Ryan LaMarre

[Blitz Dorsey]

Now up to .295 with 33 steals for Bakersfield. Bats in the two hole and plays CF.

Perhaps he's not the "second-round bust" that many feared earlier this season. Not saying he's great, but it's good to see him turn it around and have a good season.

[Superdude]

Some power would be nice, but after Cozart, Mesoraco, Sappelt, etc, this organization seems to have a good idea of how to tap into power potential. I think that part of his game will show up eventually.

[Blitz Dorsey]

Originally Posted by Superdude

Some power would be nice, but after Cozart, Mesoraco, Sappelt, etc, this organization seems to have a good idea of how to tap into power potential. I think that part of his game will show up eventually.

Yeah, I agree ... he lacks in the power department. But he's got a lot more speed than I thought. Either that, or he's just a great baserunner.

[MikeS21]

Originally Posted by Blitz Dorsey

Yeah, I agree ... he lacks in the power department. But he's got a lot more speed than I thought. Either that, or he's just a great baserunner.

Drew Stubbs has a lack of power as well. Does LaMarre strike out as much as Stubbs?

[Superdude]

Originally Posted by MikeS21

Drew Stubbs has a lack of power as well. Does LaMarre strike out as much as Stubbs?

Not quite as much. He's not exactly Torreyes either though.

[fearofpopvol1]

Originally Posted by MikeS21

Drew Stubbs has a lack of power as well. Does LaMarre strike out as much as Stubbs?

How do you figure? There are only 9 CFs in the majors that have more home runs than Stubbs as of now. I'd say that's pretty solid. And when Stubbs hits a homer, they are usually no doubters.

[dougdirt]

Originally Posted by Blitz Dorsey

Yeah, I agree ... he lacks in the power department. But he's got a lot more speed than I thought. Either that, or he's just a great baserunner.

He has more speed than you thought. He is a plus runner.

[MikeS21]

Originally Posted by fearofpopvol1

How do you figure? There are only 9 CFs in the majors that have more home runs than Stubbs as of now. I'd say that's pretty solid. And when Stubbs hits a homer, they are usually no doubters.

That is my point, exactly. When Stubbs was in the minors, everyone kept talking about his lack of power. He has done fine.

LaMarre had a pretty severe wrist injury in college that may just now be healing completely. He will never be Babe Ruth, but if he can give you a decent OBP and put up 15 dingers, and play good defense in CF, then he will be fine. His speed alone ought to earn him some SLG points.

[KoryMac5]

Stubbs doesn't lack power he lacks contact.