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Klawchat 9/21/17
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Keith Law
1:01
Going with the flow, it's all a game to me. Klawchat.
James
1:01
Does Fernando Tatis Jr stick at SS?
Keith Law
1:01
I think it's 50/50. Depends on how much bigger he gets. Certainly has the hands and actions for it.
James
1:01
Luis Urias has a killer eye at the plate but lacks power or any other standout tool. What kind of MLB player could he develop into?
Keith Law
1:02
Possible regular at 2b but lack of power is a major concern. Think it's a more likely outcome he becomes some sort of utility guy or multi-position regular.
Nick
1:02
Why does Scioscia continue to play Albert Pujols during a postseason run even though Pujols clearly hurts the team AND they have better options???
Keith Law
1:02
I'm going to go way out on a limb here and say it's because of his contract.
Michael
1:02
Odd question:  do you ever wear a baseball cap?  If so, which logo is on it?  I would think it would have to be something non-partisan like a Homestead Grays cap or some such thing.
Keith Law
1:02
If you see me at a game I will probably have a cap on, especially in the daytime. None of them have logos of any team.
Brian Sabean
1:03
When will you nerds put down your slide rulers and realize that clutch hitting is real? You can't measure clutchitude.
Keith Law
1:03
I believe the technical term is "clutchiness."
Clarence (not Mike D.)
1:03
Rangers fan here. Last year I felt good about Roughie Odor's season, despite the 3% walk rate, because of the 30+ homeruns and the wRC+ of 106. Given his position and age, there was some reason to be excited. This season, though? Good lord, what an atrocity. Any hope for this kid's approach?
Keith Law
1:03
He hasn't given us any reason to have hope for it.
TJ
1:03
Do you think that we'll see aluminum/composite bats in MLB within the next 25 years?
Keith Law
1:03
Christ I hope not. I'll have to find a new line of work.
@RationalMLBfan
1:03
In last week's chat, you mentioned that Gleybar at 2B would be a waste of his defensive ability. Would you explore trading Gregorius, who has turned into a solid average SS (whose hitting is *not* a product of YS, per his splits), in the next year to address the 2019 logjam? Try to trade Castro (or not [re]sign Frazier, Headley, Machado) and move Gregorius to 2B or 3B?
Keith Law
1:04
I would explore the market for Didi; I believe strongly that 1) this is his peak and 2) Gleyber has a much higher ceiling.
TJ
1:04
Do you have any take on the Neshek/Grienke autograph story?
Keith Law
1:05
Only that mentioning Greinke's social anxiety in the news stories about it is just bullshit.
Keith
1:05
How do you think the White Sox will handle Luis Robert next season? Has your POV on him changed based on anything you heard from the DSL?
Keith Law
1:05
He was way too old for the DSL - most players there are 18 or younger. I assume he'll start in Kannapolis.
Thad
1:06
Any chance Sean newcomb's increased use of his high whiff change will help spring his breakout? Control issues need to change obviously but a lefty with a good change and high spin rate breaking ball seems too good to never figure it out.
Keith Law
1:06
Still haven't seen a good argument why he'll throw strikes other than "he'll eventually throw strikes." It's not his delivery, and I don't see how anyone could easily alter it to improve his control or command.
Kevin
1:06
In reading one of the links you posted a couple of weeks ago, I began wondering how many kids who don't participate in showcases actually end up being drafted out of high school. It seems like their names become known based on these events. Are there actually kids out there who are not part of that circuit who end up being "Guys"? If so, how does word typically get out about them, since it seems almost every college and pro guy loves the one stop shopping of these big events?
Keith Law
1:07
Yes, plenty of kids get drafted without paying to go to showcases. I'm not sure why you'd say "almost every college and pro guy" loves those events; have you talked to that many coaches and scouts to make such a claim? Area scouts prefer to go see players one by one in actual games rather than the artificial environment of showcases.
Mike
1:08
Once Javy started to start everyday once Addi went out it seems like his plate discipline improved. Do you think he can get to a little below average walk rate if he starts everyday?
Keith Law
1:08
I do not. I don't think he's wired for that.
Jose R.
1:08
The Marlins' Brian Anderson kind of snuck up on us this year. Can he be their everyday 3B next year without hurting the team?
Keith Law
1:08
Reports on the defense have been glowing this year; if he's really a 6 or 7 glove there, then yes, he's a regular, even if the bat's a little light.
Seth
1:08
A couple small things that always bothered me. With interleague play everyday, why do we have to reset the stats of a player if they switch leagues? Also: if a pitcher commits the error, should it be considered an earned run? I'll hang up and listen!
Keith Law
1:09
Resetting the stats is an anachronism that should probably due now. I think the unearned run/earned run distinction is useless.
Dan
1:09
De la Cruz pulled from AFL. Starting to become a concern that he can’t say healthy?
Keith Law
1:09
Already was a concern, now I'd just say it's a legitimate reason to question his value.
Juwan
1:09
Do you view Victor Robles as having superstar upside? He has looked insanely dynamic for the Nats in the few performances we got to see him.
Keith Law
1:09
I do. Huge tools, still young, has always performed even when young for his leagues.
Chris
1:10
Bob Geren. On a scale from just find a new team to root for to just jump off a cliff, what should Mets' fans reaction be to this likely hire?
Keith Law
1:10
He's not Terry, which is an automatic improvement. What I don't know is if Geren will be better the second time around - if he learned anything from his failures the first time, like AJ Hinch or Terry Francona did.
TC
1:10
Hey Keith, loving the book.  I coach a travel team of 12/13 year old boys (no we don't let them pitch on consecutive days or throw more than 60 pitches in an outing!) but I was wondering about the applicability of the 75% rule for stolen bases at that age level (as in, if they can't steal successfully at least 75% of the time then they shouldn't even try) - should that percentage be higher? lower? .  I'm happy to report that my team NEVER bunts (unless it's for a base hit)
Keith Law
1:11
Probably much lower because of the higher likelihood of an error or misplay that results in a steal that gains you two extra bases.
Jon
1:11
Any updates thoughts on Cole Tucker (SS - Pit) now that his season is over? Could he make Trea Turner-like improvements next year in his age-22 season at AA?
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