it's so good that you're hereOriginally Posted by lollipopcurve
it's so good that you're here
Yea but its not in a straight line and you aren't starting from a standing position. Going 1st to 3rd you need speed but you also need to get good read on the ball and a good jump. You need to be able to round the bases correctly. The secondary lead is very important in taking the extra base. This secondary lead has nothing to do with speed.
Barry Larkin was not the fastest Red that I have seen but he was by far the best baserunning Red I have ever seen.
thank youit's so good that you're here
of course, but straight line speed is still the most important variable in getting from A to B on the basesYea but its not in a straight line and you aren't starting from a standing position. Going 1st to 3rd you need speed but you also need to get good read on the ball and a good jump. You need to be able to round the bases correctly. The secondary lead is very important in taking the extra base. This secondary lead has nothing to do with speed.
Barry Larkin was not the fastest Red that I have seen but he was by far the best baserunning Red I have ever seen.
Yorman has been compared to the likes of Eric Davis, Cesar Cedeno, and Carlos Beltran. There's a good chance he'll never live up to his expectations, but if he reaches half his potential he'll be a great player. Baseball Prospectus describes him as a human tool shed. He's got plus power (some including BP describe it as plus-plus), plus-plus speed and a plus arm. Here's a quote from BP on Yorman:
"Potentially, there's nothing he can't do," said one scout.
GCL Reds as a 16/17 year old.
Thanks,sounds like a good road trip.
So, has Yorman passed Duran in the prospect pecking order?
yesSo, has Yorman passed Duran in the prospect pecking order?
Only because Yorman is a center fielder. Duran projects to move from center to right field because of his size. Duran projects as the better hitter (his power is rated an 80 on the 20-80 scale) but Yorman is rated higher because of his combo of hitting skills and defensive skills at a premium position. Both are incredible talents and we're lucky to have both in the system.
Last edited by OnBaseMachine; 03-05-2009 at 10:00 PM.
Total agreement on that !
2006 Redzone mock Draftee's- 1(st) Daniel Bard(redsox), 1(st sup)( Jordan Walden (Angels), 2(nd) rd.- Zach Britton(Orioles), 3(rd) Blair Erickson(Cardinals), 3(rd) Tim Norton( Yankees),(cuz its a Tim Hortons thing
Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever.
So Yorman is going to be in the GCL this year? How about Duran as it would be good to have them both there for emotional support for each other.
How was he at 16?
I love comparing 16 year olds to a future Hall of Famer.
Dubito Ergo Cogito Ergo Sum.
Not comparing a 16 year old to a future HOF. Just my dislike for straight line times. Base running is a skill you can develop. Raw speed helps, but having raw speed doesn't mean you are going to be a good base runner.
Doesn't hurt.
Too often we tend to tear down guys as not being finished products. I'm certainly guilty of that in regards to Stubbs. Not saying that was your intent, just came off that way to me.
Dubito Ergo Cogito Ergo Sum.
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