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GameCard…I wouldn’t say Walker was the likely GG award winner at 1B. He’s yet to win the award in an 8 year career. He may it home, but I think Goldschmidt’s odds are a bit better than Walker’s.
I love Goldy but I am a little biased toward Walker. He is a former Gamecock that helped us win the CWS in 2010 & 2011. I am a season ticket holder and his family would often sit in the row in front of us.
Well, Walker may win this year’s GG, but the fact that he’s this year’s Fielding Bible Award winner doesn’t at all mean he’ll take home a GG. I think Pujols has won 5 Fielding Bible Awards and Arenado 3 or 4. So, the folks and criteria that decide the two awards don’t always correspond and I’m pretty sure the GG comes with a bit more prestige only becuse it’s been around for awhile. At any rate, I watched Goldscmidt at 1B all season long and never saw him miss a beat. With the glove, that is…Haha!
The one constant enjoyment I had watching the Cards this year was the infield defense. The offense was inconsistent with too many dead spots in the lineup, but the defense never seemed to falter. Didn’t see Walker much, but if he’s better than Goldy I’m sure the D-back fans really like watching him too.
I am thinking maybe the best use of Gorman would be as half of a DH platoon. Let him focus on his hitting, and if he hits enough then find him a position. If he doesn’t hit enough, he doesn’t need a position.
I don’t think Gorman gets a fair shake after only 313 PA’s in the Big Leagues. He’ll still be only 22 on opening day in ’23. I think he’ll prove to be more than a DH. I also think he’ll be a guy who has several 30 HR seasons during his career and it wouldn’t surprise me too much if he eventually taters-up 40 times in a season. Again, he’s only 22. My guess is he’ll amp up his ability to make contact and avoid the K with more looks at Big League pitching.
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