Don't know if his bat would hold up at 3b, but he has the minor league profile of a guy who would probably adjust quickly to the big leagues, unlike Moncada. He's more Betts/Benny when it comes to plate discipline. Dubon just turned 22, so who knows what to think of this. This stretch of play is far better than any stretch by Marco or Marrero and he's doing it at a younger age. I'm excited.All up Doubon and have him play 3B?
Will be interesting to see what happens when AA pitchers stop throwing Dubon strikes. Believe he was one bb and two k in his last 40+ABs. Moncada has had over 10bb and ks over the same stretch.Don't know if his bat would hold up at 3b, but he has the minor league profile of a guy who would probably adjust quickly to the big leagues, unlike Moncada. He's more Betts/Benny when it comes to plate discipline. Dubon just turned 22, so who knows what to think of this. This stretch of play is far better than any stretch by Marco or Marrero and he's doing it at a younger age. I'm excited.
Right, the lack of walks is a bit concerning but he isn't striking out anymore than usual, and during his hot streak he's striking out even less. He will never walk or k as much as Moncada. Looking more and more like a regular than a UI every day that passes though. Dubon has a quick bat that suggests he'll always hit for average so if his ISO spike in Portland is indicative of something, look out. That was his only glaring weakness offensively.Will be interesting to see what happens when AA pitchers stop throwing Dubon strikes. Believe he was one bb and two k in his last 40+ABs. Moncada has had over 10bb and ks over the same stretch.
Nonsense! Board experts have spent the week saying he's ready for a pennant race in the majorsOuch--Kopech couldn't find the plate tonight. Only lasted 2/3 inning.
38 pitches, 13 strikes6 walks and 1 hit, which was a homerun. Good lord.
6 walks and 1 hit, which was a homerun. Good lord.
Ready for the 8th inning!38 pitches, 13 strikes
The articles linked above say that he had been working on a change-up and hadn't broken it out in a game yet. Hopefully that's an explanation.No excuse for that bad a performance but maybe he was working on secondary pitches?
How about promoting Dalbec to Salem to DH for the playoffs?
While I agree he isn't ready, one bad outing doesn't mean much at all. Of course that one start did show why he isn't ready, along with a few other starts earlier in the year. Control/command.Nonsense! Board experts have spent the week saying he's ready for a pennant race in the majors
Cripes, he's even wearing the robes. Love the picture..A friar that I am friends with, who was a (positive) influence on my life a good 20+ years ago threw out the first pitch for the Drive the other day. He does amazing work for Greenville, and for the school he is associated with, so it was awesome to get this recognition.
San Diego should make everyone throwing out a first pitch dress like that.Cripes, he's even wearing the robes. Love the picture..
Maybe a let down, he may have read here that he was ready for the Big Show. lol Could have had a huge party the night before, or maybe an injury, who knows. In the bullpen, he gets lifted after the 2nd walk and no harm done usually. My only concern about him was maturity and possible character issues. Some kids are best left to being out of the limelight until they mature. I don't know the kid of course, so maybe that's not the case here. It didn't look like he was getting a call up anyways, and that start probably eliminate whatever chances he had of getting one.While I agree he isn't ready, one bad outing doesn't mean much at all. Of course that one start did show why he isn't ready, along with a few other starts earlier in the year. Control/command.
1. Cool story, Brohamer.So the park just got a community service award from the Paw Sox. Me and my peeps just finished a behind the scenes tour, including a handshake with Larry. Just got seared front row right behind the plate.
Not until now. But it is.1. Cool story, Brohamer.
2. Did you check to make sure your wallet was still there after you shook hands with Larry?
I thought about them. Ockimey completely collapsed in the second half, so I thought he was clearly in the 20-30 range. Chatham maybe should have been honorable mention. He came on strong at the end of Lowell's season. But many felt he was slightly over drafted and would be a Jeff Rutledge type. Not as good enough fielder for middle infield and not a good enough hitter for the corners. Nothing in his small sample suggests that was inaccurate. So, I think he's also in the 18-25 range or so.Tavarez is going to have to be put on the 40, which is up for debate if he will or not.
Ockimey and Chatham deserve mention as well.
This was Oak's first full season of baseball. It averaged 95 July and Aug. Strong possibility he just flat wore out.I thought about them. Ockimey completely collapsed in the second half, so I thought he was clearly in the 20-30 range. Chatham maybe should have been honorable mention. He came on strong at the end of Lowell's season. But many felt he was slightly over drafted and would be a Jeff Rutledge type. Not as good enough fielder for middle infield and not a good enough hitter for the corners. Nothing in his small sample suggests that was inaccurate. So, I think he's also in the 18-25 range or so.
It will be interesting to see what they do with Tavarez. Based on skills and stats he seems preferable to Brentz.
The kid threw up on himself the last two starts. He also had 2 HBP and 3 wild pitches in the playoff game.And again, this is why we need to pump the brakes on Kopech. He's a great prospect, but still a long way away. He started the first game of the playoff series, and did not appear to do well(2 1/3, 5H, 6ER, 2BB, 5K)