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Mac
2:24
I’m sorry but I can’t wrap my head around a power switch hitting plus defensive catcher and an undersized R/R first base only being evaluated that closely. I just can’t see it
Keith Law
2:24
What if the first baseman projects to regularly post .400+ OBPs but the catcher might be in the low .300s? There are obviously thresholds where the two are close or even flipped.
Robert
2:25
Do you think part of the consternation that built up with Giolito is due to the fact he has been a prospect for so long?  Hard to believe he is just 24!
Keith Law
2:25
Drafted at 17, very famous even before then, included in a high-profile trade ... lot of factors going into people wanting to give up on a player.
Reader from 2015
2:25
Have you read "The Three Body Problem" trilogy yet?  If you dig existentialism, it re-defines the idea.
Keith Law
2:26
Read the first book, enjoyed it but didn't feel driven to go to book two.
James
2:26
Non-zero chance we see Brendan McKay in the majors this season?
Keith Law
2:26
Non-zero but below 5%.
Pat
2:26
Houston took Correa way below slot in 2012, then took McCullers at like 41. Would Vaughn be the only option for the O's if they went the underslot route? Could anyone else like Abrams get in the discussion?
Keith Law
2:26
Sure. Abrams, Greene. If Carroll were 6'2" he'd be a candidate.
Iris
2:27
I am conflicted....if it is a white nationalist symbol, why does President Obama still flash the okay sign so often?
Keith Law
2:27
I know this is very hard to believe, but sometimes words and gestures mean different things depending on who's using them or in what context.
Cyril
2:28
Not a question but your comment in last week's chat about Marvel characters solving disputes by throwing one another into buildings made me laugh out loud.
Keith Law
2:28
It was my #1 complaint about the Spider-verse movie. Like, guys, it's a cartoon. You can make the characters do literally *anything* ... and they just swing from their spidey-silk and throw each other into buildings!
Matt
2:28
Have you heard much about the Padres' decision to convert Javier Guerra to a RP? When was the last time this guy actually pitched!?
Keith Law
2:29
I don't think he had ever pitched before instructs. Eric Longenhagen has seen him twice now - he's your best source on that.
Eric
2:29
My 3-year-old son is starting preschool in a few weeks. Any tips for getting him prepared so it's a smooth transition?
Keith Law
2:30
I wish I did have good advice. My daughter was all in - the day we dropped her off she ran right in to play with the other kids and introduced herself. She is the opposite of me in so many of the best ways.
Will
2:30
Thanks for the update on Bleday & the other #VandyBoys prospects. Any thoughts on Phillip Clarke? He's another draft-eligible sophomore.
Keith Law
2:30
Given that he's a Vandy sophomore, I didn't think he was good enough to be drafted (and signable) this year. I could be way off but that was my take.
Kirk
2:31
when you put Balazovic on your near miss list, you caught a lot of Twins fans off guard.  Stat line looks good so far - still see the same ceiling so far?
Keith Law
2:31
Yep, no change.
Hufflepuff
2:31
Sam Huff is a 21 year old catcher repeating at low-A in the Sally League.  He's also got 15 home runs this year, and is putting up video game numbers for Hickory.  Is it premature to start mentally sliding him up a few rungs on the Rangers prospect rankings list?
Keith Law
2:31
Yes, too old for the level.
Andy
2:31
Wasn't Brandon McIlwain supposed to be a surefire first round pick this year?
Keith Law
2:31
No, definitely not. Just a name to watch now that he was finally supposed to play regularly (before he got hurt).
Jason
2:32
Cristian Pache's slash line is .319/.366/.540; since all I can do is scout the stat line, should I be concerned about his low walk rate, or is his average so high that you wouldn't expect him to be walking more?
Keith Law
2:32
I doubt he'll ever be a high-walk guy. I think he'll hit for enough average, with 20+ homer power, and absolutely elite defense.
Debo
2:32
Hi Keith. I am relocating to Wilmington for work. Many of my future colleagues are advising against the Delaware public school system. What was your approach when moving to area? Thanks.
Keith Law
2:33
It's a little district-by-district. There are also a lot of charter schools here, some very good (and some terrible), if you don't have a philosophical objection to them. And there are many private schools with long histories, some of which are focused on specific areas (e.g., I know of one that's known as a good sportsball school). Feel free to hit me up outside the chat if this looks like it's happening.
Josh
2:33
I have written ESPN my Plus subscription walks the moment you do. Thanks for all of the consistently high quality work.
Keith Law
2:34
You're welcome - and thank you for that, especially since I'm in the last year of my deal.
JJ
2:34
Prospects to watch at a Yardgoats game? Is Phil Nevin’s kid a guy?
Keith Law
2:34
He is a guy. Also, what a great ballpark.
Josh
2:34
Curious what newspaper(s) you subscribe to, if any?
Keith Law
2:34
Digital only: Washington Post, New Yorker.
Jeff
2:35
Why does Brett Baty’s age come up a lot more than Bobby Witt Jr.? Is the 6 months that big or is it more the level of talent top 5 vs. mid-late 1st?
Keith Law
2:35
Sliding scale - your actual age (probably the delta between your age and the average) goes into the formula. The more days away from the mean you are, the more you get dinged.
Or I guess raised if you're young.
2:37
OK, I went long today to make up for the lost time earlier. It's been a series of house calamities this week but at least now I can do laundry again. Thank you for your patience and for all of your questions this week. I'm sorry I couldn't get to more. I will chat again next week and hope to resume the Periscope chats very soon since the draft is just around the corner.
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