MILB Recap, May 7, 2018

[John_Havok]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Players of the day: Vlad Jr

Honourable mentions: Kevin Smith, Christian Williams, Brock Lundquist, Bradley Jones, Nash Knight, Logan Warmoth, Sean Reid-Foley, Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio, Dwight Smith Jr, Rowdy Tellez, Sam Gaviglio

 

Notes: Kacy Clemens debuted at Dunedin going 0-5 with 2 K. Nate Pearson made his first start of the season and took a line drive in the ulna - breaking the f*** out of it.

[Bobthe4th]

So the next time a spot starter is needed is Sam Gaviglio going to get the call over Biagini? Gaviglio is already on the 40 man and has options.

[AledmysDiaz]

In all the vlad talk we have forgotten what a great prospect Bichette is

[JuniorFelix]

In all the vlad talk we have forgotten what a great prospect Bichette is

 

Well, I think most of that is because of the start Vlad Jr has gotten off to in AA. He's been rediculous. He's gotten better at every level.

 

Personally I think there is a pretty large gap between Vlad and Bichette. Vlad has generational talent and MVP upside. Bichette doesn't have the same loud tools and likely has more of an above average/all-star type upside.

[Grant77]

Well, I think most of that is because of the start Vlad Jr has gotten off to in AA. He's been rediculous. He's gotten better at every level.

 

Personally I think there is a pretty large gap between Vlad and Bichette. Vlad has generational talent and MVP upside. Bichette doesn't have the same loud tools and likely has more of an above average/all-star type upside.

 

I'm really impressed that Bichette has increased his walks to 13% this season while maintaining his usual .300+ average and solid power. Keep in mind, he just recently turned 20 and is playing at AA. I'm still seeing skills that could end up being more than just an occasional all-star.

[Dr. Dinger]

It's a bit odd that Bichette still hasn't homered this year, but after watching him crack that laser oppo shot in spring training, I'm not worried. There is easily 20-25 HR power in that batspeed.

[z3r0s]

The other thing with Bo is the good reports on his D. The bat is so appealing if it could come with solid D at a more premium position.

I'm excited for this guy.

[G-Snarls]

The other thing with Bo is the good reports on his D. The bat is so appealing if it could come with solid D at a more premium position.

I'm excited for this guy.

 

I'm thrilled to have both

 

What an infield they could be part of

[Spanky99]

It's a bit odd that Bichette still hasn't homered this year, but after watching him crack that laser oppo shot in spring training, I'm not worried. There is easily 20-25 HR power in that batspeed.

 

He's still getting a whack of extra base hits as you've said, there's no worry.

[G-Snarls]

And yes it's nice that Bichette will almost certainly remain a shorstop

 

That helps if Vlad Jr ends up playing LF or 1B

[burlingtonbandit]

And yes it's nice that Bichette will almost certainly remain a shorstop

 

That helps if Vlad Jr ends up playing LF or 1B

 

Can't see him playing LF. You don't put a 30 grade runner out there anymore, OF defense is too valuable.

[G-Snarls]

Can't see him playing LF. You don't put a 30 grade runner out there anymore

 

Unless you're the Orioles or Mariners LOL

 

Joking aside you're right. 3B or 1B/DH he will probably be, even if he has an arm that MIGHT work. Out there

[Spanky99]

And yes it's nice that Bichette will almost certainly remain a shorstop

 

That helps if Vlad Jr ends up playing LF or 1B

 

Can't see him playing LF. You don't put a 30 grade runner out there anymore, OF defense is too valuable.

 

He'll be playing 3rd fellas, well, at least initially. He certainly has the arm for LF though.