BA's MLB tools survey
by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 7:34 PM CDT
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Rangers ranked in the AL:
BEST POWER
1. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
BEST HIT-AND-RUN ARTIST
2. Michael Young, Rangers
MOST EXCITING PLAYER
1. Josh Hamilton, Rangers
And that's it, not one Ranger among the top three at a position defensively.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/best-tools/2008/266676.html
ARodo was the best hitter, Halladay best pitcher. In the NL Pujols was the best hitter, Webb was the best pitcher, Han Ram was most exciting.
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How did Zumaya win best FB?
he’s probably thrown about 10 this year
by god allah star on Aug 18, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah wondered that as well
Especially considering that they saw enough of Cliff Lee to rank him as the #2 pitcher. Which is it?
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
reputation wins again?
possibly (on zumaya)
IIRC he didnt top 100 but a couple times and may not have at all…
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on Aug 19, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That same issue has an article on defense ...
that refers to MY as an above average defender. Just FYI.
by Athos on Aug 18, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And
has Betancourt and Jeter as the first and third best defensive shortstops. I don’t think that we can go by it as anything very conclusive. All in all, managers are by no means who need to be asked about player evaluations.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was under the impression betancourt wasnt a bad defensive SS? not that he was a good one but that he wasnt jeter-like
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on Aug 19, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that
he’s okay but overrated.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 19, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's all of Laird's tools?
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Aug 18, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He has so many that BA couldn't fit them all in one survey
by jamcadbury on Aug 18, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im sure they will release his own survey
later this week
Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark
by knockoutking on Aug 19, 2008 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hah
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OF arms
Who were the top OF arms?
I’d think Hambone has got to be top 5.
Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.
by tricer on Aug 18, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Vlad
is his arm still one of the tops in the league? or is he skating by on his rep?
I just have a hard time imagining that Hambone’s arm is not top 3 in the AL, but I don’t watch those other teams often.
Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.
by tricer on Aug 18, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
While in Boston
I was at the game with when Hamilton threw the guy out at home. My buddy (who is a Red Sox fan) was amazed at that throw.
He was also impressed when Hamilton jacked one in BP that hit the Bank of America sign in dead center. Well over 500 feet.
by mc80aea on Aug 19, 2008 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was Volquez or Danks
mentioned?
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 18, 2008 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Volquez = Third-best fastball, third-best change-up
by jamcadbury on Aug 18, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
appreciate that
"Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle." - Nolan Ryan
by hurlerhurley on Aug 18, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who was included in the survey?
Was it managers being polled?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Aug 18, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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