Yeah, I've been around here for all the David Cooks and CJ Retherfords.

 

If it's not Wilkins, it's Dan Black, or Earley, or some random guy who puts up pretty good stats.

 

 

Using statistical analysis is ONE tool, but not the be all, end all, when discussing minor league prospects and their projectability at the major league level.

 

If nobody in the organization believes he'll develop that power, it doesn't matter what statistic you throw out there.

 

Why do you think they gave up so quickly on Ryan Sweeney, for example?

 

 

 

And yes, I think .270 is a pretty good number to use as a barometer for Trayce Thompson's batting average. Obviously, .268 vs. .270 doesn't matter, or 14 vs. 15, but if you really believe Ravelo's going to hit more than 5 homers this year, more power to you. Do you want to make a bet?

 

It's one out of about 10 other indicators you could look at, however.

You are comparing Ravelo to Retherford, Cook, Black and Earley? Seriously? Wilkins could kind of maybe make sense, but those others are not in the same throught process. Where are you getting that?

 

And what's with the tangent about statistical analtsis vs scouting? Do you have any scouting info at all on Ravelo? He was drafted in the 6th round by the Sox, despite being very raw, and scouts noted at the time he had potential for plus power. Sox clearly believe in him - he missed half of last season, but still got promoted to A+ at age 21 (and barely that) quickly into this season. I've also watched some video of him hitting. Do you have any scouting/tools information to provide? Because by all indications, they think he can do something.

 

Why is it so hard to believe for you that he isn't going to hit more than 5 home runs? And why does that matter much THIS YEAR anyway?

 

Make a bet? Are you 12?

 

You are comparing Ravelo to Retherford, Cook, Black and Earley? Seriously? Wilkins could kind of maybe make sense, but those others are not in the same throught process. Where are you getting that?

 

And what's with the tangent about statistical analtsis vs scouting? Do you have any scouting info at all on Ravelo? He was drafted in the 6th round by the Sox, despite being very raw, and scouts noted at the time he had potential for plus power. Sox clearly believe in him - he missed half of last season, but still got promoted to A+ at age 21 (and barely that) quickly into this season. I've also watched some video of him hitting. Do you have any scouting/tools information to provide? Because by all indications, they think he can do something.

 

Why is it so hard to believe for you that he isn't going to hit more than 5 home runs? And why does that matter much THIS YEAR anyway?

 

Make a bet? Are you 12?

 

 

Fine, Jon Gilmore, if you prefer.

 

If you want to go really old school, Mario Valdez.

Edited June 28, 201312 yr by caulfield12