Angels outfield prospect is 21-for-21 in stolen base attempts

[Lou]

"Looks like the Angels may have a future leadoff hitter in the fold with a ton of speed, who also masters the art of using his wheels in successful stolen base attempts."

 

"Phenomenal"

 

You're going to tell me that's not just a bit of premature overhype?

 

he's perfect in his SB attempts 

 

phenomenal

[OregonLAA]

He's 23. He's too old for A ball. He should have been called up 2 years ago to AAA when he was still in college

[Lou]

He's 23. He's too old for A ball. He should have been called up 2 years ago to AAA when he was still in college

 

that's just bad scouting

 

right, AO ?

[silviodante09]

No mention of all star, no mention of great player.  I would think the phenomenal term was directed at his stolen base streak.

 

Geez

 

but there was mention of him being a starter.......look I'm new to the site and don't want to give off first impressions as a Debbie Downer so I'm just gonna say I hope he keeps it up

[silviodante09]

I don't know if we should get worked up about ANY prospect until they reach AA.

 

If he does this in AA, then I'll be impressed. Too early to expect anything yet.

 

lol, can I just say this is what I was trying to say?

[Mark68]

It's too bad we don't have an international presence to have found this guy in upstate Idaho when he was a teenager.

[Halos of Anaheim]

He's 23. He's too old for A ball. He should have been called up 2 years ago to AAA when he was still in college

Terrible sarcasm. But I'll let it go because of your avatar.

 

Omar comin'.

[Angel Oracle]

This is all part of the positive change since Ric Wilson took over as scouting director and started an increase in drafting college players.

Can't argue with a near .450 OBP in a league that can be brutal on hitters.

[silviodante09]

"I robs drug dealers!"

[Blarg]

You mean guys too old for A ball?

 

This is all part of the positive change since Ric Wilson took over as scouting director and started an increase in drafting college players.

Can't argue with a near .450 OBP in a league that can be brutal on hitters.

[silviodante09]

How the hell are you a mod here? Why troll all the time?

 

he's making fun of my earlier post

[m0nkey]

Bht he's white

[Erstad Grit]

23 is pretty old for A ball. He is basically ripping off bags off of high school pitchers/catchers. Until success in at least AA  I would not pronounce him our future leadoff hitter. Not getting excited about prospects is lame but so is creating unrealistic expectations. 

[Blarg]

He will move up once there is playing time made available in the High A or AA level.

[HaloMagic]

23 is pretty old for A ball. He is basically ripping off bags off of high school pitchers/catchers. Until success in at least AA I would not pronounce him our future leadoff hitter. Not getting excited about prospects is lame but so is creating unrealistic expectations.

The average age of pitchers in the Midwest League so far this year is 21.9. The average age of players with at least 5 games at catcher is 21.7. Younger than 23, yes. But hardly high school players.

I do agree that it's wise to wait until he has some success at higher levels though, considering his age.

[YESWECAN]

Can he manage?

[The God of Runs]

OBP is 111 points above his BA. He may not steal at his current rate if he makes it to the show. But, he'll be able to help the club in other ways.

[HaloMagic]

He may not make it to the show. Then he wouldn't be able to help the club at all. He's in low A.

[Angelsjunky]

Chuck's digging deep for something to be excited about in the farm system.

[mp170.6]

With the way they have this team constructed -- at least on paper -- there shouldn't be much need for base stealers. 

 

Does the farm have any high OBP leadoff hitters?

[Chuck]

Chuck's digging deep for something to be excited about in the farm system.

 

I'm not digging deep AJ, I'm noticing the obvious. 

[Chuck]

With the way they have this team constructed -- at least on paper -- there shouldn't be much need for base stealers. 

 

Does the farm have any high OBP leadoff hitters?

 

Have you read anything I posted?

[Count Orlok]

Too bad he's an outfielder. It'd be nice to have some infield depth. 

[mp170.6]

Have you read anything I posted?

 

Sorry Chuck, I was reading on a 1024 x 600 netbook screen. 

 

It's easy to miss stuff having to scroll up and down so much.  

[Tyler]

Angels minor league hitter of the month for April.