caulfield12 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Basically, Brian Anderson told a reporter in Tucson (where he went to college) that if he was not going to make the Royals or any other major league club he would make the switch to pitching (he was a highly thought of P in high school and early in his U of A career- throwing 95) But, I have found out that this was more of a gusto reaction at the time of the interview…He is going to stay in the OF and will go to Omaha if needed. from blog at kcstar.com The next Sergio Santos or Jason Dellaero/Brooks Kieschnick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...t=0&start=0 jump in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Brian Anderson strikes me as more of the next Jersey Shore cast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 5, 2010 -> 12:46 PM) Brian Anderson strikes me as more of the next Jersey Shore cast... He needs to work on that tan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsoxfan1 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 From RotoWorld Brian N. Anderson Brian Anderson's conversion from outfielder to pitcher has gone well thus far. The right-hander boasts a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 11/4 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings between Rookie ball, Low-A and Triple-A. He threw two scoreless innings in his first appearance at Triple-A Thursday. "He’s definitely throwing major-league stuff," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He’s got his fastball up to 97 mph. His comfort zone is at 95. He’s throwing a 50 slider (on a scale of 20 to 80), which is a major-league average slider. His command is at 45, which is just a tick below." GM Dayton Moore said he didn't know if Anderson would be under consideration for a September callup or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 QUOTE (azsoxfan1 @ Aug 21, 2010 -> 10:29 AM) From RotoWorld Brian N. Anderson Brian Anderson's conversion from outfielder to pitcher has gone well thus far. The right-hander boasts a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 11/4 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings between Rookie ball, Low-A and Triple-A. He threw two scoreless innings in his first appearance at Triple-A Thursday. "He’s definitely throwing major-league stuff," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He’s got his fastball up to 97 mph. His comfort zone is at 95. He’s throwing a 50 slider (on a scale of 20 to 80), which is a major-league average slider. His command is at 45, which is just a tick below." GM Dayton Moore said he didn't know if Anderson would be under consideration for a September callup or not. Holy....s***. Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Good for him. Hope he makes it. He always had the arm but not so much the accuracy, hopefully he works on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I hope he fails. His ineptitude in '06 cost us a playoff appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeFabregas Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 He threw 2 perfect innings the other day at Omaha. No Ks in that outing, though. I've been posting periodic updates in the minor league thread. I had no idea he'd gotten his fastball velocity that high, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I'm surprised at how hard he can throw, but I hope he makes it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooftop Shots Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 QUOTE (azsoxfan1 @ Aug 21, 2010 -> 10:29 AM) From RotoWorld Brian N. Anderson Brian Anderson's conversion from outfielder to pitcher has gone well thus far. The right-hander boasts a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 11/4 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings between Rookie ball, Low-A and Triple-A. He threw two scoreless innings in his first appearance at Triple-A Thursday. QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Aug 21, 2010 -> 12:48 PM) He threw 2 perfect innings the other day at Omaha. No Ks in that outing, though. I've been posting periodic updates in the minor league thread. I had no idea he'd gotten his fastball velocity that high, though. His success rate must be because he is pitching simulation games against himself. That would account for his stats on the mound, as well as the ones behind the plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeFabregas Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 He struck out the side in a perfect inning yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Aug 24, 2010 -> 10:59 PM) He struck out the side in a perfect inning yesterday. Maybe we could trade for him? We need bullpen help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 This is simply awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Just sit some big boobed girls behind home plate. That will take care of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeFabregas Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) These quick conversions really fascinate me. What a pitcher does on the field is so different than what position players do. Santos, for instance, supposedly didn't pitch in high school. That's crazy. Most pitchers have to toil for years in the minors to refine their stuff and learn the finer points. Could you take any athlete with a strong arm and turn them into a relief pitcher in a year or two if they had the mind for it? Edited August 26, 2010 by JorgeFabregas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Aug 25, 2010 -> 10:52 PM) Could you take any athlete with a strong arm and turn them into a relief pitcher in a year or two if they had the mind for it? It worked for Billy Wagner and Troy Percival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Aug 25, 2010 -> 09:52 PM) These quick conversions really fascinate me. What a pitcher does on the field is so different than what position players do. Santos, for instance, supposedly didn't pitch in high school. That's crazy. Most pitchers have to toil for years in the minors to refine their stuff and learn the finer points. Could you take any athlete with a strong arm and turn them into a relief pitcher in a year or two if they had the mind for it? It could also help that they dont have years of doing something wrong mechanically. They work with the best baseball coaches right away instead of growing up with bad mechanics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeFabregas Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) Quarterback can't risk another concussion? Try him out as a relief pitcher. Javelin thrower does want to risk stabbing people? Try him out as a relief pitcher. The only advantage that position players would have on athletes from other sports would be that they have some idea of what hitters are looking for. Edited August 26, 2010 by JorgeFabregas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 21, 2010 -> 12:19 PM) I hope he fails. His ineptitude in '06 cost us a playoff appearance. I thought, like Ozzie, that he was an obnoxious party boy who would've had a better career if he worked as hard as he partied. But how can you wish him failure because he can't hit for s***? I hope he does well for himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YonderLaroche Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The sad thing is we gave up on BA for Mark Kotsay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeFabregas Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 How is that sad? The White Sox were going to give up on him either way. Mark Kotsay just happened to be involved in the transaction. I'm pretty sure that the Royals have been paying him a major league salary this year because, IIRC, he signed a major-league contract and is on their 40-man. I'm not too bummed that the White Sox aren't paying him $400,000 to pitch in the minor leagues this year. I still hope he does well and think his story is interesting, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord chas Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (b-Rye @ Aug 29, 2010 -> 10:45 PM) The sad thing is we gave up on BA for Mark Kotsay. we didnt give up on BA we gave him many chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (lord chas @ Aug 29, 2010 -> 10:55 PM) we didnt give up on BA we gave him many chances And I dont think it is sad at all, every team gave up on BA because he sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 QUOTE (lord chas @ Aug 29, 2010 -> 11:55 PM) we didnt give up on BA we gave him many chances We definitely gave up on him...it was just time to give up on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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