Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 2, 2023 underwhelming. And why are you only including this year? It’s his second year. Strikes out way too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,291 Posted August 2, 2023 He's only 23 and just figuring out the MLB. He has the tools to be great and it's starting to show this year. He raked in the minors as well. He just hit a walk off grand slam on a full count inside 102 mph fast ball the other night. He's a great defensive shortstop and the fastest base runner in the majors. But keep hating and doubting and Witt Jr will keep getting better and showing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Gepetto said: He's only 23 and just figuring out the MLB. He has the tools to be great and it's starting to show this year. He raked in the minors as well. He just hit a walk off grand slam on a full count inside 102 mph fast ball the other night. He's a great defensive shortstop and the fastest base runner in the majors. But keep hating and doubting and Witt Jr will keep getting better and showing it. All I said was underwhelming. You seem to be very upset. Calm down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,291 Posted August 2, 2023 Just now, Hardcore troubadour said: All I said was underwhelming. You seem to be very upset. Calm down. I'm fine. I agree he was underwhelming but that was last year and before June this year. It seems to all be coming together for him now, that's all I'm saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,101 Posted August 2, 2023 20 hours ago, JustinCharge said: So basically the Mets are paying up to $93mm for the top prospect in the Astros farm system and throwing in Verlander for free. His contract also included a $35 million option for 2025 that vests if he accumulates at least 140 innings in 2024, a circumstance that scared teams away. The Mets will pay $35 million out of the $58 million remaining on Verlander's deal in 2023 and 2024 and $17.5 million of his 2025 option if it vests, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 4, 2023 Over the past week, Witt Jr. is 15/27 with 7 runs, 2 doubles, a triple, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 2 SB and a BB. And no defensive errors. If that's underwhelming, I'll take underwhelming all day long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 4, 2023 29 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Over the past week, Witt Jr. is 15/27 with 7 runs, 2 doubles, a triple, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 2 SB and a BB. And no defensive errors. If that's underwhelming, I'll take underwhelming all day long. Things are looking up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 4, 2023 32 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Things are looking up! Just cutting and pasting something I found on a Chiefs site, from a guy that really seems to know his baseball, scouting and player development: Quote It seems that Bobby Witt took this thread's discussion about why he hadn't landed like a prospect of his caliber would be expected to land... personally. He's .304/.336/.502 with 8 HR, 35 RBI, 21R, and 13 SB since June 1. Those numbers climb to .327/.355/.617 with 6 HR, 23 RBI, 13 R, and 7 SB since July 1, which is around when that discussion really picked up. He also has drastically trimmed his K rate. The June -current numbers, projected over 150 games, would look like this: 61R/23 HR/38 SB/101 RBI July-current: 75R/34 HR/40 SB/133 RBI Yeah. He's hot right now, but we could be seeing the superstar level unlock as we watch (maybe sometimes, if it's convenient and we're not too busy). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,101 Posted August 4, 2023 The first place Brewers only need to outscore their opponent today by 3 runs to have a positive run differential on the year. You keen do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Just cutting and pasting something I found on a Chiefs site, from a guy that really seems to know his baseball, scouting and player development: Oh. So saying he’s been underwhelming seems to be the correct analysis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 4, 2023 22 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Oh. So saying he’s been underwhelming seems to be the correct analysis. I don't know that anyone is arguing with you on the point, but for us fans of the team we're still optimistic that it's just taking him time to get adjusted and will end being as was advertised by the time his career is over. Personally, I'm always the eternal optimist. So I'm still hopeful we end up with the most recognizable athlete in both of the top two major sports leagues in the world right here in KC for the next decade. There is still a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 5, 2023 keep underwhelming son Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,291 Posted August 5, 2023 Just stopping in to post the same thing cmh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 5, 2023 Clowns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 5, 2023 8 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Clowns. You have to admit, that's a pretty amazing feat. You can't just expect a 23 year old to step in and be the best player in the game. But it's still possible for him to end up being the best player in the game at some point in his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted August 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: You have to admit, that's a pretty amazing feat. You can't just expect a 23 year old to step in and be