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Post by 00hmh on Jun 10, 2021 6:41:11 GMT -6
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Post by villagepub on Jul 12, 2021 15:44:23 GMT -6
Drafted in 4th round. Pick value about $426k.
Baker is getting a lot of disrespect. EMU pitcher Meis went in RD10. Still no takers on Baker after 10 rounds.
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Post by villagepub on Jul 12, 2021 15:52:55 GMT -6
Also, MLB.com announcers hosting the Draft online really, really suck.
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Post by journalismjoe76 on Jul 12, 2021 15:58:10 GMT -6
Miami Pitcher Sam Bachman in Round 1 Pick 9 to Angels
Pitcher Ohio Pitcher Joe Rock in Round 2 Pick 68 to Rockies
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Post by cardfan on Jul 12, 2021 16:27:09 GMT -6
Drafted in 4th round. Pick value about $426k. Baker is getting a lot of disrespect. EMU pitcher Meis went in RD10. Still no takers on Baker after 10 rounds. Probably considered to have an “old” arm. Hopefully he’ll get a shot late. |
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Post by comet on Jul 13, 2021 14:06:00 GMT -6
Drafted in 4th round. Pick value about $426k. Baker is getting a lot of disrespect. EMU pitcher Meis went in RD10. Still no takers on Baker after 10 rounds. Probably considered to have an “old” arm. Hopefully he’ll get a shot late.
Yep. Remember, he didn't go in early rounds in the past either. I'm not sure if this is his second or third go around. Same old scenario as going high school to college, you can be a good player at the level you're at, but not be projected as making at the next level.
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Post by villagepub on Jul 13, 2021 15:08:41 GMT -6
Probably considered to have an “old” arm. Hopefully he’ll get a shot late.
Yep. Remember, he didn't go in early rounds in the past either. I'm not sure if this is his second or third go around. Same old scenario as going high school to college, you can be a good player at the level you're at, but not be projected as making at the next level.
Kids do not make from HS to college based on ability. John Baker is not that case. Look at his resume. Look who he has beat over the last 4 years. He was a 3rd team All-American, for shit sake. He competes at the top level Division I. He is proven. He deserves more of a shot than many of the kids that got drafted today. |
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Post by BSU Card Fan in AZ on Jul 13, 2021 15:44:26 GMT -6
There is something the scouts don’t like. For all of them to overlook him with his record says they don’t think his style will work in the majors. He just needs a shot to prove them wrong.
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Post by cardfan on Jul 13, 2021 19:51:01 GMT -6
It’s his arm. He’s had issues with it. He’s thrown a ton of pitches. He’s an all time great but there’s enough questions there that are stopping teams from investing in him. Teams look for guys who can throw it through a brick wall these days. He’s more of a Greg Maddox type. Different day and age now. He may have to try signing in with an independent team and go from there.
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Post by comet on Jul 14, 2021 6:15:17 GMT -6
It’s his arm. He’s had issues with it. He’s thrown a ton of pitches. He’s an all time great but there’s enough questions there that are stopping teams from investing in him. Teams look for guys who can throw it through a brick wall these days. He’s more of a Greg Maddox type. Different day and age now. He may have to try signing in with an independent team and go from there. Thank you. Agree. |
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Post by villagepub on Jul 14, 2021 7:09:29 GMT -6
It’s his arm. He’s had issues with it. He’s thrown a ton of pitches. He’s an all time great but there’s enough questions there that are stopping teams from investing in him. Teams look for guys who can throw it through a brick wall these days. He’s more of a Greg Maddox type. Different day and age now. He may have to try signing in with an independent team and go from there. Thank you. Agree. Maddox got results. Pitching is less about speed. Hitters can catch up to a 100 mph fastball as they face more 100 mph pitchers. Pitching is about keeping hitters off balance and uncomfortable (varying speeds, placement, ball movement). Keep a hitter uncomfortable and you own them. |
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Post by cardfan on Jul 14, 2021 9:53:51 GMT -6
Maddox got results. Pitching is less about speed. Hitters can catch up to a 100 mph fastball as they face more 100 mph pitchers. Pitching is about keeping hitters off balance and uncomfortable (varying speeds, placement, ball movement). Keep a hitter uncomfortable and you own them. Yep, but that’s not what gets you drafted these days unless you are a lefty. Baker will get a shot as a free agent. |
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Post by CallingBS on Jul 14, 2021 11:43:24 GMT -6
There is something the scouts don’t like. For all of them to overlook him with his record says they don’t think his style will work in the majors. He just needs a shot to prove them wrong. It's real simple - velocity. His fastball is only 88-89, and today scouts expect 96+ to even give you a sniff. It's a sad indictment on the current data push in baseball. |
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Post by BSU Card Fan in AZ on Jul 14, 2021 14:45:50 GMT -6
Makes sense then.
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Post by 00hmh on Jul 14, 2021 15:00:09 GMT -6
There is something the scouts don’t like. For all of them to overlook him with his record says they don’t think his style will work in the majors. He just needs a shot to prove them wrong. It's real simple - velocity. His fastball is only 88-89, and today scouts expect 96+ to even give you a sniff. It's a sad indictment on the current data push in baseball. Some big arm kid, they give him a chance to learn to pitch. |
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