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Semien is hitting a lot of doubles in aaa so far.

 

 

Carlos Sanchez taken out of the game

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Semien adds two walks. He's the s***.

 

Garcia hit into DP, then 2-RBI single.

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 07:45 PM)
Semien adds two walks. He's the s***.

 

I'm so f***ing stoked that the Sox have a legit prospect with some plate discipline.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 07:53 PM)
I'm so f***ing stoked that the Sox have a legit prospect with some plate discipline.

 

Who are some fail comps to Semien? Guys with 1:1 or better in AA/AAA that doesn't translate up to mlb.

Hawkins with 2 hits, including a homer. Seems to be making much better contact the last few games.

Garcia also has 2 walks. Who said he didn't have the plate discipline

Sickels says Semien could be a regular if he maxes out his tools. Was hoping for a little better write up. Link.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 08:34 PM)
Sickels says Semien could be a regular if he maxes out his tools. Was hoping for a little better write up. Link.

 

I am really starting to believe he might be like a Ian Desmond type. I don't what position he will stick at though.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 08:34 PM)
Sickels says Semien could be a regular if he maxes out his tools. Was hoping for a little better write up. Link.

 

Discussed in the Semien thread.

Apollogies.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 08:41 PM)
Apollogies.

 

Not needed. Just some discussion there if interested.

I just made an observation.

 

Everyone who's played in Double A B-Ham is having a career high or close to a career high in BB%. I am not sure if this is a factor of the park, the league, or hopefully the pitching staff, but the team as a whole is getting on base a lot. Guys like Semien and Dan Black posted ridiculous walk numbers, while others guys like Walker, Thompson, Jared Mitchell, Andy Wilkins, Saladino (especially last year), even Michael Blanke are posting the highest BB% of their career at BB.

 

Then I tried to picture Courtney Hawkins eventually playing at Double A, and my mind just blew up.

Edited by thxfrthmmrs

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 09:38 PM)
I am really starting to believe he might be like a Ian Desmond type. I don't what position he will stick at though.

 

Ben Zobrist maybe?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 10:53 PM)
Ben Zobrist maybe?

 

I had noticed some similarities there in the past too. I don't know if I've found the perfect comparison player yet

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 09:17 PM)
Hawkins with 2 hits, including a homer. Seems to be making much better contact the last few games.

 

Two straight games without a strikeout. Can't remember the last time he did that

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Aug 7, 2013 -> 08:53 PM)
I just made an observation.

 

Everyone who's played in Double A B-Ham is having a career high or close to a career high in BB%. I am not sure if this is a factor of the park, the league, or hopefully the pitching staff, but the team as a whole is getting on base a lot. Guys like Semien and Dan Black posted ridiculous walk numbers, while others guys like Walker, Thompson, Jared Mitchell, Andy Wilkins, Saladino (especially last year), even Michael Blanke are posting the highest BB% of their career at BB.

 

Then I tried to picture Courtney Hawkins eventually playing at Double A, and my mind just blew up.

How about the coaching? Semien, when I interviewed him last week, specifically credited Gary Ward for some improvements in his approach. Gary's the hitting coach in AA.

 

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 08:56 AM)
How about the coaching? Semien, when I interviewed him last week, specifically credited Gary Ward for some improvements in his approach. Gary's the hitting coach in AA.

I recognize that name, hasn't he been there a while?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 08:13 AM)
I recognize that name, hasn't he been there a while?

 

Winston-Salem in 2012, and Birmingham in 2013.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 08:13 AM)
I recognize that name, hasn't he been there a while?

 

Von Joshua was fired as White Sox hitting coach in 2001. He was replaced by Gary Ward.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 09:18 AM)
Von Joshua was fired as White Sox hitting coach in 2001. He was replaced by Gary Ward.

Ah, that's why. Gracias.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 07:56 AM)
How about the coaching? Semien, when I interviewed him last week, specifically credited Gary Ward for some improvements in his approach. Gary's the hitting coach in AA.

 

Ha, that's what I meant. coaching staff, not pitching staff*

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 10:12 AM)
Ha, that's what I meant. coaching staff, not pitching staff*

OK, I was kinda wondering why you brought up the pitching staff. I figured you mean the other teams' pitching staffs or something. :lol:

 

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