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  • in reply to: Good stuff on Cardinals #235683
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    Sounds like old Andy was a little under the weather when he did that podcast. Funny he said Dylan Carlson has done nothing to prove he is an everyday outfielder. If you compared each players first 3 years Carlson’s stats are slightly above Van Slyke. Carlson had more hits, doubles and home runs then Andy.
    I think the pitching is a tad better these days than when Andy played. Have another Mr. Van Slyke.

    in reply to: 2023 Lineup #208425
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    I guess the next question that should be asked. Is winning games more important or is individual stats more important when putting a line up together? Like someone said above don’t mess with success?

    in reply to: 2023 Lineup #208393
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    It would be interesting to find out what was the record of team when Nootbar, Donovan, Carlson or Edman lead off in 22.

    in reply to: 2021 MLB Individual Awards #176518
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    Carlson’s numbers a lot closer to India then people think. Actually has more hits than India and higher OPS +. OPS + is only stat that factors in the ball parks you play in to even out the field. Carlson’s defense was far superior and he helped his team to the post season which India did not.

    in reply to: Our Younger OFers #139204
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    According to stat cast metrics Carlson should be hitting around 275 with 4 hrs. I think all the fans would be going crazy if a rookie was putting up these type of numbers. Carlson has ran into some bad luck and yes has done a poor job with bases loaded. But do you really think it is going to help him being in Springfield? Based on production of other guys it does not make sense to send down the rookie at this time. Did he looked over matched against The cubs ace?
    And we just sent down the guy that leads the club in Defensive Runs Saved! A club that is filled with Gold glove guys a rookie is the best defender!

    in reply to: Summer Camp South – Alternate Camp – Springfield #133736
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    Any word on live streaming those intra squad games that are taking place in Summer Camp South?

    in reply to: Outfield Dilemma … #124616
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    It is funny that u only pull up the two outfielders that have a few stats slightly above Carlsons. Before when Carlson was had the best stats in all of MLB u made a point of the quality of pitching he was facing. Do u bring that up now when comparing stats? Did u bring up he has not getting one AB against the Mets at their hitting friendly stadium? Stats are stats and u can spin them how every u want to make your point. I just don’t understand the negativity toward Carlson. You seem to knock him down when every time someone makes a point he needs to be on the roster. You even made a point to say a scout said he has a 40 arm trying to knock him down. It amazes me that the Cardinals would play this kid in RF with a 40 arm.

    in reply to: Outfield Dilemma … #124007
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    On the pipeline they have Carlson’s arm at a 55 (above avg). You need to ask some people in that saw him play in Peoria about his arm. Maybe the highlight of him throwing the runner out at 3B from right field corner.

    in reply to: Our Hitters Approach #112044
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    It all comes back to timing and balance. If your on time with great balance your pitch recognition will improve and you will not chase at balls out of zone. If you practice one swing 99% of the time (A swing) why would you change that swing and go to a B swing with 2 strikes? The toughest pitches you will see as a hitter is when you have 2 strikes. Do you have a better chance to be successful with 2 strikes with your A swing or B swing? The bottom line is an out is an out, weather it is a strike out or a ground out. We should not get caught up with strike outs. I still feel that there is something they do in training the swing everyday that has created all the swings and misses. I can have a poor swing and still put a ball in play and make it look like I have a great approach. I can have a poor swing that generates exit velocity and makes it seem like the swing fits all the technology requirements of a good swing. Over time this swing will not produce results.
    The bottom line is if the hitter is on time and has great balance they have a chance to be successful. If we are not training this correctly everyday then we will stay the same and not get better.

    in reply to: Our Hitters Approach #112019
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    In my observations it seems like we have a lot of rush swings. This is caused by poor timing. If a hitter is on time he is able to match the plane of pitch and stay in hitting zone longer with more margin of error. If a hitter is late he has to rush swing which as a result the bat comes in and out of hitting zone and has less or no margin of error. As a result more swings and misses, more check swings and swings at pitches way out of zone. It limits the players ability to hit sliders or pitches away. It has nothing to do with approach they are all professional hitters and are trying hard to fight off pitches and hit balls the other way when needed.
    It is something that they do in their everyday training that is causing this fundamental breakdown in their swing mechanics. It seems easy to fix and i think it is but you have to train this way everyday to get the positive results.

    in reply to: Our Hitters Approach #112013
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    In my observations it seems like we have a lot of rush swings. This is caused by poor timing. If a hitter is on time he is able to match the plane of pitch and stay in hitting zone longer with less or no margin of error. If a hitter is late he has to rush swing which as a result the bat comes in and out of hitting zone. As a result more swings and misses, more check swings and swings at pitches way out of zone. It limits the players ability to hit sliders or pitches away. It has nothing to do with approach they are all professional hitters and are trying hard to fight off pitches and hit balls the other way when needed.
    It is something that they do in their everyday training that is causing this fundamental breakdown in their swing mechanics. It seems easy to fix and i think it is but you have to train this way everyday to get the positive results.

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