Ronald Torreyes

[Scrap Irony]

As also explained before, male almost always gain another 20 pounds in the next five years, then another over the next five years.

In other words, if he were to age as is normal, Torreyes would be pretty much the exact size of Raphael Furcal and only a couple pounds below Pedroia and others.

I don't know why you would "think" he'd be one of those 1-2% outliers, as the numbers are really in favor of him gaining some significant weight. Body frame has nothing to do with gaining weight. Only metabolism.

And unless you know his doctor or have some kind of crystal ball, I cannot foresee how you might determine he's got the Golden Metabolic Ticket, so to speak.

[dougdirt]

As also explained before, male almost always gain another 20 pounds in the next five years, then another over the next five years.

In other words, if he were to age as is normal, Torreyes would be pretty much the exact size of Raphael Furcal and only a couple pounds below Pedroia and others.

I don't know why you would "think" he'd be one of those 1-2% outliers, as the numbers are really in favor of him gaining some significant weight. Body frame has nothing to do with gaining weight. Only metabolism.

And unless you know his doctor or have some kind of crystal ball, I cannot foresee how you might determine he's got the Golden Metabolic Ticket, so to speak.

I think it because I have seen him and I just don't see his frame adding that kind of weight. I don't care what 98% of the average person does. He isn't average. He is shorter than average, skinnier than average and a pro athlete who is going to burn more calories per day than an average person will.

[bubbachunk]

Can we just leave the whole size thing alone and enjoy what this kid is doing?

I am just going to concentrate on what he can do, hit the ball very well and play great D.

[NorrisHopper30]

4-4 today with a triple.

[dougdirt]

4-4 today with a triple.

Torreyes has four singles and a walk tonight.

[NorrisHopper30]

Torreyes has four singles and a walk tonight.

Misread your tweet and thought you said Torreyes hit the triple

[dougdirt]

Ronald Torreyes through 129 PA this season:

7 walks
7 steals
6 strikeouts

That is dumb. In a very good way.

[camisadelgolf]

Rumor has it that all six strikeouts are examples of the umpires messing up.

[Brutus]

Rumor has it that all six strikeouts are examples of the umpires messing up.

At that pace, if he has a strike called on him and he doesn't agree with it, I'd be inclined to take his word for it lol

[Superdude]

I think it because I have seen him and I just don't see his frame adding that kind of weight. I don't care what 98% of the average person does. He isn't average. He is shorter than average, skinnier than average and a pro athlete who is going to burn more calories per day than an average person will.

I just don't think anyone can know this. Sure he burns calories playing baseball, but he should realize this and be eating more. If he's gonna eat like a little kid and not put any work in then yes, he'll probably end up 140 pounds. If he spends his offseasons pounding food and working out, he's probably gonna gain some solid weight over the next few years unless he's some sort of gangly genetic freak.

[JayBruceFan]

At that pace, if he has a strike called on him and he doesn't agree with it, I'd be inclined to take his word for it lol

I wish we were on facebook so I could "like" this post

Good one

[mth123]

Ronald Torreyes through 129 PA this season:

7 walks
7 steals
6 strikeouts

That is dumb. In a very good way.

It is good and I really like this kid, but it seems like a guy with such a small zone should walk more. Wonder if he will at some point as he grows up.

[Blitz Dorsey]

So the kid has a lightning-quick bat which helps make him a great hitter. I'm supposed to get excited about some 5-foot-7 second baseman in low-A ball?

Good, because I sure as hell am!

[partisan]

It is good and I really like this kid, but it seems like a guy with such a small zone should walk more. Wonder if he will at some point as he grows up.

I think the guy likes making contact. Last time I was at a game he hit more foul balls than the rest of the team combined.

[mace]

It is good and I really like this kid, but it seems like a guy with such a small zone should walk more. Wonder if he will at some point as he grows up.

Well, it's kind of hard to walk when you line every strike into center field.