Status Quo or Changes

[CrazyCajun]

"Blake Trahan who was great in the field, but you think he would have been drafted in the 3rd if he batted .180 instead of .320"

BT batted .320 in 2014 & 2015 a was the main reason why he was drafted in the 3rd round.

The question I asked was hypothetically speaking if BT batted .180 through 2015 and would he have been selected in the 3rd round based on his field ability ..... my answer is no

But a player has to show some ability in the field...if you can’t break the defensive lineup in college at all, no amount of coaching will make you a pro defender. Your bat better be one of the best to ever step in the box.

[cajun_lannister]

But a player has to show some ability in the field...if you can't break the defensive lineup in college at all, no amount of coaching will make you a pro defender. Your bat better be one of the best to ever step in the box.

If you are playing college ball, you are a gifted athlete or have played countless hours so I'm sure you can make 99% of the catches you need to. That's why scouts really don't pay close attention to it because it's so routine. It's the ones that can hit are the ones who separate themselves and make the show.

[CrazyCajun]

If you are playing college ball, you are a gifted athlete or have played countless hours so I'm sure you can make 99% of the catches you need to. That's why scouts really don't pay close attention to it because it's so routine. It's the ones that can hit are the ones who separate themselves and make the show.

Well i was in Austin and watched a routine fly ball land at his feet. Sensley was a defensive liability and still found his way onto the field.

[cajun_lannister]

Well i was in Austin and watched a routine fly ball land at his feet. Sensley was a defensive liability and still found his way onto the field.

Yep and still was Drafted in the top 12 rounds and a top 40 prospect for the Yankees

[CrazyCajun]

Drafted in the top 12 rounds and a top 40 prospect for the Yankees

And almost 2 years in the field here and played in juco as well...Todd Lott has what? Almost 2 innings? He needs to get in the field.

[Turbine]

LOL!!! The only parking concern I have is to avoid another foul ball. A few years ago a foul ball hit the roof of my car and caused a slight dent!!! LOL!!!

My wife caught a foul ball with her door when she opened it. Inside side of the door. No damage.

A second sooner (opening the door) and it could have been her head.

Instead it was fun.

[babysitter]

Again, I don't expect it. I'm actually way more concerned about the pitching than the offense, at this point. I could have phrased better I guess, but the point is, no one was complaining about parking and catchers when the Ws were piling up.

I totally agree with you. We are losing 23 wins from last years pitching staff [those who graduated or were drafted] and that's including a 7-0 record from Colton Schmidt and if anyone says they saw that coming is dreaming. No one did. Top that off with a less than impressive sub .700 OPS from 2018 and what's to look forward to ? Well, if we were a high school team with several returning players that we have we'd be ranked in the pre-season top 5 in state !! Unfortunately this isn't high school. Aside from Lahere, Bourgeois, Kasuls, and Cantrell, everything is up for grabs position wise going into 2019. Obviously we will have a catcher as well and obviously that will rest on Monica / McKinnon / Juco guy. Someone will have to play first and we have to have way more offensive output at third base. Nice glove there but I'll take a .270 plus hitter with some pop there that will drive in runs as opposed to a gold glover for now. That has got to improve. Then we have an outfield spot. Hopefully whoever is out there can also provide some offensive punch as another season with less that 30 home runs will not bode well at all. Enter the new hitting coach who many seem to think to be an "up and comer". He'll have his work cut out for him no doubt but my hope is that he lets these kids play relaxed and have fun. That in itself would be a refreshing change and may make a big difference. Lastly, put Todd Lott in the lineup and LEAVE HIM THERE.

[Rougarou]

I totally agree with you. We are losing 23 wins from last years pitching staff [those who graduated or were drafted] and that's including a 7-0 record from Colton Schmidt and if anyone says they saw that coming is dreaming. No one did. Top that off with a less than impressive sub .700 OPS from 2018 and what's to look forward to ? Well, if we were a high school team with several returning players that we have we'd be ranked in the pre-season top 5 in state !! Unfortunately this isn't high school. Aside from Lahere, Bourgeois, Kasuls, and Cantrell, everything is up for grabs position wise going into 2019. Obviously we will have a catcher as well and obviously that will rest on Monica / McKinnon / Juco guy. Someone will have to play first and we have to have way more offensive output at third base. Nice glove there but I'll take a .270 plus hitter with some pop there that will drive in runs as opposed to a gold glover for now. That has got to improve. Then we have an outfield spot. Hopefully whoever is out there can also provide some offensive punch as another season with less that 30 home runs will not bode well at all. Enter the new hitting coach who many seem to think to be an "up and comer". He'll have his work cut out for him no doubt but my hope is that he lets these kids play relaxed and have fun. That in itself would be a refreshing change and may make a big difference. Lastly, put Todd Lott in the lineup and LEAVE HIM THERE.

Very good analysis

[LifeTimeCajun]

I think the middle infield is set with who we have coming back. They are sure handed fielders and you gotta stay strong up the middle. Robe will play the best catcher that has the system down and is not a liability defensively. In my opinion up to 5 spots in our lineup are up for grabs.

[CrazyCajun]

our new hitting coach will be working with the catchers and he has produced very good ones everywhere he has been.