Comments on: Double-A Leader Boards: The Hitters

By: MARCELLE

MARCELLE — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:27:30 +0000

I have ended up searching all over for that post. Thank goodness I just came across this at Bing.

By: BS

BS — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:48:35 +0000

What does “usable, in-game power” mean? Is that in contrast to batting practice power? (referring to Michael Taylor)

By: Drew

Drew — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:33:33 +0000

Two quick things about the two Tigers prospects:

Ryan Strieby has been moved to LF.

Brennan Boesch has never been a 3B, he is a RF.

By: Marc

Marc — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:55:06 +0000

Firstly, BA and HR still have value for looking at players; we can still learn from the stats… but the point is not to rely to heavily on these stats. My post by no means looks at HRs and AVG and says this player is a prospect solely because he hits a lot of homers or hits for a high average. Like it or not, these two categories are still used by a large portion of the industry. These are rankings used by MLB itself, for right or wrong. The point of this post is to talk about prospects and minor league players… It takes a group of players ranked together by one indicatior and discusses how they differ when taking a number of other factors into consideration. Later in the week I will be looking at a few more “Fangraph” stats like FIP, ISO, wOBA, etc…

Erik, I am not sure Barney’s glove is enough to justify a regular spot on an annually-contending team like the Cubs… maybe the Pirates.

By: Andy S

Andy S — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:44:52 +0000

No, it probably wouldn’t populate the list more, but it could very well be a different list of prospects. I don’t feel like batting average is something that’s really something I’m going to keep my eye on with minor leaguers…I would think it would be more plate-discipline, contact rate, and power. So HRs might be fine, but why not look at isop, SLG, OBP, wOBA, or BB/K rate?

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:36:24 +0000

Well, to be fair, even if you look at more telling stats, it’s not like the list is going to be suddenly littered with prospects.

However, as a Red Sox fan, I must point out that Josh Reddick, who is at least 2 years younger than all three Eastern League guys on this list, is third in the EL in Isop.

By: Erik Manning

Erik Manning — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:32:29 +0000

Talking to people who talk to scouts, Henley is a 4th outfielder. He’s more “grit” than tools. I think his SLG this year might be inflated by playing in a very hitter friendly environment.

Marc, I’ve heard some fantastic reports on Barney’s glove. I agree that his bat profiles as a utility infielder, but could he be flying a bit under the radar due to the fact he can really pick it at short?

By: Andy S

Andy S — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:53:16 +0000

I’m rather confused as to why we’re looking at BA and HR.

By: Marc

Marc — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:49:47 +0000

He doesn’t hit for enough power to justify working out of a traditional power position, especially on a team that is in need of additional power sources.

By: TMW

TMW — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:25:44 +0000

RE: Tyler Henley

A high average contact hitter with decent OBP skills that has a career .474 SLG doesn’t hit for enough power to get on base in front of Pujols? I don’t understand.