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Scrap Irony · 07-21-2011, 08:25 PM

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 · 07-21-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 07-21-2011, 08:29 PM

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 · 07-21-2011, 09:03 PM

4-4 today with a triple.

dougdirt · 07-21-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NorrisHopper30

4-4 today with a triple.

Torreyes has four singles and a walk tonight.

NorrisHopper30 · 07-21-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Torreyes has four singles and a walk tonight.

Misread your tweet and thought you said Torreyes hit the triple

dougdirt · 07-21-2011, 10:10 PM

Ronald Torreyes through 129 PA this season:

7 walks
7 steals
6 strikeouts

That is dumb. In a very good way.

camisadelgolf · 07-21-2011, 10:13 PM

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

Brutus · 07-21-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by camisadelgolf

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 · 07-21-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

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 · 07-21-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brutus the Pimp

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 · 07-21-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

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 · 07-21-2011, 11:02 PM

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 · 07-21-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mth123

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 · 07-21-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mth123

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.

07-21-2011, 08:25 PM	#181
Scrap Irony Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Bedford, KY Posts: 8,992	Re: Ronald Torreyes 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. __________________ "You can learn little from victory. You can learn everything from defeat." -- Christy Matthewson "Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot." -- Leo Durocher

07-21-2011, 08:29 PM	#183
bubbachunk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati/Athens Posts: 580	Re: Ronald Torreyes 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. __________________ "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail"

07-21-2011, 09:03 PM	#184
NorrisHopper30 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milford, Clifton Posts: 1,585	Re: Ronald Torreyes 4-4 today with a triple. __________________ Follow me on twitter @EricLilly7 Check out my Reds blog! Hit me up with any advice on it at anytime, it's always appreciated. http://redscheatsheet.blogspot.com/

07-21-2011, 10:10 PM	#187
dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 31,094	Re: Ronald Torreyes Ronald Torreyes through 129 PA this season: 7 walks 7 steals 6 strikeouts That is dumb. In a very good way. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

07-21-2011, 10:13 PM	#188
camisadelgolf Vampire Weekend @Bernie's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 11,311	Re: Ronald Torreyes Rumor has it that all six strikeouts are examples of the umpires messing up. __________________ Get MLBtraderumors Reds updates on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reds-R...33794710005587 http://i.imgur.com/1bCKpaH.jpg

07-21-2011, 11:02 PM	#193
Blitz Dorsey Party like it's 1990 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,474	Re: Ronald Torreyes 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!

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