Jonathan Lucroy

[Dad04]

Taking a break Tuesday from the annual general managers meetings at the O’Hare Hilton, Doug Melvin said he was “starting to feel comfortable” with the idea of catching prospect Jonathan Lucroy at least sharing the position next season.

Big leagues, baby.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/69706672.html

[NewsCopy]

  PEORIA, Ariz.—After catching all season, some of the catchers in the Arizona Fall League are starting to show some wear and tear.

The Astros have already sent catcher Jason Castro home, while some scouts have said Giants catcher Buster Posey looks worn down as well.

While it’s been a struggle for the 2008 first-round picks after the grind of their first full professional seasons, Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has been a standout for the Peoria Javelinas.

“He’s pretty impressive as a catcher,” said an American League scout. “He’s been one of the better—if not the best—catchers here. He plays good defense, has just enough power and throws well at times.”

One of Lucroy’s strengths is his ability to control the strike zone. He stays balanced throughout his swing, his head stays locked in and he has good pitch recognition, which is why he walked (78) more often that he struck out (66) this season with Double-A Huntsville, where he hit .267/.380/.418 in 125 games.

Yet Lucroy has walked just once in 44 trips to the plate in the AFL for the Peoria Javelinas. No worries, as he’s still been aggressive within the strike zone, working the count and making plenty of contact with only six strikeouts and a .366/.364/.585 batting line thanks to a short, compact swing that helps him stay inside the ball.

On Tuesday night Lucroy went 1-for-4 with a double and a sacrifice fly, a rocket that clocked in at 105 mph off the bat and took a laser-like route right to Padres center fielder Cedric Hunter. Another one of Lucroy’s outs came on a deep fly ball that Hunter tracked down in the right-center field warning track.

“He was pretty steady defensively,” said another AL scout. “I wouldn’t say anything about his defense was well above-average, but he was just steady and showed me some quickness. The only knock on him I thought has been his power, but he makes consistent contact. The swing is good, he’ll show a little pull power—not very much—but he’s mostly a doubles guy who works gap to gap.”

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[BeauCajun]

Just to add a bit more on Lucroy from today: he threw out a runner stealing and recorded a 1.82-second pop time, which is an excellent mark. He showed a very quick release and a strong arm.

Posted by Ben Badler | November 12, 2009 at 6:58 pm | Shortcut

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[SunGrasses]

Click here to vote for who you think should be the primary backup catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010:

Jonathan Lucroy, maybe??

http://www.brewcrewball.com/2010/3/1...brew-crew-ball

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I'm in

Jonathan Lucroy definitely!

[Dad04]

After careful consideration I am casting a vote ........for........Jon Lucroy!

[RaisingCajun08]

_ Click here to vote for who you think should be the primary backup catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010:

Jonathan Lucroy, maybe??

http://www.brewcrewball.com/2010/3/1...brew-crew-ball _

Lucroy should NOT be backup!





He should be the starter! ...

[CajunCanaille]

Both Lindey's and Sporting News 2010 Season Preview magazines have Lucroy listed as the top catcher in the Brewers organization. That would lead me to believe that he would not be a backup and would not be up until they are ready for him to take over as the primary catcher. If he is truely their top catching prospect they will want to keep him getting regular ABs as opposed to getting 1-2 starts a week.

[cajun4life]

_ Both Lindey's and Sporting News 2010 Season Preview magazines have Lucroy listed as the top catcher in the Brewers organization. That would lead me to believe that he would not be a backup and would not be up until they are ready for him to take over as the primary catcher. If he is truely their top catching prospect they will want to keep him getting regular ABs as opposed to getting 1-2 starts a week. _

If only he were an Astro he would be starting!

[CajunCanaille]

_ If only he were an Astro he would be starting! _

Gross! Maybe if they had a different GM, 2B, SS, 3B, SP 3-5 and CL then I would want him to be on that team. I'd rather him be on a team with a bright future. He's in a much better situation where he is. Astros suck!

[cjr3888]

Come on now, give the Astros a break. After years with the killers B's and signing free agents, there are rebuilding the farm system. They will be back in the running for the division in 2 years.


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