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Kevin Goldstein FanGraphs Chat - 1/22/2022
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Kevin Goldstein
12:29
I've only ever lived in central Ohio and northern Illinois, so . . .
KB
12:29
With velo numbers continuing to rise could a good knuckleballer possibly really help a staff as a "change of pace" guy? Or is that mostly a fallacy?
Kevin Goldstein
12:29
Sure, but it's really hard to find a good knuckleballer.
Ross
12:31
When it comes to international signings, do you lean towards going after the top 5 guy that takes up 90% or more of the bonus pool or taking a shotgun approach? Why?
Kevin Goldstein
12:31
I think you have to be flexible. If that top 5 guy checks every box and the scouts love him, and the data loves him, and the PD people love him, you go for it.
SJ
12:31
RE: the guy talking about the quick turnaround for questionnaires. I'm in the same boat as you with a full time job and once had to complete three in one week, but I asked for an extension on one of them because of the circumstances and the team was happy to comply. Doesn't hurt to ask for one if you're on a serious time crunch!
Kevin Goldstein
12:31
Just passing this on....
Hyde
12:31
Really digging Yellowjackets based on your recommendation. Binged 7 episodes with wifey over the weekend. Such a slow and creepy build. Really hoping the ending delivers!
Kevin Goldstein
12:32
Will be interesting to know what you think!
Teddy
12:32
What's George Springer like?
Kevin Goldstein
12:32
Intensely energetic and focused. Very good vibes. Happy dude.
TBD
12:32
Sorry, should have said comedies.  Do you like comedies, and if so would you prefer Dr. Strangelove, or a Bill and Ted movie?
Kevin Goldstein
12:32
Oh, Dr. Strangelove by a wide margin. It's one of my favorites.
Gerald Ford
12:32
It was my understanding that there would be no math
Kevin Goldstein
12:32
There's always math.
Guest
12:33
mad, mad, mad, mad, mad world is a great movie, y/n?
Kevin Goldstein
12:33
It's a weird one. It's one of those things that is strangely amazing to watch once, but do you want to see it again?
Alex
12:33
Is lineup or rotation diversity as important as many people make it out to be? Does it really matter if every hitter in the lineup is a flyball hitter or that every pitcher is a contact manager or is it primarily just how good each individual player is?
Kevin Goldstein
12:33
I don't think it's as important as some do. Just gimme good players.
Erik
12:35
Imagine a college pitcher who looks to be already an MLB-ready fifth starter, but for whatever reason is believed to have absolutely no ceiling above that. Where would you draft that guy?
Kevin Goldstein
12:35
Late day one?
Mitch
12:35
Have you ever heard of a situation where a front office was still in the 'evaluation' phase of a free agent signing or trade, and the GM blindsides the whole FO by pulling the trigger on that transaction while the team was still contemplating?
Kevin Goldstein
12:35
Yup.
Death
12:36
If you love baseball, should you try to work in a FO or stay a fan with a non-baseball job?  Working in a FO changes your relationship to the sport and is a tough life. If you could do it again, would you work in baseball (FO or writer) or just be a fan who can yell at the TV and still feel things.
Kevin Goldstein
12:36
I think that's a personal decision. I'm not actively looking for gig with a team, as I really like my current lifestyle.
Mitch
12:37
Were there any times while working in a front office where the R&D team (for example) presented a major finding that made you permanently adjust the way you evaluate players ?
Kevin Goldstein
12:37
Many, many times.
The biggest example is the beginning of pitch data understanding.
Rick G
12:37
I will always appreciate you coming & sitting next to me for Luc’s first “away” backfield Spring Training game. I’m on my way West. What are the chances I see another ST game this year ‘cause I’m jonesing.
Kevin Goldstein
12:38
Hah, good to hear from you! I think you'll get spring games this year, just a few weeks later than normal.
Jeffrey
12:38
Favorite game you've been to in-person?
Kevin Goldstein
12:39
It's weird. It's game 5 and 7 of the 2017 World Series if I can focus on those games at the time.
Jack B
12:40
Over under 150.5 game regular season?
Kevin Goldstein
12:40
That's a really good number.
KB
12:40
If you stepped in the box against a big league pitcher and they told you a heater was coming right down the middle could you get wood on it?
Kevin Goldstein
12:40
No way. Nor would 98.92% of the readers of this chat.
Brooklyn Heights
12:40
Hi Kevin! In your experience, do prospects take great pride in high rankings by Fangraphs et al.? Specifically, I wonder if Victor Robles, long regarded as the Nats' top prospect, lost his mojo in part because he was supplanted by Supernova Soto. Thanks.
Kevin Goldstein
12:41
I have learned over time that players read those things and take them to heart WAY more than they should!
Jeffrey
12:41
Who has some of the best hand-eye coordination in the biz?
Kevin Goldstein
12:41
Altuve, Madrigal come to mind.
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