NorthSideSox72 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Easily the highest rated prospect we've had in our Prospect Perspective series thus far, Tim Anderson reached out to us to write an article. We happily obliged. Here is Tim Anderson's post on his history, the opportunity he was given, and his approach to taking advantage of it. It's not often we get to hear from someone of his caliber in their own words at length like this. I'd call it a must-read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I thought story was he only picked up baseball senior year? Interesting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 That's the first that I had heard about injury problems contributing to his "late start." Cool stuff, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 He's got to be in the high 30's/low 40's for vertical. Cool article. Great character/resilience. Like the fact he's determined to prove doubters wrong at SS. Wish that Hawkins came into pro ball with that same chip on his shoulder. http://m.mlb.com/video/v540374383/top-pros...on-ss-white-sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 That's pretty crazy to go from a nobody out of high school to a 1st round pick after just two years at a community college. Cool read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Especially coming from rural Mississippi where there's little scouting coverage for baseball...the scout who signed him deserves a lot of credit for fighting for his selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:34 AM) Especially coming from rural Mississippi where there's little scouting coverage for baseball...the scout who signed him deserves a lot of credit for fighting for his selection. The school has 3,000 people in it with modern facilities. He's from Tuscaloosa too. If I know scouting, I'd say he was noticed in high school first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 This explains why he struggled defensively at short the first year or two in pro ball....He had just one year at short when drafted. He'll be fine wherever he ends up. Please don't trade him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 09:37 AM) The school has 3,000 people in it with modern facilities. He's from Tuscaloosa too. If I know scouting, I'd say he was noticed in high school first. http://m.mlb.com/video/v540374383/top-pros...on-ss-white-sox Claims the regional scouts didn't even turn in reports on him after his first year at JC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Awesome article. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Very nice perspective from Anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I like the fact he is motivated to stay at SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Connor McKnight, who took Rongey's place as the pre- and post-game guy for the Sox, was on Sox radio today around noon and had Anderson on. McKnight tweeted about this article before the show, said they'd be discussing it. Did anyone happen to listen in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Who took Rongey's place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 20, 2016 -> 05:24 PM) Who took Rongey's place? Crap, I meant Rongey not Garfein. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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