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Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 3/3/26
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Brendan Gawlowski
3:29
Maybe this is optimistic ("optimistic") but I think the Bad Stuff happens in the CBA after this one
Arn Anderson
3:30
Videos today of Miguel Sime throwing one hundo+ fuel and a 90+mph gyro slider. Any thoughts there?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:30
Always had the arm strength...
MrMet
3:30
Eric spotlighted Romeli Espinosa on the PHI list; someone who seems off the radar of most other prospect hounds. What tools do you employ to evaluate a 17 year old and minimize the potential bust rate on a FV? I'm curious for example how you try to establish a player's mindset or reptuation for growth as much as eye-balling their physical tools.
Brendan Gawlowski
3:32
Very hard at that age... There's inherently going to be a clash between the projection of these players (what he could do) and how often they're going to reach it. Things you can do to minimize bust: stay on the athletes,  pick off the guys with the very worst hand-eye/rec, bet smartly on who looks like they'll grow and who is mature
FishFan
3:33
Is Berry going to be a big leaguer? The *only* standout quality I see with him is his Z-contact rate, but at least he kinda plays like 4 positions now
Brendan Gawlowski
3:33
I'd guess he makes it but not in any kind of impact role
Farhandrew Zaidman
3:33
Is Bobby Miller just straight up cooked now? Change of scenery maybe?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:33
Change of scenery candidate. 20 deception.
Alex
3:34
Re: paths forward. What paths forward do hitters have? swing harder? Elevate? Have a better approach?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:35
Depends on the hitter. Young, physically immature ones can make hay by getting stronger. For others, learning to catch the ball out front more can make a big difference. For a few guys, it's dropping switch hitting. Just about everyone in the world would benefit from honing their approach.
E
3:36
Can bryce eldridge be a .255 hitter in the majors this year/ever? How many homers do you think he gets to, if he can hit for that avg?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:36
If he hits .255, 40 bombs is in play
DC51stState
3:36
How should Yankees (and Yankees fans) prioritize the futures (positions, timing, potential)  for Dax Kilby and George Lombard, Jr.? What do their prospect profiles tell us about Anthony Volpe? If Yanks put Lombard at AAA, what does that mean for Volpe?  And does Kilby have a higher ceiling than Lombard’s ceiling?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:37
Kilby: cautious optimism. Lombard I'd be a little more concerned about, it's a lot of swing and miss, could be a light hit tool.
FLmarlins
3:38
What makes your fave player your fave player? Anyone you have a soft spot for that we'd be surprised to hear about?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:39
Man... I feel like our favorites choose us.
NFP
3:39
Follow up on defensive spectrum: is there a reason we don't see more power hitting second basemen the way we do now with shortstops? 2B is traditionally very high on the defensive spectrum, but now it feels like an afterthought.
Brendan Gawlowski
3:39
Kevin McGonigle incoming
Mas Datos, Por Favor
3:39
Is Fangraphs still accepting community articles? None have been posted in a a while and curious before I write up some of my data collected on prior years FV to actual WAR produced.
Brendan Gawlowski
3:39
Let me check in with Meg real quick
brian
3:40
the real question is what grades would your wife give you for those chores?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:40
Conveniently enough, my wife has weighed in
B's Wife
3:41
My grades for Brendan.... Folding: 80, Vacuuming: 50, Kitchen: 60, General chores: 60.
Brendan Gawlowski
3:41
"You're definitely not above average on vacuuming"
Not your wife
3:42
Do Benge or Clark have any superstar potential? They both seem 5 toolish, but I'm having trouble comping them.
Brendan Gawlowski
3:42
Yes, although with Clark in particular I think Eric sees that more and I more envision a solid 3-4 WAR guy who maybe peaks a little higher
Grand slam to Manzardo
3:43
What are the odds that Sasaki doesn’t end up being the best player in his IFA class?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:43
I'll take the field, but Sasaki probably finishes pretty high
Something Bruin
3:44
If Roch Cholowsky was in AA right now where would he rank in the Top 100 prospects?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:44
30-something?
3:45
Meg says we are accepting community posts, btw. She also asks for patience given the editorial load coming with Opening Day on the horizon. Busy time.
Pass the Buc
3:45
FG was way lower this year on Robert Florentino than other outlets — thoughts? Misgivings?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:46
I assume you mean Edward? Bat-first, borderline bat-only on the Top 100 feels pretty positive to me
Farhandrew Zaidman
3:47
In retrospect, what would the accurate FV grade for someone like Miguel Rojas be? Career 85 wRC+, but elite SS defense and a respectable 14.5 WAR over 13+ seasons.
Brendan Gawlowski
3:47
A very good 45
lou
3:48
what does a successful Tai Peete profile look like? James Wood?
Brendan Gawlowski
3:48
Closer to Buxton lite
RE: draft
3:49
I can understand abolishing the draft if it came with a spending cap. But why are you so in favor of no limits? I don't want to emulate the EPL or college football, where the richest teams get nearly all of the best talent.
Brendan Gawlowski
3:49
Mostly just want the kids to get paid.
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