Mariners minors. Thread for interesting news and stats.

[Sexymarinersfan]

This is good to see. The biggest thing I hope that Jarred learns while down on the farm is that he really hones in on his strike zone judgement. Julio strikes out a bunch, but he's also able to do major damage and draw walks as well as adjust at the plate. I haven't seen Kelenic be able to do that, yet.

[desbcoach]

Julio needs to enter the Home Run Derby this year. No way they can snub him with his hard hit contact rates.

I would rather he doesn’t, there have been a few players state it messed with their swing. May be an excuse but some rest for kid would be good rather then something that doesn’t mean shinola

[D-train]

Julio needs to enter the Home Run Derby this year. No way they can snub him with his hard hit contact rates.

I would rather he doesn’t, there have been a few players state it messed with their swing. May be an excuse but some rest for kid would be good rather then something that doesn’t mean shinola

He said he isn't interested.

[D-train]

Fangraphs now has the farm system ranked 24th

https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects/the ... pos=&team=

[Donn Beach]

This is good to see. The biggest thing I hope that Jarred learns while down on the farm is that he really hones in on his strike zone judgement. Julio strikes out a bunch, but he's also able to do major damage and draw walks as well as adjust at the plate. I haven't seen Kelenic be able to do that, yet.

I didn't think he had a problem with strike zone judgement, the issue is a ML breaking ball.

[Donn Beach]

Churchill on why he has JK at number one and Jrod at number two as prospects

Not to suggest Rodriguez has significant shortcomings in terms of making contact and hitting for average, but Kelenic has the edge in both strike zone judgment and plate coverage, and he’s shown both at higher levels of the minors, lending more present confidence in projecting the hit tool to the big leagues.
Hitting — consistent contact, overall discipline, covering the strike zone, two-strike swing — allows the power to play to its full potential

JK was also to be the better defender

. Rodriguez projects as at least an average right fielder — and I think above average — and he’s a smart base runner, showing an ability to make good reads. It’s far from a weakness for the 19-year-old.
Kelenic, on the other hand, has superior speed by as much as a full grade, and is a better bet to steal few bases. Kelenic also offers more quick-twitch athleticism, allowing him noticeable better jumps and ultimately a chance to play some center field early in his career, making his offensive profile that much more valuable.

[desbcoach]

Churchill on why he has JK at number one and Jrod at number two as prospects

Not to suggest Rodriguez has significant shortcomings in terms of making contact and hitting for average, but Kelenic has the edge in both strike zone judgment and plate coverage, and he’s shown both at higher levels of the minors, lending more present confidence in projecting the hit tool to the big leagues.
Hitting — consistent contact, overall discipline, covering the strike zone, two-strike swing — allows the power to play to its full potential

JK was also to be the better defender

. Rodriguez projects as at least an average right fielder — and I think above average — and he’s a smart base runner, showing an ability to make good reads. It’s far from a weakness for the 19-year-old.
Kelenic, on the other hand, has superior speed by as much as a full grade, and is a better bet to steal few bases. Kelenic also offers more quick-twitch athleticism, allowing him noticeable better jumps and ultimately a chance to play some center field early in his career, making his offensive profile that much more valuable.

LOL maybe he was confused on pot or meth at the time, write up is correct, just has names reversed

[Donn Beach]

he also says there isn't a lot to choose between them, could easily flip them. I think it speaks more to how highly JK was regarded. It's an inexact science. We should be thankful both of them didn't flame out. A 50% success rate isn't so bad

[Juliooooo]

Man, this kid looks like a steal for Donavan Walton. Probably a reliever because of the control and size, but if he can find the control, and add a 3rd pitch, who knows.

[Juliooooo]

Arroyo and Ford both 3-5 with 2 doubles each tonight.

https://www.milb.com/gameday/nuts-vs-st ... ame=669161