The Official 2021 Los Angeles Angels Minor League Stats, Reports & Scouting Thread

[Docwaukee]

1 minute ago, Stradling said:

That’s what I was focusing on.  

takes a lot to get there though.  It seems like he was working on that and I can't believe this is the end result.  Seems like the complete opposite of what Angels coaches have done for other guys in terms of simplifying things.  

[Docwaukee]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

I was thinking he was swinging out of his shoes, and not in the Vladdy way.

just verifies that Vlad was such a freak.  He had a bunch of movement as well but the dude could square up silly putty.  

[Docwaukee]

2 hours ago, sportstr44 said:

 

that's a nice swing since we're talking about it.  A bit big on the leg kick but those hands are nice.  If he starts showing some power we might see him as more than a 4th OFer.  

[AngelsFaninGA]

42 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Dude took forever to get out of the box...  Still more interested in looking good than being good.

Wasn't his attitude/makeup considered one of his strongest points up until last year? Wonder what happened, hopefully adjusts itself with maturity

[Inside Pitch]

7 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

I was thinking he was swinging out of his shoes, and not in the Vladdy way.

That's him posing his swings, trying to look good.   Needs to really turn that down a few notches.

[Inside Pitch]

1 minute ago, AngelsFaninGA said:

Wasn't his attitude/makeup considered one of his strongest points up until last year? Wonder what happened, hopefully adjusts itself with maturity

I don't think its make up, he's just self assured and wants to be that guy.  I mean watch Tatis, he poses his swings a lot too... I'm sure he's thinking he is bringing swag to the game ala Tatis.

[AngelsFaninGA]

4 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

I don't think its make up, he's just self assured and wants to be that guy.  I mean watch Tatis, he poses his swings a lot too... I'm sure he's thinking he is bringing swag to the game ala Tatis.

In other words, he better start backing it up (by not already striking out 4 times in 2 games for example)

[Lou]

Are there any videos of Adell catching a fly ball?

[tdawg87]

Just now, Lou said:

Are there any videos of Adell catching a fly ball?

On the conspiracy sites.

[Inside Pitch]

6 minutes ago, AngelsFaninGA said:

In other words, he better start backing it up (by not already striking out 4 times in 2 games for example)

yep..... I don't care if he's hitting .500 after a month, its the plate discipline that will tell us he's ready.

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

Are there any videos of Adell catching a fly ball?

Obviously not. 

[Docwaukee]

19 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

yep..... I don't care if he's hitting .500 after a month, its the plate discipline that will tell us he's ready.

I'm still not convinced his recognition is all that bad.  It's his contact ability that bothers me.  He swings through a lot of very hittable pitches.  He's gonna have chronic timing issues with the way that swing is right now.  

[Inside Pitch]

4 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

I'm still not convinced his recognition is all that bad.  It's his contact ability that bothers me.  He swings through a lot of very hittable pitches.  He's gonna have chronic timing issues with the way that swing is right now.  

Actually, the thing with him is less about pitch recognition and more about having the discipline to take the effing walk or let a ball go.  It all goes back to his confidence.  He thinks he can hit any pitch, elevate any ball, turn on every FB.  That confidence has served him well, and that drive will continue to push him to be better but the dude needs fight the urge to be THE guy and take what he's being given.

He has talent for days and the make up to match, but he's trying to get into the HOF while in the minors...  At least that's how I read his actions.

Accepting what they are giving him will offset those contact issues .... Which is why I say that will be the key.

[Inside Pitch]

I've missed reading ppls observations and opinions on the minor league guys.  Thank god MiLB is back.

[BTH]

47 minutes ago, Lou said:

Are there any videos of Adell catching a fly ball?

Saw him catch one tonight on milb.tv. Wasn't fully paying attention to their game. Not the greatest camera and camera angles, but it appeared to be routine and he handled it perfectly fine.

