. A scout I talked to had seen him 4 times and said that was true each time I saw him. His curve ball was very good. It had a sharp 12-6 break and is definitely a plus pitch. My only concern with it is the break is so big, it may be difficult for him to throw it for strikes and not hang it up thigh high. I don't recall much of a changeup but that could have been because he didn't throw it often combined with my not paying close enough attention. Overall he had good size and seemed to have good mound presence. He didn't seem as sharp or dominant as I had hoped, but expectations are certainly high. I really don't like to evaluate a pitcher on one outing just as I wouldn't evaluate a hitter after only 3 or 4 at bats. You guys can feel free to make your own judgements or withold judgement until more information is available as I am choosing to do. I am definitely looking forward to seeing Honel and Wing pitch this year. reading your scouting report on him...87-88 mph fastball , big 12 -6 breaker , the name kevin bierne popped into my head
February 12, 200422 yr Author Bierne certainly had a nice breaking ball. I am somewhat surprised he never hung on in the Majors, even as a 5th starter for someone. He had a nice changeup as well.
February 12, 200422 yr Rex since you know a lot about the minors, did you ever get the chance to see Jason Grilli pitch? And in the small chance that you did, what did you think?
February 12, 200422 yr Bierne certainly had a nice breaking ball. I am somewhat surprised he never hung on in the Majors, even as a 5th starter for someone. He had a nice changeup as well. i thought bierne had a chance too..especially when they changed the strike zone to start calling higher strikes...i really thought he'd really benefit from that with his big curve..
February 12, 200422 yr Author Rex since you know a lot about the minors, did you ever get the chance to see Jason Grilli pitch? And in the small chance that you did, what did you think? No, I didn't. He came up with the Marlins and they did not have an affiliate in the Southern League at that time. Last year was the first year in the league for the Marlins (maybe 2nd, hell i can't remember).
February 12, 200422 yr He's Just Warming Up Rex, I need a registration to log in. Do you or anyone else mind posting it? Thx
February 13, 200422 yr reading your scouting report on him...87-88 mph fastball , big 12 -6 breaker , the name kevin bierne popped into my head what a mind you must have to have that pop in!!!!! what a name from the past! memory rush not taking over
February 13, 200422 yr what a mind you must have to have that pop in!!!!! what a name from the past! memory rush not taking over when i die my family will get millions from some hospital for the right to open up my head and study all the abnomalities in my brain
February 13, 200422 yr Author when i die my family will get millions from some hospital for the right to open up my head and study all the abnomalities in my brain question is..... will they find anything worth studying or will everything that falls out and seventy-five cents get them no more than a soda?
February 13, 200422 yr question is..... will they find anything worth studying or will everything that falls out and seventy-five cents get them no more than a soda?
February 13, 200422 yr question is..... will they find anything worth studying or will everything that falls out and seventy-five cents get them no more than a soda? hey what do i care...ill be dead
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