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Eric A Longenhagen
12:56
There'd be more Hedonistic drafts, but some folks are gonna stick to the model even if you give them the option not to.
Nils
12:56
Where would you slot in Harold Rivas in the list of prospects dealt at the deadline?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:57
Tucked into the 40+ tier somewhere, probably sandwiched between Aidan Amith and Joniel Hernandez.
crzy_guy
12:57
Another Giants question. Do you think Flora has any upside in physical development? He seems like a big dude, but since he went to a fairly well regarded college program for pitching, I wonder someone like him will experience less gains from a pro training regimen.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:57
He's tall, but not big. I just want him to be able to sustain velo across more innings, I don't need him to throw harder. In this way I think he's projectable, yes.
kphan34
12:59
Thanks Eric! Is Franklin Primera's ground ball rate at Low A (61.7% in 122 PA) very worrisome, or something that can be improved over the next couple of seasons?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:01
It's not dispositive. It's a piece of his profile that could limit his offensive production if it doesn't change, but we're talking about a teenage catcher in full season ball and what he's doing otherwise is pretty exciting. Yes, a ground ball rate that high is part of why I was not on Justin Crawford as much as my peers, but Crawford had other issues (not a great defender yet, chase-prone) that Primera (precocious defender, selective) doesn't have.
rlothman
1:02
More Cardinals catcher questions! Leo Bernal has a 132 wRC+ since 5/1 -- up to 160 since 7/1 -- with great K/BB ratios. Where do you see him vis a vis Crooks in terms of overall potential and relative defensive value?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:03
Worse defender than Crooks by a lot, more balanced offensive profile with contact but probably still a shade below Crooks who I think will get to power. Sorting through St. Louis' catchers is maybe the most important offseason project for the entire industry.
Western Metal Supply
1:03
Hey Eric! I remember a year or so ago you had mentioned Salas was scared of the ball and it was affecting his blocking. He has risen up the ranks, but has he fixed these blocking issues?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:03
His blocking still sucks, his framing and throwing are great.
lmb2020
1:04
Who will we see in the wave of "retains rookie eligibility for next year" callups coming soon?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:08
Gage Wood, maybe Arias/Jenkins/Kade but only once the playoff picture crystalizes a bit more for their teams. Susana, too. If WSH is in it late, that guy's coming up in the bullpen I think. There are versions of Mariners call ups where they fall out of it and Arroyo/Laz come up to get some run. Brayden Taylor, Khristian Curtis... there'll be a bunch of dudes.
jeller78
1:08
Have you seen any defensive improvement from Josue De Paula on defense? Is he destined for first base/DH? Surely this is the reason the Dodgers still have him at double-a.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:09
We put on the tape when I update the system before the deadline and the first ball in play we watched was him dropping a routine pop up near the left field line. He's a bad outfielder whose overall production will take a hit because of it. He's still a great prospect.
Charles Bengal Tiger
1:10
Who is the prospect who has had the biggest stcck rise this season?
Eric A Longenhagen
1:10
I still have some reservations about Eric Hartman but his rise has been pretty sweet.
rosineater
1:10
Brody Hopkins...How do you see him tracking right now considering the continuing problems throwing strikes? How do the Rays handle his continued development and does he still end up as #3 or higher? Thanks.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:11
Looking more and more like a late-inning reliever. I still love him and I had to be consoled in the scout section at Codes when he was put on the Dev list.
GoatBenRice
1:12
Would love to hear your thoughts on Yostin pena and Wilson Rodriguez. I know both are hurt right now but they were having big years. Thank you.
Eric A Longenhagen
1:15
Yostin is a freak and I think he's super exciting. Wilson has great command of the zone and good power for his size. More of a tweener look on defense. Could be 45 or 50 hit and power with plus plate discipline. Has more of a role player look on pure tools but that plate discipline piece might be good enough that it elevates the whole profile. Yostin is the more obvious potential impact guy.
1:17
Ok friends, that's my time. Thank you all for coming, great questions again this week. I've gotta run, let's tentatively plan on a longer chat next week!
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