Comments on: Scouting Comparison: Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon

By: Shubbs

Shubbs — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:27:38 +0000

Please do! I am intersted in learning more about Arenado.

By: Shubbs

Shubbs — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:26:27 +0000

I agree. Reading the article, I was thinking Taillon would project as the better prospect. I also like the fact that Taillon is younger, and they are both in Bradenton now.

By: Homer

Homer — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:20:26 +0000

Hultzen vs. Paxton vs. Walker?

By: The Real Neal

The Real Neal — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:42:37 +0000

I wish he (and others) would refrain from using the terms “plus” and “plus/plus”. Just say a number. There’s no point in itroducing more lingo, the 20 to 80 scouting range is already baffling enough.

By: The Real Neal

The Real Neal — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:38:55 +0000

This is something often said, and it never makes any sense.

Bigger people tend to be stronger, but they do not tend to have more endurance, in fact it’s the reverse. If two guys of the same height use the “effort” or strain to deliver a pitch of the same velocity, it is the thinner player who actually uses fewer calories, as is more likely to be able to sustain that effort for a longer period.

Now, if you have one guy who can throw 98, but is comfortable throwing 92, compared to a guy who throws 98 as his normal velocity, then the first guy is making extra effort, and it will be difficult to sustain that throughout a game.

But do not confuse thickness of body with better endurance. Only in baseball is that myth perpetuated, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why.

By: Joe Gerard

Joe Gerard — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:17:49 +0000

Really good analysis, Mark. I am a big fan of Cole’s change-up. His arm speed is excellent, and I think he will develop this into a real wipeout, K weapon.

By: Eddie Bajek

Eddie Bajek — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:35:40 +0000

Jacob Turner vs. Trever Feeney!