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Collins 3 Run HR, swung on a 3-0 count.

Madrigal up again in the Top of the 7th. 1/2 today with a HBP and BB. And he hits a HR.

That doesn't sound like a 5 WAR player, it is a 5 WAR player. In 2016 Pedroia was worth 5.0 fWAR. He hit .318/.376/.449, .825 OPS, .131 ISO, 15 HR, 7 SB, .339 BABIP, 122 wRC+, -4.3 BsR, 14.1 Off, 11.1 Def, 8.7% BB, 10.5% K. In 2015 Kinsler was worth 3.9 fWAR. He hit .296/.342/.428, .770 OPS, .131 ISO, 11 HR, 10 SB, .323 BABIP, 110 wRC+, +0.5 BsR, 8.4 Off, 6.2 Def, 6.4% BB, 11.9% K. In 2014 Zobrist was worth 4.7 fWAR. He hit .272/.354/.395, .749 OPS, . 123 ISO, 10 HR, 10 SB, .301 BABIP, 117 wRC+, +2.2 BsR, 14.2 Off, 8.0 Def, 11.5% BB, 12.8% K. In 2014 Kinsler was worth 4.5 fWAR. He hit .275/.307/.420, .727 OPS, .145 ISO, 17 HR, 15 SB, .288 BABIP, 103 wRC+, +5.7 BsR, 8.2 Off, 10.1 Def, 4.0% BB, 10.9% K. That's 3 seasons (Zobrist and Kinsler) of a player with under a .775 OPS, very good defense, and decent to good base running with an average of 4.37 fWAR per season. In 2014 Pedroia was worth 3.8 fWAR. He hit .278/.337/.376, .713 OPS, 0.98 ISO, 7 HRs, 6 SB, .307 BABIP, 98 wRC+, -1.0 BsR, -2.2 Off, 17.7 Def, 8.4% BB, 12.3% K. If Madrigal were to hit .300/.360./.440 while stealing 20 bags and playing gold glove level D he would be an absolute stud at 2B.

Yes.

Zack Collins 0/0 3 BB.

Gary Sanchez (age 20-22) at AA (191 G) 841 PAs, 754 ABs, .265/.335/.424, .759 OPS, 27 HR, 27.93 AB/HR, .159 ISO, 8.8 BB%, 18.67 K% Zack Collins (age 22/23) at AA (55 G) 233 PAs, 172 ABs, .256/.442/.453, .895 OPS, 9 HRs, 19.1 AB/HR, .198 ISO, 24.5 BB%, 26.6 K%

5/26/18 scoreboard Collins with a BB.

Collins 3/3 2 BB. OPS at .906 now. Collins vs RHP on the year .289/.458/.557 1.015 OPS. Collins at AA (53 games) .259/.438/.464 .902 OPS. 53 BB. 57 K. 9 HRs. 36 runs.

Right now does it look like he and Bobby Witt Jr. are the top 2 in the 2019 Draft?

Collins now 3/3 after a single against a LHP

Collins another HR. 2/2 2 HRs and a BB.

I know this is the 2018 MLB Draft thread, but is there a legit no brainer #1 overall prospect for the 2019 draft? Like a Bryce Harper or ARod type?

6 for 26 in those 7 games with 3 HRs, 6RBI, 5 BBs, 6Ks, .231/.355/.692 1.047 OPS.

Just for reference the Sox have only had 14 occurrences since 1901 where a Catcher (min 160 PA) had an OPS of .800 or greater for a season. 5 were by Carlton Fisk. The Sox have only had 3 occurrences since 1901 where a Catcher (min 160 PA) had an OPS of .850 or greater for a season.

The guy only has 35 games, and 142 PA at AA. His #s have gotten slightly better offensively at AA compared to A+. AA - .864 OPS. 36 BB (25.25%) : 37 K (26.06%). ISO .198 A+ - .828 OPS. 109 BB (18.83%) :157 K (27.12%). ISO .217 If the Sox can get a catcher that can adequately handle the position while posting an OB% around .375, hitting around 20 HRs, and an OPS around .800 sign me up. Do not care if he hits .220.

Collins 2 BB already.

Collins after 94 PA in 22 games now at .229/.415/.414 line. 23.4% BB rate, 26.6% K rate with 3 HRs, 16 runs, and 10 RBI. wRC+ of 142. BABIP .302. His last 9 games: .424/.558/.727. 14 hits. 2 2Bs, 1 3B, 2 HR, 11 R, 7 RBI, 9 BB (20.93%), 6 K (13.95%). BABIP .480.

Eloy 3 run HR

Collins 1B, followed by an Eloy 3 run HR. Collins up to a .389 OB%. .176/.389/.372

Adolfo 3 run HR

Collins HR. 2/4 1 HR, 1 BB, 2 RBI, 0 K tonight so far, couple passed balls too.

It is still extremely early for Collins. After tonight's 2/4 2 2B, BB effort he now has a BABIP of .107 on the season. He only has 41 ABs, and 56 PAs (14 BBs) this season. If Collins were to be around his BABIP from last season (.282 A+, .286 AA) he would have 5 more hits, his line would then be .219/.411/.341.

If it means being in a position to be in the hunt every year for a World Series title from 2020 to 2024, yes.