Colson Montgomery - How long until he proves he is a MLB shortstop?

[Balta1701]

4 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Yes....leave him there until he hits 900 plus for at least 6-8 weeks.

Hell I will take 800+ for now. 

[caulfield12]

41 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

Hell I will take 800+ for now. 

Charlotte for half your home games...850-925 should be the equivalent of roughly 750-800 at Birmingham.

[tray]

2 hours ago, Balta1701 said:

I have zero problems with him playing SS for a couple years until we reach a point where he’s unplayable there. I’m fine with that for now. 

I have much bigger problems rushing him up to the big leagues if he doesn’t demolish AAA pitching. If he can’t hit, he won’t be a big leaguer. If he hits enough, there will be a spot for him. The guy we saw last year was not a big leaguer, so all I ask is that he shows me he’s ready in AAA before he gets called up.

Setting aside the issue about whether he can stick at SS, his offensive numbers are a concern.  e.g, at Charlotte in 2024 after 485 ABs he was hitting .214 with a .329 OBP. Anyway, if he doesn't figure into the WSox plans for 2025,  there are other players that might - Andre Lipcius (3b), Lenyn Sosa (SS) Chase Meidroth (2B) Kyle Teel (Catcher) and Braden Montgomery (RF).  That plus Vaughn and Lenyn Sosa should be better.

 

[caulfield12]

2 hours ago, tray said:

Setting aside the issue about whether he can stick at SS, his offensive numbers are a concern.  e.g, at Charlotte in 2024 after 485 ABs he was hitting .214 with a .329 OBP. Anyway, if he doesn't figure into the WSox plans for 2025,  there are other players that might - Andre Lipcius (3b), Lenyn Sosa (SS) Chase Meidroth (2B) Kyle Teel (Catcher) and Braden Montgomery (RF).  That plus Vaughn and Lenyn Sosa should be better.

 

Braden Montgomery is going to take 2 1/2 years to get to the majors in all likelihood....especially since he missed his first short season assignment due to injury.

Starts 2025 in High A if he's fully recovered...then AA/AAA in 2026 and hopefully starting RF in Chicago, somewhere in Year 3.

[tray]

5 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

Braden Montgomery is going to take 2 1/2 years to get to the majors in all likelihood....especially since he missed his first short season assignment due to injury.

Starts 2025 in High A if he's fully recovered...then AA/AAA in 2026 and hopefully starting RF in Chicago, somewhere in Year 3.

I hope you are wrong about that. He will be 22 in April and some think he will be here before Year 3.

 

[oldsox]

He hides his disappointment very well.

[46DidIt]

13 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

Charlotte for half your home games...850-925 should be the equivalent of roughly 750-800 at Birmingham.

So the effect at Charlotte is good for a difference of 200-250 ops at home, in your estimation? Seems kinda high to me

[caulfield12]

1 hour ago, 46DidIt said:

So the effect at Charlotte is good for a difference of 200-250 ops at home, in your estimation? Seems kinda high to me

Just look at how that stadium in Birmingham has historically suppressed numbers while Charlotte has provided the  almost opposite in flat ing counter point...

[southsider2k5]

12 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

Braden Montgomery is going to take 2 1/2 years to get to the majors in all likelihood....especially since he missed his first short season assignment due to injury.

Starts 2025 in High A if he's fully recovered...then AA/AAA in 2026 and hopefully starting RF in Chicago, somewhere in Year 3.

One of the lessons of the last decade it would be nice if the White Sox would learn it would be to quit rushing guys as a make up for horrible player development.

[tray]

6 hours ago, oldsox said:

He hides his disappointment very well.

OTOH, he will be the toast of the town if he fulfills Sox fans desire for a legitimate RFer. Chicago is a welcoming city and a beautiful one. Welcome Braden.