2024 Prospects

[moonslav59]

I think he could eventually be a UTIL guy. To be a starting player, he'd really need to hit the ball harder.

Can you see what his season numbers are on exit velocity or Hard hit%?

[mvp 78]

Can you see what his season numbers are on exit velocity or Hard hit%?

No, I think the SoxProspects guys have those numbers, but don't disclose them as they are not public. They have mentioned that his exit velo is very low. They've been overly down on him before he even hit AA. I wanted to see him compete at each level before I made a judgement. I think he should be given a shot at MLB at some point, just probably not 2024.

[mvp 78]

Lugo tater on back to back days in AAA.

[5GoldGloves:OF,75]

No, I think the SoxProspects guys have those numbers, but don't disclose them as they are not public. They have mentioned that his exit velo is very low. They've been overly down on him before he even hit AA. I wanted to see him compete at each level before I made a judgement. I think he should be given a shot at MLB at some point, just probably not 2024.

If Duran could consistently bunt a ball so accurately that it hits the third base bag, and so slowly that he runs to second base before it does, is that worse than lining one-hoppers to the centerfielder at 100 mph?

Most Red Sox fans (and probably modern MLB fans of all teams in general) would agree that the batting order and 40-man roster can really use a few more contact hitters with better hand-eye coordination than just all-or-nothing goons.

[mvp 78]

If Duran could consistently bunt a ball so accurately that it hits the third base bag, and so slowly that he runs to second base before it does, is that worse than lining one-hoppers to the centerfielder at 100 mph?

Most Red Sox fans (and probably modern MLB fans of all teams in general) would agree that the batting order and 40-man roster can really use a few more contact hitters with better hand-eye coordination than just all-or-nothing goons.

Not sure Chase has hit many balls 100 mph.

[mvp 78]

@SamDykstraMiLB
Matthew Lugo's second Triple-A homer left the bat at 111.2 mph and went 428 feet.

That's the second-highest exit velocity on a @WooSox homer this season (Mark Kolozsvary, 112.2). Only Triston Casas (111.9) has hit a homer harder for the #RedSox in 2024.

[A Red Sox fan named Hugh]

If Duran could consistently bunt a ball so accurately that it hits the third base bag, and so slowly that he runs to second base before it does, is that worse than lining one-hoppers to the centerfielder at 100 mph?

Most Red Sox fans (and probably modern MLB fans of all teams in general) would agree that the batting order and 40-man roster can really use a few more contact hitters with better hand-eye coordination than just all-or-nothing goons.

The problem is, if pitchers know you can not hit it hard, they're going to challenge you. Put the ball in play, you can't hurt me. There just aren't too many players that fit Meidroth's profile that are successful everyday players.

I think he's a big leaguer, I think he might evern add value to this team, I just don't think he's going to be an impactful player.

[A Red Sox fan named Hugh]

Hatfield just posted in the soxprospects chat that there are mutliple players moving up/down at least 30 positions.

I think it's obivous Lugo is the one moving up 30, so that puts him at least in the top 20.

[5GoldGloves:OF,75]

The problem is, if pitchers know you can not hit it hard, they're going to challenge you. Put the ball in play, you can't hurt me. There just aren't too many players that fit Meidroth's profile that are successful everyday players.

I think he's a big leaguer, I think he might evern add value to this team, I just don't think he's going to be an impactful player.

Well, Rochester's closer last night was throwing every pitch 96 mph in the 9th, and Meidroth impacted both the left field and right field foul lines with line drives (both just foul). Maybe a guy with a high average who doesn't hit homers in a park like Worcester, where the wind is always blowing out, is a better prospect than average.

Lord knows the Red Sox big league batting order can really use some more contact hitters; not just to get on base, but to work pitchers, and maybe even - omg - touch the ball with a baserunner on third and less than two outs. It can also help balance the roster, having a potential pinch hitter who won't automatically whiff like the Sox bench guys this year.

[moonslav59]

The problem is, if pitchers know you can not hit it hard, they're going to challenge you. Put the ball in play, you can't hurt me. There just aren't too many players that fit Meidroth's profile that are successful everyday players.

I think he's a big leaguer, I think he might evern add value to this team, I just don't think he's going to be an impactful player.

It makes me wonder why he walks so much, if pitchers don't fear him.

[mvp 78]

It makes me wonder why he walks so much, if pitchers don't fear him.

Pitchers in AAA aren't as good as they are in MLB.

[mvp 78]

Hatfield just posted in the soxprospects chat that there are mutliple players moving up/down at least 30 positions.

I think it's obivous Lugo is the one moving up 30, so that puts him at least in the top 20.

To have him jump to #20 or higher is wild IMO. I want to hear what they think has change with them. Not just blah blah blah isn't linear...

Antonio Anderson drops 30?

[mvp 78]

Do they drop Castro or Hickey at all? Bastardo falls? Hoppe?

Penrod maybe gets pushed up?

[Hugh2]

Do they drop Castro or Hickey at all? Bastardo falls? Hoppe?

Penrod maybe gets pushed up?

Hickey is dropping.

Castro no,
Bastardo moves up

[moonslav59]

Drops:
Wikelman 7 > below 10
Jordan 17>20ish
Hickey 19>22-25
Anderson 26>30ish
Hoppe 30>35-40

Rises:
Perales 8> 6 or 7
Slaten 12>10ish
Meidroth 13>11-12
E R-C 18>16-17
K Campbell 20>15ish
Mullins 40>32-34
Sogard 43>35ish
Benitez 44>35ish
Lugo 50>20-25