the best player in the game. But it's still possible for him to end up being the best player in the game at some point in his career. Never heard of him until this week. I do not follow AL as much as NL but still never hear about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, TommyGavin said: Never heard of him until this week. I do not follow AL as much as NL but still never hear about him. I think part of it is also the small market team he plays on. There's a reason it's called flyover country. The media markets on the coasts aren't going to give near as much time to teams or players outside their own market. And the royals, before this win streak were on pace for a historically bad record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 5, 2023 1 hour ago, cmh6476 said: You have to admit, that's a pretty amazing feat. You can't just expect a 23 year old to step in and be the best player in the game. But it's still possible for him to end up being the best player in the game at some point in his career. Players are stealing bases at an 80 pct clip. It’s never been easier. Consider me unimpressed with that stat anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Players are stealing bases at an 80 pct clip. It’s never been easier. Consider me unimpressed with that stat anymore. His combination of speed and power, where someone has come up with some sort of measurable stat, is putting him on pace to far exceed what Bo Jackson or Carlos Beltran ever did as a Royal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: His combination of speed and power, where someone has come up with some sort of measurable stat, is putting him on pace to far exceed what Bo Jackson or Carlos Beltran ever did as a Royal. So we were told he was a mega star upon his arrival. He has not been one yet. I say he’s been underwhelming and somehow that’s turned into he sucks. Gotta love homers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 5, 2023 So last year, Witt had 20 hrs and 30 stolen bases. This year, Anthony Volpe of the Yankees has 14 Hr’s and 20 stolen bases so far. Think he has a chance to finish with 20 and 30 too? He’s been, dare I say, underwhelming? Because he sure has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 5, 2023 it doesn't really matter, football is about to start and other than 2 years of my 45 year existence, that's all I've been accustomed to anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,612 Posted August 5, 2023 Football started ten weeks ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted August 5, 2023 26 minutes ago, posty said: Football started ten weeks ago... You are a doosh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,948 Posted August 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, HellToupee said: pathetic Probably hurt again. Soft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,612 Posted August 5, 2023 1 hour ago, TommyGavin said: You are a doosh Guess you never heard of the CFL… Those games are much better to watch compared to the NFL… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted August 5, 2023 17 minutes ago, posty said: Guess you never heard of the CFL… Those games are much better to watch compared to the NFL… If you say so. You know he was talking about the Chiefs so again you are a doosh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,612 Posted August 5, 2023 55 minutes ago, TommyGavin said: If you say so. You know he was talking about the Chiefs To him, he doesn't know of any football outside of the Chiefs and Jayhawks (when they are winning)... Just trying to expand his knowledge some... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,612 Posted August 6, 2023 1 hour ago, cmh6476 said: Was the fight on the moon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,995 Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 2:12 PM, posty said: Guess you never heard of the CFL… Those games are much better to watch compared to the NFL… Says who, you? Boy that's a ringing endorsement... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,101 Posted August 8, 2023 The first place Brewers now have a positive run differential on the season at plus 3. They haven't been positive since May! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,101 Posted August 9, 2023 And back to a negative differential It was a good run while it lasted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,101 Posted August 9, 2023 I should mention the Brewers did it with style last night. They threw 3 bases loaded walks in the 10th without recording a strike. Pretty sure I've never seen that before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,679 Posted August 9, 2023 The pitching injuries continue to pile up for the Rays. It's amazing that they remain in striking distance of the Orioles. Cy Young candidate Shane McClanahan joins Jeffrey Springs and Drew Rasmussen as 2023 rotation members now done for the year. A top young pitcher in Shane Baz has been on the shelf since 2022 as has key reliever Andrew Kittredge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,010 Posted August 9, 2023 This right here is why sports really matter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 1,291 Posted August 15, 2023 Bobby Witt Jr just hit an inside the park home run! He sprinted immediately and hauled azz around the bases. 14.3 seconds from home to home. That's the quickest in baseball since 2017 (Byron Buxton 13.89 seconds). edit: update: Witt Jr with a 4 hit night. Julio Rodriguez had a huge game for Seattle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
