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Post by jimed14 on Feb 14, 2017 15:57:42 GMT -5
That's one of the tough things about switch-hitters. From the left side I think I might give 'em both 60s. From the right side (meaning Moncada's right vs. Devers left, obv), I'd agree with you, I think. I feel like way too many guys switch hit that shouldn't. Their switch hitting splits are terrible That's usually because it's hard for switch hitters who are naturally LH to get enough PAs vs. LHP to keep up with the other side. Especially when they're quick movers. You can only work so much in a batting cage. That's my guess anyway. |
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Post by James Dunne on Feb 15, 2017 10:12:29 GMT -5
Moncada presents such interesting development questions. Does it make sense to develop him as a second baseman, where he's okay and his bat will play incredibly, or as an outfielder where he has the physical tools to be great but there are no guarantees and the bat is less of a plus. BUT... if the bat does maximize, it will be a plus anywhere, so does it make sense to just put him at the easiest position? Also, does it make sense to have him keep switch hitting, where he shows some promise but also more holes in his swing, or try hitting left-handed all of the time. His left-handed swing is basically perfect but he probably hasn't been in that batters box against a lefty arm in years and it would almost certainly set him back - the question is whether the setback would be temporary and would end up maximizing his potential in the end. And these types of questions seem to exist with a lot of players, but in Moncada's case they are all the more tantalizing because not only does he have the upside to be great, but there are seemingly a few different paths for him to become great. On the other hand, there are more ways he could go wrong compared to a more polished player like Benintendi or Swanson.
He's just such an interesting prospect to follow, development wise. There's a lot happening there.
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Post by rookie13 on Feb 15, 2017 20:06:38 GMT -5
Moncada presents such interesting development questions. Does it make sense to develop him as a second baseman, where he's okay and his bat will play incredibly, or as an outfielder where he has the physical tools to be great but there are no guarantees and the bat is less of a plus. BUT... if the bat does maximize, it will be a plus anywhere, so does it make sense to just put him at the easiest position? Also, does it make sense to have him keep switch hitting, where he shows some promise but also more holes in his swing, or try hitting left-handed all of the time. His left-handed swing is basically perfect but he probably hasn't been in that batters box against a lefty arm in years and it would almost certainly set him back - the question is whether the setback would be temporary and would end up maximizing his potential in the end. And these types of questions seem to exist with a lot of players, but in Moncada's case they are all the more tantalizing because not only does he have the upside to be great, but there are seemingly a few different paths for him to become great. On the other hand, there are more ways he could go wrong compared to a more polished player like Benintendi or Swanson. He's just such an interesting prospect to follow, development wise. There's a lot happening there. I was thinking about a lot of these questions earlier. Obviously the White Sox could use help in a lot of different places, but with the loss of Eaton you'd think that they would at least consider putting him in the OF to try maximizing his athletic value, and to make up for some lost defense from Eaton. I'd let him keep switch hitting. If he completely fails from the right side for the first few months of the season, maybe consider making him only bat from the left side. But until then, he's not even 22 yet so I'd let him keep trying until he proves he can't. I gotta say, it would be absolutely amazing to still have him as a Red Sox and be discussing these topics. So many outcomes, so many ways to get there. This will be the first time in a while that I'm thrilled to see another team's prospect (potentially) take over the league. |
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Post by ryan24 on Feb 16, 2017 7:55:50 GMT -5
Moncada presents such interesting development questions. Does it make sense to develop him as a second baseman, where he's okay and his bat will play incredibly, or as an outfielder where he has the physical tools to be great but there are no guarantees and the bat is less of a plus. BUT... if the bat does maximize, it will be a plus anywhere, so does it make sense to just put him at the easiest position? Also, does it make sense to have him keep switch hitting, where he shows some promise but also more holes in his swing, or try hitting left-handed all of the time. His left-handed swing is basically perfect but he probably hasn't been in that batters box against a lefty arm in years and it would almost certainly set him back - the question is whether the setback would be temporary and would end up maximizing his potential in the end. And these types of questions seem to exist with a lot of players, but in Moncada's case they are all the more tantalizing because not only does he have the upside to be great, but there are seemingly a few different paths for him to become great. On the other hand, there are more ways he could go wrong compared to a more polished player like Benintendi or Swanson. He's just such an interesting prospect to follow, development wise. There's a lot happening there. Moncada has a BIG mountain to climb. He failed big time when he was brought up to the bigs last year. Probably the first time he has really struggled and failed. I am sure he feels big time pressure going into the white sox camp as being the key piece in the trade of their star pitcher. Lots of guys came up and failed because they could not hit the curve. It makes sense to me that the sox should have put him in the outfield to start , but I am NO EXPERT. Then again maybe he only wanted to play 2nd. I wish him well with his career. I look at this as similar to a trade that was made back a while ago by the sox. The sox traded a young super prospect shortstop for a pitcher named beckett and a 3rd baseman named Lowell. That trade worked out pretty well for the sox. I hope this one does too. |
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