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Ryan
1:59
What is Cavan Biggio’s ceiling? Can he be a big league regular?
Keith Law
2:00
Doubtful.
Justin R
2:00
Are no-hitters any real measure of skill? Or largely fluky?
Keith Law
2:00
Fluky. Super fun, but not meaningful.
Josh
2:00
Tyler Austin and Mac Williamson are two bats that have caught my eye lately. Do you feel they are legit and will be mainstay contributors for the next several years?
Keith Law
2:00
Likely no for both.
Michael
2:01
Given Josh Hader's dominance as a reliever, should the Brewers even consider giving him a chance to start in the future?
Keith Law
2:01
I think this is the right role for him. He might be OK as a starter but not dominant like he has been/will be in relief.
Ben
2:02
Keith, have you played Dead of Winter,
Keith Law
2:02
I have not.
Ron
2:02
Gleyber is long term 2nd baseman in majors?
Keith Law
2:02
He can play shortstop. But they have Honus Wagner over there right now so second base seems fine.
Jon
2:02
Given the increase in strikeout rates in current baseball, do you still enjoy baseball as much as earlier in your life?
Keith Law
2:02
I consume baseball so differently now that it's not a fair comparison. I do not think the high-K/high-HR environment is as aesthetically pleasing a product, though. Stolen bases are fun, dammit.
Ben
2:03
I’m fascinated by the scouting miss on Aaron Judge even as he got to the upper levels of the minors. Do you think this has changed anything in the scouting world? And what present grades would you put on Judge now?
Keith Law
2:03
Whose miss? He was in my top 40 for 3 straight years, I think.
Dd
2:04
If/when the Orioles decide to cash out, should Bundy be made available? if yes, would he bring much in return considering health concerns?
Keith Law
2:04
They should try it, but I expect him to fetch maybe 50 cents on the dollar because of health concerns, esp around the shoulder.
Nick
2:04
Excited that you're coming to Politics and Prose in DC.  Are there any pet peeves to avoid when meeting you and making a book signing request ?
Keith Law
2:05
As long as you respect the time of others in line, no, not at all. I'm happy to chat, sign, take a picture, answer your questions, or take your restaurant advice.
Brett
2:05
I remember you talking about Taijuan Walker's delivery and how you were not a fan of his change in delivery to more upright.  Any chance that led to TJ?
Keith Law
2:05
It's possible but there was a long lag in between. Tyler Skaggs did the same, but he blew out within a year.
Adam
2:05
Dansby just got screwed because of a bad call followed by lack of camera angles
Keith Law
2:05
I legit don't understand how that could have been foul.
Ben
2:05
Not a question, but if you haven’t been to Vedge in Philadelphia you should try it at some point. It’s too expensive, but by far best vegan food I’ve ever had. Really amazing cookery.
Keith Law
2:06
I haven't been but would love to try it at some point.
Bud Smith
2:06
Fluky?  How dare you undermine my no-hitter!  Nerd.
Keith Law
2:06
Jose Jimenez on line two for you, Mr. Smith.
GIO
2:06
Dustin Pedroia was another super small college infielder that some thought was too small for pro ball. How does Madrigal compare to him coming out of college? Similar skill sets?
Keith Law
2:08
That's a bit of revisionism. Pedroia was a shortstop who couldn't stay there, and who swung uphill to an extent that very few big leaguers then or now do. His size didn't help him. He was also a 40 runner, and that didn't help him. Hell, he was balding at 21, which probably didn't help him. I never saw him as an amateur, but I know our scouts in Toronto were lukewarm, and we had him more in the fourth round than second (where Boston took him). Madrigal is tiny - he's listed at 5'7" and around my weight, which, well, look at me and tell me if I look like a big leaguer - but he's not that unconventional.
2:09
OK, that seems like a great question to wrap this up. Thanks as always for reading & for your questions. I am tentatively planning a mock draft for Thursday, since we're only about five weeks out, and will try to chat around that even if I'm traveling. Enjoy your weekends and Acuña Matata!
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