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.The only knock on Kelenic leading up to the 2018 draft was his Wisconsin roots. It wasn’t prototypical for star big leaguers to come from the cold weather Midwest, but Kelenic isn’t prototypical either. Blessed with a sweet left-handed swing, Kelenic displays some of the best balance you’ll find at the plate. His strong lower half has allowed him to tap into more power than most anticipated possible just two years ago. Early notions suggested he may not have the speed and instincts to stay in centerfield -- those assumptions have since been dispelled. Both his arm and his ability to play the field grade out above average, the arm possibly even more so.
The only remaining question on Kelenic, if you can call it one, is his fierce competitive streak. A total gym rat and workaholic, Kelenic expects to be great, and nothing short of it. He’s yet to face major adversity, or any sort of prolonged slump. Time will tell how exactly he handles those failures, and how quickly he can adjust.
More and more, Kelenic is looking like a .300 hitter with 30 home run potential at the big league level. The Grady Sizemore comparisons seem fit, though he’s likely to outperform the power numbers associated with the former Indians star. He’s a legitimate 30-20 guy and should get a taste of big league ball in 2020.
Must have went to bed with an itchy butt....Coeurd’Alene J wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 1:37 pmEdwin Díaz got a 10 game suspension for sticky fingers
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It's a little shocking that he wasn't given more rope considering the state of the position across baseball. It's one of the worst positions in baseball at the moment.Donn Beach wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 4:47 pmAnd Mike Ford continues to be unemployed. I'm going to assume he could get a minor league contract, so he's refusing the minors? Is that the smartest career move?
Why are you looking at scouting reports from 4 years ago that obviously didn't pan out?Donn Beach wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:14 amHere's a scouting report I don't think I've seen before, I think Grady Sizemore was a pretty good comp. Has kinda an interesting insight to what seemed to side track him
.The only knock on Kelenic leading up to the 2018 draft was his Wisconsin roots. It wasn’t prototypical for star big leaguers to come from the cold weather Midwest, but Kelenic isn’t prototypical either. Blessed with a sweet left-handed swing, Kelenic displays some of the best balance you’ll find at the plate. His strong lower half has allowed him to tap into more power than most anticipated possible just two years ago. Early notions suggested he may not have the speed and instincts to stay in centerfield -- those assumptions have since been dispelled. Both his arm and his ability to play the field grade out above average, the arm possibly even more so.
The only remaining question on Kelenic, if you can call it one, is his fierce competitive streak. A total gym rat and workaholic, Kelenic expects to be great, and nothing short of it. He’s yet to face major adversity, or any sort of prolonged slump. Time will tell how exactly he handles those failures, and how quickly he can adjust.
More and more, Kelenic is looking like a .300 hitter with 30 home run potential at the big league level. The Grady Sizemore comparisons seem fit, though he’s likely to outperform the power numbers associated with the former Indians star. He’s a legitimate 30-20 guy and should get a taste of big league ball in 2020.