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Eric A Longenhagen
12:43
top 10 catcher
I really worry that guy is gonna crack open someone's head with his backswing
Dan
12:44
I’ve been hearing a lot (and have read you say the same) about right-right power hitting first basemen being a tough profile. I’m curious why that’s the case? Is it strictly because of the platoon disadvantage?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:45
Yes, from a syllogistic reasoning standpoint you'd rather have a LHH anything than a RHH anything, you'd rather have a SS than a 3B, etc. The bottom of that spectrum is RHH 1B, and I think we see in the player population that on the fringes of rosters that matters a lot. When you're Miguel Cabrera, not so much.
Maddoning
12:45
Has there been a drop-off of prospect quality/quantity out of Venezuela, given the unrest and other problems there?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:46
There was a stretch when they were underscouted but now there's a process that allows them to be seen in Colombia. It's a tough situation for the players (and all Venezuelans) and for the scouts.
Dan
12:46
Also just saw Robert Murray say the Astros are close to signing Christian Walker. Interesting that they went back to signing another aging 1B…
Eric A Longenhagen
12:47
Ah, really? If so, I'm gonna miss watching that guy 20 mins from the house.
AA burner
12:48
Happy holidays, Eric! Drake Baldwin has the highest xwOBA of any prospect in the Triple-A Statcast era (2021-24) except for Matt McLain. Is Baldwin the top catching prospect in the sport?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:50
No, I think part of my job, and really the job of any knowledgeable sports fan, is to ask yourself if things pass your sports fan smell test. Drake is a little too small for me to think he's going to have Javy Lopez's power. He's good, I like him as a primary catcher, but not a .500 SLG guy.
Yovani Gallardo
12:50
Do you have any particular thoughts about Tomoyuki Sugano to the Orioles, such as how he might fare as a member of the O's rotation?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:51
Love him, does it easy, great command, don't think he has the pure stuff you want going 6+ in a playoff game anymore but he'll play a meaningful regular season role for them.
George
12:51
Are you still a believer that CJ Abrams can stick at short? Feels like he should be playing OF and just letting the bat work but that feels like a hard sell in DC.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:51
Agreed
Willy
12:51
Does Homer Bush Jr project as a regular or onky a defensive bench OF?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:52
Bench guy for me, but a good one.
>this guy<
12:52
Do you buy Druw Jones statistical improvements in 2nd part of last season?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:52
Not really, he just stopped swinging.
Eury Perez
12:52
What is the outlook for him going forward? Still a big arm?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:53
Obviously let's see how he looks when he pitches again, but I like Eury every bit as much as I like Skenes. He's a freak.
Idiotic Failson
12:53
As a Yankee fan who has watched Gil pitch I am pretty sure he has peaked. Am I wrong?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:53
I think you're right, but if he sustains what he did in '24 you're psyched about that, right/
12:54
I would be, he basically didn't get better since they got him from the Twins and then all of a sudden had that changeup and got in amazing shape.
Carson
12:55
What was the reasoning behind dropping Drew Gray off the Cubs list, and do you think he can recoup his prospect status in 2025?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:55
Former million dollar HS arm, hasn't added velo, walked 8 per 9 each of the last two seasons.
Idiotic Failson
12:55
What under the radar prospect are you irrationally excited about?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:56
That's a tough one, I am the radar, Failson.
I couldn't stop watching Alfredo Duno last weekend.
KJ
12:57
Do you think Leodalis De Vries or Ethan Salas could make their MLB debut this year?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:57
no
Bobby Peru
12:57
When reading Shaw's writeup, I was struck by the criticism of his swing. Are these flaws (big leg kick, etc) fixable?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:57
Not critical, but it is weird
12:59
Ok folks, I've gotta run. Thanks for coming again this week. Next week's chat is up in the air, I'll be at my old man's for the holiday and need to see family. Hope you have a Merry Christmas, kids enjoy the Wednesday Christmas two-week break and catch some Pokemon for me.
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