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Post by soxpatsceltics on Apr 19, 2018 17:06:24 GMT -5
Am I missing anything on this guy? He's succeeded at every level, strikes out a batter per inning and basically doesn't walk anyone, doesn't give up home runs, and is a 6'5 LHP with 3 pitches. He spent 5 years in college and has a been a quick mover, I see no reason why he shouldn't be considered to be a legitimate prospect, even if he only ends up as a 5th starter. Reminds me a lot of Brian Johnson.
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Kyle Hart
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Post by Addam603 on Apr 19, 2018 17:21:57 GMT -5
Part of the reason is his stuff. I don’t know the exact scouting report on him, but I don’t think any of his pitches really stand out. Furthermore, he’s been pretty old for the levels he’s been at so far. 2.1 years older than average in Greenville last year. 1.3 in Salem.
That being said, I think he should get some more love if he continues to succeed this year. He’s up in the high minors now and is only 0.6 years older than average. A good year could push him up the boards.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Apr 19, 2018 17:43:23 GMT -5
He was 88-89 for me in ST, I think. Stuff didn't really stand out. I admittedly wasn't watching too closely, though, because he was starting on the field opposite Houck, and Ian and Chaz were both on the road watching Scherff because we thought Houck would be up there.
And to be honest, 5 years in college, and his therefore being very old for the level he's been at, isn't a good thing.
He had a good start last time out but he got rocked in his first start, allowing 11 hits, 6 for extra bases, in 3 2/3. He's the type of guy that needs to show it at every level. This season will be important to him. He's certainly interesting, and that's why he's ranked in the SoxProspects rankings, but he's really going to have to show he can pitch with his stuff in the upper minors to move the needle much for me.
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Post by soxpatsceltics on Apr 19, 2018 18:39:02 GMT -5
He was 88-89 for me in ST, I think. Stuff didn't really stand out. I admittedly wasn't watching too closely, though, because he was starting on the field opposite Houck, and Ian and Chaz were both on the road watching Scherff because we thought Houck would be up there. Isn't that basically Brian Johnson's profile? Johnson tops out at like 90, Fangraphs has his average fastball velocity at 87.5 mph. Hart is only a year and a half behind him (Johnson was at AA at 23/24 and AAA/majors at 24/25) and before Johnson made his debut, he was a consensus top 50 prospect. Only difference that I see is draft pedigree.
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Post by ramireja on Apr 19, 2018 23:51:03 GMT -5
He was 88-89 for me in ST, I think. Stuff didn't really stand out. I admittedly wasn't watching too closely, though, because he was starting on the field opposite Houck, and Ian and Chaz were both on the road watching Scherff because we thought Houck would be up there. Isn't that basically Brian Johnson's profile? Johnson tops out at like 90, Fangraphs has his average fastball velocity at 87.5 mph. Hart is only a year and a half behind him (Johnson was at AA at 23/24 and AAA/majors at 24/25) and before Johnson made his debut, he was a consensus top 50 prospect. Only difference that I see is draft pedigree. If by profile you mean FB velocity....then sure....they're similar. But just about anyone of interest in our system has a FB that averages 88 or higher and hardly any are projecting to be what Brian Johnson is now. Hart doesn't have 3 average-to-above-average secondary pitches with above average control and command. There is a reason why Johnson gets by with his velocity.
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