June 9, 201312 yr The crazy thing is that if you just glanced solely at OPS numbers, Hawkins at his young age would be putting up a mid 800's number in the Carolina League, which isn't traditionally known as a "hitter's paradise" compared to the SAL. Granted, his batting average is still "only" .224, and the K numbers look awful, but it's not reflecting the overall improvement in play since he came back from his time on the shelf.
June 9, 201312 yr I complained about Hawkins being rushed and striking out too much. But gotta say that he's been better since returning from injury -- and he's second in the Carolina League in HRs now after missing 30 games. That's pretty ridiculous.
June 9, 201312 yr Pretty nice story on Chris Beck after he pitched the complete game last night and made the Carolina League all-star team. http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=2...lb&sid=milb
June 9, 201312 yr Very impressive from Hawkins since he returned from the DL. We don't often have prospects capable of doing what he is doing
June 9, 201312 yr Hawkins now 3/4 and a triple away from a cycle. Not sure if he'll get another AB or not.
June 9, 201312 yr Hawkins finished 3/4 with a K. Now all the way up to .229. That's the best development this season...along with Danks looking better (still won't believe he's back until he shuts down some Top 3-5 offensive teams like the Tigers, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, etc.)
June 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (beautox @ Jun 8, 2013 -> 08:53 PM) Micah Johnson 2/3 with a BB, 2 SB (second and third) and 2 CS That's Michael Johnson with 2 CS. It's often easy to confuse those two. It's wonderful to see Micah get back on track in the baserunning department after being slow down recently.
June 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jun 8, 2013 -> 10:05 PM) That's Michael Johnson with 2 CS. It's often easy to confuse those two. It's wonderful to see Micah get back on track in the baserunning department after being slow down recently. even better
June 9, 201312 yr Hawkins has reached base in all 8 games since returning from DL, going hitless just once.
June 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Jun 8, 2013 -> 10:25 PM) What are Hawkins post injury numbers? 13 for 37 (.351), 5 2B's, 3B, 4 hr's, 14 rbi's, 12 K's, 1 walk.... Has upped his OPS all the way up to 886.
June 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Jun 9, 2013 -> 12:25 AM) What are Hawkins post injury numbers? In 9 games hitting .344, 4 HR, 4 2B, 13 RBI, 1 BB, 11 K, .900+ SLG (!!!), 1.300+ OPS (!!!) He is still striking out a ton, 32%, but that's actually LOWER than the 50% he was at before his injury. Edited June 9, 201312 yr by Chilihead90
June 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 8, 2013 -> 11:15 PM) In 9 games hitting .344, 4 HR, 4 2B, 13 RBI, 1 BB, 11 K, .900+ SLG (!!!), 1.300+ OPS (!!!) He is still striking out a ton, 32%, but that's actually LOWER than the 50% he was at before his injury. I looked again. It should be 8 games, including a DH. 11/30 (.367), 4 2B, 3B, 4 HR's, 12 RBI's, 1 BB, 11 K's. Has played every game June 2nd through 8th, including the DH on the 3rd.
June 9, 201312 yr Here's video of his home run http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?con...55&sid=milb
June 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 9, 2013 -> 08:19 AM) Here's video of his home run http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?con...55&sid=milb Thanks for the link, that ball was hurt
June 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jun 9, 2013 -> 07:45 PM) Thanks for the link, that ball was hurt From the videos that MILB has shown of him this year, he doesn't hit any cheapies
June 9, 201312 yr He's been better since the return, but that K rate is still in red flag territory. If he cuts it to something below 30 for an extended period this season I'll believe he's OK again. Until then, I'm doubtful that K rate allows him to succeed in the Majors.
June 9, 201312 yr All about progression/improvement with Hawkins. He at least knows he can play at High A level now...feels like he belongs and not worried about a demotion to Kanny. At his age, bypassing one full level, 30-35% is expected as a K rate, with how raw and inexperienced he is....of course, you want to see that cut down to 30% or 25% as he moves forward, but that kind of raw power just doesn't exist anywhere else in our system. He SHOULD be a lot better the next 2 1/2 months of the season. Edited June 9, 201312 yr by caulfield12
June 9, 201312 yr QUOTE (bbilek1 @ Jun 9, 2013 -> 03:38 PM) You're jumping the gun here. He hasn't even been playing for a full year yet and he suffered an injury. For all we know, they're making him do something that will make him strikeout a lot. I'd be a little bit more patient. I'm not jumping the gun. He was pathetic for the first two months of the season. No way around it. I'm just saying I won't believe in him until the K rate drops. I didn't say I don't think he can. I'm just not going to concern myself with the number of homers he hits or anything else until the K rate goes below 30. Even in the high 20s there are serious issues, but at least there's hope at that point.
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