Merkin hyping W-S CFer Terrell Tatum

[caulfield12]

https://www.mlb.com/news/terrell-tatum-eyeing-big-league-chance
 

You can pretty much guarantee that every single legit minor league prospect is going to get a shout out soon.

Not sure where this kid fits if it’s not RF.

Would certainly be better off with him playing LF from the second half of 2024 onwards if the goal is to save as much money as possible again…if someone will take at least half of Benintendi’s salary or more optimistically 65-70%.

 

https://www.milb.com/player/jonathan-cannon-686563

Next one will be this guy for the rotation with the same mid to late 2024 timeline in mind…since Norge Vera seems about as far away from the bigs right now as Yosimar Cousin.

 

Mena will be on the list with Thompson as well…since Martin has a long road to TJS recovery now.

[oldsox]

Tatum, Jacob Burke, Wilfred Veras, Colas..... 4 real outfield prospects.  Can't wait.

[The Kids Can Play]

35 minutes ago, oldsox said:

Tatum, Jacob Burke, Wilfred Veras, Colas..... 4 real outfield prospects.  Can't wait.

That's due to the brilliance of genius Rick Hahn stud scouting dept. and coaching staff for our 26th ranked farm system!

Keep them coming Rick!

[caulfield12]

2 hours ago, oldsox said:

Tatum, Jacob Burke, Wilfred Veras, Colas..... 4 real outfield prospects.  Can't wait.

Only rivaled by Call, Fisher, Steele Walker, Basabe, Lu Gon, Adolfo (biggest concern for that offseason was losing him), Rutherford, etc.

[caulfield12]

It’s happening!
 

Walk highlights.  Next thing you know, James Beard will miraculously crack the Top 250 list.

In all seriousness…is there any chance in a million years Tatum can play RF if Colas flops?  Because he looks like more of a CF/LF type from highlights.

 

Great, he sounds exactly like a cross between Luis Polonia and Benintendi…lol.  Middle paragraph pretty much par for the course with the way the last 2 years of Sox baseball have gone.

 

“Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 45 | Run: 65 | Arm: 40 | Field: 55 | Overall: 40 

Tatum spent his first three seasons at North Carolina State as a part-time player, then hit .317/.423/.543 with 12 homers and 16 steals as the Wolfpack reached the College World Series semifinals in 2021. He hit a massive home run to beat Jack Leiter and Vanderbilt, 1-0, in Omaha shortly before the White Sox made him a 16th-round pick. He played just 42 games in his first full season because he drew a 50-game suspension after testing positive for amphetamines, and an ankle injury limited him to just six contests in the Arizona Fall League. 

Tatum collected just 600 at-bats in the past five years between college and the Minors, so he has more untapped potential at the plate than most 23-year-olds. He has a quick left-handed swing and a willingness to work counts and draw walks, but he also strikes out way too much (30 percent of his plate appearance in his first two pro seasons), puts the ball on the ground far too often (28 percent) and uses the opposite field almost to a fault. He has enough bat speed and wiry strength to produce at least 15 homers per season but will need to turn on and lift more pitches to get there. 

With his well-above-average speed, Tatum is dangerous on the bases and covers plenty of ground in center field. His below-average arm is playable in center and left but limits his usefulness in right. His speed and defense could help make him a useful fourth outfielder if he doesn't provide enough offense to be a regular.”

Edited May 26, 2023 by caulfield12

[Timmy U]

Have you watched him play?  I have. Slightly old for the level, but dominate.Tatum gives you a good at bat every time up. That’s why his obp is pushing .500. Why crap on the guy?

[Autumn Dreamin]

Tatum was also featured pretty heavily in a recent Washington Post article about stealing bases with the rule changes. He lobbied for a green light and got it, 20 bags so far this year.

I like him.

[caulfield12]

4 hours ago, Timmy U said:

Have you watched him play?  I have. Slightly old for the level, but dominate.Tatum gives you a good at bat every time up. That’s why his obp is pushing .500. Why crap on the guy?

It’s more on Merkin for having to dig so deep for any positive stories on the Sox minor league system.

[oldsox]

8 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

It’s more on Merkin for having to dig so deep for any positive stories on the Sox minor league system.

Move Burke up from Kanny and put him in Center, then move Tatum to Left. Keep Veras in Right.

[Timmy U]

1 hour ago, oldsox said:

Move Burke up from Kanny and put him in Center, then move Tatum to Left. Keep Veras in Right.

The Sox move a lot of guys right after the draft. I believe Burke is pretty advanced for low A, but keep in mind he missed the first month of the season. I think Tatum goes to AA before he moves back to left. His arm is a little weak, but he can play center. His upside is an annoying leadoff guy who takes a lot of walks and battles every ab. He has a little Tony Phillips in his game. That is better in center. Also, if he's a 4th outfielder eventually, you want to prove he can play cf.