mac9001 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 16, 2017 -> 07:40 PM) It's been a real rough WSox career so far for V. Diaz. Have to wonder how healthy he is. I saw him on TV a few days ago and there isn't anything visibly wrong. There were no gun readings but he looked like a power pitcher. Was throwing strikes and the fastball had decent life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) In the Charlotte game, I noticed that Micah Johnson was in CF for Gwinnett. Just his 7th game this year. Edited July 17, 2017 by oldsox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I am giddy thinking of all the walks Eloy and Moncada are going to take over the next decade on the south side. These are not your typical WS tools only prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Micker went 1-3 with a walk and strikeout. Call got a hit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 16, 2017 -> 06:59 PM) Rough start for Adams. Seems he's followed up his great start with stinkers this year He had a 2.89 xFIP as a 21 year old in AA prior to tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Abbot is performing really well. So is Hickman. Neither striking out too much either. Kiel also had a scoreless inning with only one walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 17, 2017 -> 08:21 AM) Abbot is performing really well. So is Hickman. Neither striking out too much either. Kiel also had a scoreless inning with only one walk 8 BBs to 4Ks for Abbot. It's early but that's awesome, especially given how raw he supposedly is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 QUOTE (Username @ Jul 17, 2017 -> 08:25 AM) 8 BBs to 4Ks for Abbot. It's early but that's awesome, especially given how raw he supposedly is. Yeah. I'm just thinking back to Zangari, who had a nice start to AZL but was k'ing a ton. Really like to see Abbott doing...exactly what he did in his small town high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) SSS I know, but I really like seeing three LatAm guys with double-digit walk rates in Nunez, Mercedes, & Alfaro. These three guys will shoot up the prospect rankings if their walk rates don't fall off too much. Edited July 17, 2017 by Chicago White Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 17, 2017 -> 10:26 AM) SSS I know, but I really like seeing three LatAm guys with double-digit walk rates in Nunez, Mercedes, & Alfaro. These three guys will shoot up the prospect rankings if their walk rates don't fall off too much. There was a time (13 months ago) that Alfaro was our top C prospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Jul 17, 2017 -> 09:30 AM) There was a time (13 months ago) that Alfaro was our top C prospect Our catching depth is actually pretty exciting relative to where it's been in the past. Collins looks like he just might stick at catcher long-term and could be a star if his bat develops to original expectations. Zavala has played himself from just a fringe guy to someone who looks fairly likely to reach the majors in some capacity. I'm still not sure where the org feels Skoug ultimately ends up long-term, but his bat could offset any of his defensive short-comings if they try to get him to stick at catcher. And then you have the young/raw guys like Perez & Alfaro in rookie ball that have some decent upside. This is the best our catching situation has looked like since I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 17, 2017 -> 09:52 AM) Our catching depth is actually pretty exciting relative to where it's been in the past. Collins looks like he just might stick at catcher long-term and could be a star if his bat develops to original expectations. Zavala has played himself from just a fringe guy to someone who looks fairly likely to reach the majors in some capacity. I'm still not sure where the org feels Skoug ultimately ends up long-term, but his bat could offset any of his defensive short-comings if they try to get him to stick at catcher. And then you have the young/raw guys like Perez & Alfaro in rookie ball that have some decent upside. This is the best our catching situation has looked like since I can remember. There's also Hickman, but he's been playing 1b and DH so much in AZL I'm wondering if they are moving him off C. The BA podcast after the Q trade harped on this a bit. The catchers in their top 100 aren't even that good! Everyone is starved for it. 100% the part to be optimistic about with Collins is that he could stick and be good at plate discipline/have occassional pop. It may not be all star level, but catchers really are barren in majors on down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 17, 2017 -> 09:58 AM) There's also Hickman, but he's been playing 1b and DH so much in AZL I'm wondering if they are moving him off C. The BA podcast after the Q trade harped on this a bit. The catchers in their top 100 aren't even that good! Everyone is starved for it. 100% the part to be optimistic about with Collins is that he could stick and be good at plate discipline/have occassional pop. It may not be all star level, but catchers really are barren in majors on down. I kept Hickman off for that very reason. But you're right about Collins, if he can be even average defensively, I think he brings enough to the table offensively to be a solid everyday catcher. Having said that, I really expect his offensive numbers to take a big jump next season. I have a feeling the development team have kept his offensive adjustments at a minimum and with time his bat to ball skills will improve. If you follow his at-bats, the plate discipline is incredible, just needs to find a way to make more consistent contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 The catching position in the lower level is probably the strongest of any position. Alfaro, Skoug, Hickman, Perez, Cooper, and Colina are all legit or fringe prospects and are having a pretty good start to the year. I'm hoping one or two of them graduates to Low A soon. But of course, there's a lot more to a catcher than just hitting the ball. Can't tell how those guys are progressing outside of that department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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