Because having too many good young catchers is a bad thing?Originally Posted by chicoruiz
Because having too many good young catchers is a bad thing?
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." -- Albert Einstein
Yasmani Grandal - C
Miami, Jr.
Birthdate: 7/18/89
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
Scout's report filed: 4/16-4/18/10
Scouting Report
Hitting ability: Strong and physical, Grandal has put up numbers this year, but his hitting overall does not grade out that well. He doesn't have great bat speed
Power: He has a good amount of raw power, though it's not quite plus.
Running speed: He is a well below average runner.
Base running: It's not a part of his game.
Arm strength: His pure grade would be just okay, and his release times aren't great, but he's fairly accurate.
Fielding: He's been strong defensively in the past but doesn't always move his feet well.
Range: He's not the most agile backstop; he's been seen doing better in the past.
Physical Description: Grandal is a big, strong, physical backstop, kind of like a Damon Berryhill type.
Medical Update: Healthy.
Strengths: Good raw power as a switch-hitter; has answered some questions about his bat with his numbers this season; has a solid reputation as a defender.
Weaknesses: Despite a good reputation, his individual defensive tools, other than his arm, don't grade out that well. Lack of bat speed has some concerned about hitting ability.
Summary: Grandal has been on radars since high school, when he opted for the University of Miami rather than the Red Sox. He's come through with his best offensive season at the right time, with consistent production at the plate moving him up Draft boards in a hurry. He's a switch-hitter with some pop, but some worry about his ability as an overall hitter. Defensively, he has a good reputation, but he does need work on things like his footwork. With college catchers always in high demand, Grandal's numbers this spring could very well result in him being the first catcher off the board in the first round.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
I think so.
Exactly. I think they offer him <$3MM, and stay strong. Plus, it allows the organization more time to see if Mesoraco can continue to hit at AA, or if Soto can stay behind the plate (and hit).
I think he'll blink at the last minute and sign. If he doesn't I'm fine with the extra pick next year.
I am very pleased with this scenario.
Go BLUE!!!
Grandal is on ESPNU right now playing a game vs A&M, they paused the game to tell him he got drafted.
You can't have too many Catchers and Shortstops.
Grandal also seems to be a high OBP guy.
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“We know we're better than this ... but we can't prove it.” — Tony Gwynn
I really think that is the plan. I look for them to not sign him and use the pick next year where it is a deeper draft. We will have to wait and see if he signs.
Looks like he's all smiles.
He seemed extremely excited when his manager showed him the text.
Based on the scouting reports I dont see any reason to really get excited, am I missing something or this just a weak draft and his value is due to position?
"When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail"
He jumped up and down and did the Ickey Shuffle when they told him he was drafted.
Who's better defensively, Grandal or Harper?
Catching Chapman may be a major incentive for him.
It is on the whole probable that we continually dream, but that consciousness makes such a noise that we do not hear it. Carl Jung.
Cool!
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