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FanGraphs 2021 Opening Day Chat Part II: Even More Chat!
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Ben Clemens
1:21
I didn't think it got up enough
1:22
Yeah 19, he pounded that thing to hit it that far
It just kept carrying
steve
1:22
was that a bad pitch?
Kevin Goldstein
1:22
Yes, and three straight CH was a bit weird.
Ben Clemens
1:23
How valuable is a truly plus 1B like White?
steve
1:23
kevin were you covering indiana during his draft year?
Kevin Goldstein
1:23
It was 2011, I was still in media career No. 1
re: White, he still has to hit.
Ben Clemens
1:24
Well yeah, that appears to be a problem
He's just a really impressive defender. 1B defense can't be THAT valuable but I do feel like we don't do a good job (on the public side) quantifying it
Jake Mailhot
1:24
Yeah, Crawford probably doesn't win his Gold Glove at SS if White isn't picking his throws
Guest
1:26
One more reason to love the SF tv crew: it's rarely incessant, "I think you're right, Bob" back-and-forth. Feels like watching with good friends!
Ben Clemens
1:26
Yeah they're solid
Jake Mailhot
1:26
But he's gotta prove he can turn that raw batted ball data into consistent contact
Kevin Goldstein
1:26
Opening Day is fun when we're getting excited about Giants/Mariners
Justin Choi
1:26
is this where the cool kids hang out?
Ben Clemens
1:26
Now that you're here, maybe
Kevin Goldstein
1:26
and just maybe.
Phil White
1:27
The only person I hear about re: 1B defense is Keith Hernandez. Are there any other seminal examples?
Ben Clemens
1:27
He's the one I always think of as well
Um... I mean Eric Hosmer, but that's kind of a joke about how hard it is to quantify
Kevin Goldstein
1:28
Doug Mientkiewicz
John Jaso Jingle Heimer Schmidt
1:28
Brandon Belt is pretty elite at 1B defense
Ben Clemens
1:28
Belt is good, for sure
Goldschmidt is reputed to be excellent, I have a hard time seeing it with my eyes though
Duhawks
1:29
Baseball is so awesome. I got my second vaccine 2 weeks ago, taking my 71 year old, fully vaccinated father to the game on Sunday. Today got me even more excited. Thanks all!
Kevin Goldstein
1:29
Mattingly was pretty fantastic
Ben Clemens
1:29
Amazing, and congratulations
Kevin Goldstein
1:29
Fantastic. I got shot No. 1 yesterday (Wednesday) and I couldn't be happier to have a sore right arm.
Craig
1:29
Was Olerud a plus defender or am I imagining that
Kevin Goldstein
1:29
Oh yeah, he was good.
The other Chris
1:30
Olson (OAK)?
Ben Clemens
1:30
Okay maybe there are more than I think!
Kevin Goldstein
1:30
Jake McGee is too old for a mohawk.
Ian
1:30
I came across this late and can’t imagine a better way to wind down today’s slate. Thanks for doing this!
Kevin Goldstein
1:30
Thanks for coming!
David (formerly Sonoma State)
1:31
I just realized this chat is still going from this morning and I’m shocked to see KG still here
Kevin Goldstein
1:31
What the hell else would I be doing?
Ben Clemens
1:31
I feel less good about McGee after seeing his haircut
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