[BTH]

On 5/6/2021 at 9:58 PM, Inside Pitch said:

Been wondering the same thing -- also, seems they are running really really lean given AAA can't even fill out the roster and Barria had to hit for himself...   Because that couldn't result in an injury or anything.

The Angels minor league rosters are indeed very thin right now. It's mainly the position player side that is thin, not so much pitching.

Two reasons why:

1- The Angels injury issues (Stassi, Rendon, Upton was banged up) and recent DFA'ing of players (Schebler, Pujols, Kruger) has left AAA decimated since replacements are being recalled from AAA.

2- Some players in the minors are injured or have gotten injured. (Anthony Bemboom, Kevin Maitan, Gareth Morgan, Luis Aviles Jr, Pedro Diaz, and Jordyn Adams among them.

[BTH]

I'd also add that some replacement players haven't arrived to the new affiliates because they have to fly to and from various places in the middle of a pandemic. That's a big reason why Salt Lake has been shorthanded, as some players just didn't arrive in time for game time.

[BTH]

5 hours ago, Vlad27Trout27 said:

is it that or is there a Lack of Catching depth in the Minors?

Thaiss was likely going to catch tonight because of the Angels lack of upper level catching depth.

Stassi is hurt in the majors. Bemboom is hurt. Jack Kruger is in DFA limbo. Francisco Arcia was just signed and Harrison Wenson was called up from High-A.

The Angels position player depth throughout the minors is just thin at the moment.

[Docwaukee]

2 hours ago, Inside Pitch said:

Actually, the thing with him is less about pitch recognition and more about having the discipline to take the effing walk or let a ball go.  It all goes back to his confidence.  He thinks he can hit any pitch, elevate any ball, turn on every FB.  That confidence has served him well, and that drive will continue to push him to be better but the dude needs fight the urge to be THE guy and take what he's being given.

He has talent for days and the make up to match, but he's trying to get into the HOF while in the minors...  At least that's how I read his actions.

Accepting what they are giving him will offset those contact issues .... Which is why I say that will be the key.

I can totally see what you're saying.  Like he's trying to force his talent on the game.  A five star athlete who's still trying to become a baseball player.  

[Dave Saltzer]

3 hours ago, AngelsFaninGA said:

Wasn't his attitudRight nowe/makeup considered one of his strongest points up until last year? Wonder what happened, hopefully adjusts itself with maturity

Yes, it was. I think it's a case of him knowing he has tools to drool on and believing all the hype. I agree that he needs to knock it off. When he's had a couple of years of success at the Major League level, then it's a different story. Right now it's just magnifying his struggles.

[rafibomb]

Damn I've never seen so much criticism for a guy that went 2-5 with a double and a homer (albeit with 2 strikeouts). I can only imagine if he started the season like 0-8 with 5 strikeouts lol

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, rafibomb said:

Damn I've never seen so much criticism for a guy that went 2-5 with a double and a homer (albeit with 2 strikeouts). I can only imagine if he started the season like 0-8 with 5 strikeouts lol

But is the criticism valid?

[rafibomb]

22 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

But is the criticism valid?

some but I'll keep which I think is valid to myself until he has a bad game

[Angel Oracle]

7 hours ago, Trendon said:

The Angels minor league rosters are indeed very thin right now. It's mainly the position player side that is thin, not so much pitching.

Two reasons why:

1- The Angels injury issues (Stassi, Rendon, Upton was banged up) and recent DFA'ing of players (Schebler, Pujols, Kruger) has left AAA decimated since replacements are being recalled from AAA.

2- Some players in the minors are injured or have gotten injured. (Anthony Bemboom, Kevin Maitan, Gareth Morgan, Luis Aviles Jr, Pedro Diaz, and Jordyn Adams among them.

And also Marsh, still getting ready at the alt site 

[totdprods]

I hope Adell puts up gaudy numbers in SLC. 

Personally I’m still leaning in the trade Adell for pitching camp.