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Well, I quoted the ESPN draft tracker site’s blurb on the pick, and added the height, since he’s a bit undersized, and IL history. It sounds like not giggling like a schoolgirl when the star quarterback walks past is now condsidered being negative or not liking somebody.
Yes Wetherholt would be a great #2 hitter. 60-65 grade hit tool with a 60 pitch selection. 55 grade power as well so 20+ bomb potential.
Bling, I would just like to hear which draft players you would have liked though. There is nothing wrong about being excited about a player. It beats the alternative of never looking forward to anything.
FWIW. Jose Altuve is 5’6.
If Edman comes all the way back, I could see shooing Gorman this coming offseason.
Wetherholdt played 2nd at WVU his sophomore year, when he had his best year, I think his 1st year he played a lot of third base
Jurrangelo Cijntje to SEA at #15. I love that pick for them as he is the most interesting player in the draft and they have one of the best pitching dev programs.
Burleson will be moving to 1B next season. Some have no clue as to how good of of player Wetherholt is. I know the Cardinals could have certainly used an “ace-type” pitcher. But the thought of Winn, Donovan, Burleson and Wetherholt in the same lineup could be special. Those four can fricken’ hit at a high level.
MIL is taking OF Braylon Payne. Ranked between 50 and 90. They are expected to be taking him underslot to save money on their subsequent picks. I’m curious if their guy was taken before they picked.
I don’t know much about the draft. But I’m excited that a lot of Cardinals fans are excited. I like the fact we took a hitter this early as pitchers are too fragile. And I like that we took a guy with a great hit tool with at least some power. I wouldn’t worry much at all about where he fits on today’s team. Lots of things are likely to change by the time he’s fully ready to come up. Perhaps he take Nado’s spot at 3B after 2027? Who knows? Hopefully he’s ready a little before then.
I see Wetherholt as sort of an infield version of Corbin Carroll. Not the biggest, flashiest player but possibly the best. Carroll is struggling this year, but he will find his groove.
Bling, I would just like to hear which draft players you would have liked though.
I am fine with the pick. I would not have preferred they do something else. I am not sure why people think otherwise.
pitchers are too fragile.
They are, and as far as I can tell, the practice of slow walking starters early isn’t working. They still get hurt. They don’t turn out any better.
I like the catcher Walker Janek that Houston just drafted. 70 grade arm with great receiving and a chance to have an average bat.
The situation with Herrera has convinced me that you build a catcher around the arm. 8 years in the system and he loses the backup catcher job to a guy sporting an OPS+ of 68 who can throw better. That’s a sad commentary on something.
Great stuff Brian with the Flores quotes and getting an interview with Wetherholt. Is the full video of the interview with Wetherholt going to be made available? I only see an image link.
If we were doing a top 10 list today, I’d likely put him just ahead of Hence. Mathew’s would be my #3.
Would you fellas/ladies put Bernal or Crooks higher? Pages has definitely taken every ounce of his opportunity and ran with it, I love him for the roll they have been using him in.
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