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Keith Law
1:16
20 HR seems fair. 30 might be stretching it, ignoring the Reds' home park and the juiced ball.
Parent trying to learn
1:16
Ok keith i need help with this hypothetical. MN arm played at small school. 5’11 215. As a rhp 94-97 fb, 60 curve, 60 slider, 60 change, 30 control, 20 command. Really violent delivery. As a CF 60 hit 70 Power 55/60 run 50 defense in CF 80 arm. Is he a rhp or cf? Where in the draft?
Keith Law
1:17
Dude with 20 command is never going to be a major-league pitcher.
Adam
1:17
What are your thoughts on Luis Campusano and Blake Hunt, the two Catchers taken by the Padres in the early part of last year’s draft? Neither seem to be appearing on ANY list of Catcher rankings.
Keith Law
1:18
Campusano was #17 on my Padres org ranking in a very deep system, so I don't understand the question. Hunt is much further behind.
Jim876jj
1:18
How much has the shine worn off on Meadows? Is it due to the lack of power or frustration with durability/worries he'll struggle with durability throughout his career?
Keith Law
1:18
Doesn't stay healthy and doesn't put the ball in the air enough. That's been a problem for a number of Pirates prospects - he, Hayes, and Newman all show you more power in BP than any have ever shown in games.
James
1:18
Hey Keith, any hope that Odor returns to at least being an average player again?
Keith Law
1:18
Slim but nonzero.
Andrew
1:18
Why is it that in basketball, it's either you have it or you don't in terms of work ethic while in baseball, you can learn it overtime (Trevor Rosenthal) for example?
Keith Law
1:19
Hm. I feel like there might be some substantial difference between the pools of players under discussion here.
Shonna
1:19
My husband and I picked up 7 Ronin after your recommendation. It's been a staple of our gaming rotation since then, but I was wondering if you and your wife have the same problem we have. Namely that the ninjas win a huge percentage of the time, I get that it's an assymetric game but any ways to make it a little bit more fair?
Keith Law
1:19
We haven't run into that problem; I think we were close to 50/50 (although we haven't played it in a while, just because I get so many new games). The ninjas have to win early; it's a war of attrition for the samurai player.
WarBiscuit
1:20
Thoughts on the new minor league team that will be in Madison Alabama? The government is pending approval on the 46 million dollar new stadium. Although I live in Mobile where the Baybears live, the management is very terrible, the stadium is outdated and there is a bunch of infrastructure problems like leaking pipes under the field, which causes rain delays when it rains in the morning, yet sunny in the evening when they have the game, and leaking AC's, and other stuff that's too long to mention, so I don't blame the team for moving out of Mobile where there is little attendance.
Keith Law
1:23
It is incredibly stupid to spend public money on sports stadiums for privately-owned teams. But this is Alabama, a state where 1 in 4 residents is functionally illiterate, and that nearly put a pedophile who has openly flouted the Constitution on several occasions into the Senate.
YanksFan
1:23
Why do you think Chance Adams ends up as a reliever?  He's succeeded at every level.  And keep in mind, you said the same about Severino.  Also, have you watched The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel yet???
Keith Law
1:24
Keep in mind, I said the same about Dellin Betances. And Adam Warren. And Tyler Thornburg. And by the way Severino was awful in 2016 before he had his one good year as a starter to date. Adams is nothing like Severino beyond their employer; he's short, doesn't have a plus pitch, and doesn't have the command to get away with the stuff he does have turning a lineup over 3x.
Cal
1:24
Keith, what would you tell a 22 year old college kid that has no clue what he wants to do career wise? I have interests and while my major interests me, none of the careers within that major peak my interest. When you were in college, did you pick a major because it interested you, or did you pick it because a certain job interested you and to get said job, you needed this major? Parents seem to think money is way more important than doing something I like, which doesn't help. I'd love to get your take on this, Keith. I'm honestly at a loss here and don't know what to do/where to go.
Keith Law
1:25
I picked a job because everyone else around me was going for the same kind of job and it was very good money for a 21-year-old. I didn't like the job and floated through a few careers before falling ass-backwards into this one. So my advice probably isn't going to be very good.
Byron
1:26
Have you heard anything from international scouts about Alexander Canario? A lot of stats-only projection systems rate his potential as very high but I don’t think I’ve seen one actual scouting report on him
Keith Law
1:26
I would not consider anything a "stats-only projection system" said about a player who has only played in the DSL.
TP
1:26
When should we expect an announcement that you have joined the Athletic? In all seriousness, your work is the only reason I still subscribe to insider.
Keith Law
1:26
I appreciate that.
Chris
1:26
when you evaluate a prospect how much weight is given to his ability to tolerate dry humping?
Keith Law
1:27
That Callaway quote was great - especially because he was right, and that alone made him an enormous improvement over Collins.
tyler
1:27
You have said that you would vote for Mo for the HOF.  Is he really going to be one of the ten best on the ballot?
Keith Law
1:27
Yes. Or I wouldn't vote for him.
Hank
1:27
What % chance do you think Derek Hill has to hit well enough to be a big league regular?
Keith Law
1:28
40% chance or more. Doesn't have to hit that much to be one given his defense.
Grant
1:28
Great draft list. Are you attending either the Perfect Game or Under Armour events this year?
Keith Law
1:28
I have no idea - those are in July and August and I don't even have spring training trips booked yet.
Larry
1:28
I get you’re not a fan of Singers arm action but doesn’t the upside justify the risk? There are a lot of very successful leaders w slot guys in MLB.
Keith Law
1:29
What upside? I saw him 90-91 last April vs Kyle Wright with a flat slider. How many MLB starters have a slot or arm action like his? Sale and ... um ... let me know.
Noah
1:29
What do you think Gleyber Torres’ full time position will be, long term?
Keith Law
1:29
In a vacuum, shortstop.
Of course, in a vacuum, he'd be dead.
Patrick
1:29
Keith, did you have a favorite baseball player growing up?
Keith Law
1:29
Willie Randolph.
Learner
1:30
Have you heard of benjamin reinhard class of 2021?
Keith Law
1:30
If such a player even exists, I don't want to hear about him until June of 2020.
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