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    Jeff Gelalich

    Any comments, links or reports about the Reds #57 sandwich pick?


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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    His UCLA fact sheet

    http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-b...ch_jeff00.html

    and this on his being drafted:

    http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-b...060512aaa.html

    Interesting sidenote - he's from LaVerne CA and went to Bonita High School where Ewell Blackwell also went to high school. Their mascot, by the way, is the Bearcat.

    http://www.laverneonline.com/2012/06...brad-eastland/
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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    i love his swing.. also reading the articles. sounds like he has a great work ethic.. Thats a huge plus and hope he moves fast thru the organization

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    Sounds like he can play defense too, which is a must with GABP.

    He hit .372, good for 2nd in the Pac 10, you have to respect that.

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    Captain of the UCLA team as well, and I'm impressed with how well he speaks. I can't imagine what I would have sounded like had someone shoved a microphone in front of my face at age 21 or 22.

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    Looks like a good get...

    Where do you think he starts Billings or Dayton?

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    Quote Originally Posted by mdccclxix View Post
    Sounds like he can play defense too, which is a must with GABP.

    He hit .372, good for 2nd in the Pac 10, you have to respect that.
    .462 OBP looks nice too, and I love his K/BB ratio.

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    I think there's a pretty good chance that Gelalichis the first one to reach the bigs from this class (if it's not one of the college relievers).

    I like his contact and his willingness to take a walk. Seems to have decent linedrive power to all fields and while he may never hit 25-40 home runs a season think he could provide a solid 12-15 (maybe even a few more cocasionally). He may nont even profile as a longterm starter, but I could see him being a decent LH'd reserve OF with solid D and some pop off the bench. That's not a bad thing, this year's squad could surely use some one fitting that description.

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    Quote Originally Posted by bellhead View Post
    Looks like a good get...

    Where do you think he starts Billings or Dayton?
    As an advanced college hitter drafted in the first round, I would think/hope he at least starts in Dayton. With Yorman likely headed there soon, I wouldn't completely rule out Bakersfield (assuming the Dayton OF is full with Waldrop, Yorman and Buckley). The last two college hitters drafted in the first or sandwich round started in A+ IIRC (Alonso and Grandal).

    I'd be fine wig he starts in Dayton or Bakersfield. I'd be disappointed if he starts in Billings.
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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    Me personally I'd expect Billings.

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    I'd expect Billings to start, but I could see him getting a promotion to Dayton within a week or two if he gets off to a good start.

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    Gelalich was named to Baseball America's First Team College All-American team. Impressive.

    http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...2/2613590.html

    Now let's get him signed and playing (for Dayton? Bakersfield?)
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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    With what Dayton has this year you shouldn't have to think twice where to send him. DAYTON DAYTON DAYTON and fast.

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    Re: Jeff Gelalich

    Quote Originally Posted by billy bob View Post
    With what Dayton has this year you shouldn't have to think twice where to send him. DAYTON DAYTON DAYTON and fast.
    Yorman, Waldrop, and Silva - who sits?

    Or do a 4 man rotation with one taking DH?
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