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0-4 with a hat trick last night. To compound his play- our "plus-plus" defender threw the ball into RF to give SC a couple of runs.
For those keeping score at home- that's a .156 batting average in SEC play with 16 K's in 13 games. Let's not leave out that .933 fielding percentage in SEC play. Nobody else can do what he does!!!!!!
When is the last time we had a solid 3rd baseman? Connor powers? I don't think we had one during the Cohen era. I think our last several have been borderline liabilities
13 games- no RBI's and 3 runs scored
Bragg has had 12 SEC AB's- hitting .333 with a HR and 4 RBI's. 3 runs scored
Fielding % is such a clown way to determine how good of a fielder someone is. You like it though, so gridley is .938... is he a terrible defender too?
First move we have to make is putting macnamee in RF and letting Bragg DH. Let's start there first. Cody was huge in LF last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Random Poster
Add 2 to the scoreboard for South Carolina if random had his way last nightQuote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
Andrelton simmons' fielding % is .947 this year. He's one of the worst defensive shortstops in MLB... angels should really look to upgrade**
Now I certainly agree that Luke has to hit better. Jim said last night Luke had a hit in 7 of his previous 8 games though, so it isn't like he's not hitting at all. Schmidt and Reagan have and will issue a lot of 0-4s though
I'd love to get Bragg's power in there but I believe he is such a liability defensively right now that he can't.
He's had some bad moments, errors, struggling hitting, missing first base on a double vs OM so I can see Randoms point but hes done some good things too. He deserves a chance to hit out of it, doesnt seem like Cann is gonna bench him
I'd start Bragg at 3B tonight. He can throw a ball into RF as well as LA, while possibly putting the ball in play at the plate. I'm not throwing LA away, but maybe sitting a bit can help him refocus while giving Bragg a shot to help us
Did Bragg make errors at 3B that I missed? Why does everyone act like he sucks defensively? Not arguing it, just wondering if I missed his errors. LA just doesn't seem to be focused right now. Maybe he's pressing. Start Bragg and we can always sub in LA for defense late
You make a good point but I question the timing of the post. These are happy times. Be happy, not bitchy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Random Poster
From the fall ball accounts, Bragg was abysmal at 3bQuote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
Gridley made a bad error too- but you can justify playing him. He's a .300 hitterQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
He is 2/16 in his last 4 SEC games. Thats not hitting the ballQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
With each of these updates, you only make yourself look worse.
Not playing well, and still in the lineup every single day.
Holy smokes, play the guy...didn't realize it was based on fall ball. I bet LA wasn't K'ing 50% of the time in fall ball either. Why not give Bragg a shot? Can't do worse. If he makes an error, put LA inQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Do we play at 3 or 4 today CT?
If Cann tried it, I'd support it and hope for the best. I'm not sure putting a poor defender at 3b is a good idea with Cole on the mound today though. If you wanna try it, do it Tuesday in mobileQuote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
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Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
Wut? LA isn't playing good D right now...and I'd rather LA figure his bat out midweek instead of killing us with it in a big SEC series. But that's just meQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
He has 2 errors in sec play. It's not like he's booting balls left and right.Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
Belmont will never hit SEC pitching imo. I would think a change is coming, if nothing else maybe let Belmont sit a few games and think about things. He could always come in a play 3rd in late inning games. Pretty sure Stovall can play third, I wouldn't be surprised if Cody couldn't play third.
Just saying.
I think LA will eventually hit SEC pitching, but I agree with everything else you saidQuote:
Originally Posted by basedog
He's not looking like Chipper Jones either, which he needs to be doing if he's going to keep hitting sub .170 with all these K's and starting imoQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
I bet Cann will have a 3rd baseman next year, I think Belmont will be a utility infielder who fills in next year. More of a substitute late inning guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
SMH... Luke hasn't even faced 1 full season of sec pitching and you declare he'll never do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by basedog
Cody has played 3b and didn't have the arm to throw a guy out vs tenn. Cody might could handle it if not for too weak of an arm. Cody in LF was the difference in the game... he caught a 2-run HR. Cody is ultra-useful, but LF is where he's at his best
I agree with all of this. I'd go Bragg if anyoneQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
I said it 3 weeks ago. The kid better start hitting ..
Luke needs to get his front foot down a second sooner and he'lll start driving those balls hes fouling straight back
Haha what? He's a better defender than Chipper was.Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
In Cohen's defense, we had recruited one but the Braves took him in the supplemental round to rot in the minors for a bunch of years. Ironically, had Riley come to MSU he would have made the majors in less time while honing his craft against AAA competition thus ending up making more money overall instead of the route he took.
[QUOTE=msstate7;733475]SMH... Luke hasn't even faced 1 full season of sec pitching and you declare he'll never do it.
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LOL, you questioning me or anyone about Belmont is just damn funny. I said imo he want hit Sec pitching. He hasn't come close to making contact with the breaking stuff, his pitch selection is awful, doesn't make enough contact for me to think he will ever be a Sec hitter. We shall see.
Btw, Stovall can play 3rd and I bet be damn good. Having players like Mangum, Gridley and Stovall is awesome watching them grind every pitch and every play!
Btw, having Poole and Belmont come up with risp last night was just brutal watching. They both strike out way too much.
[QUOTE=basedog;733496]Gridley in his freshman year had 169 ABs and here's his numbers... .243/.319/.314 ops 633Quote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Luke has only had 198 ABs in his career so far and here's his numbers... .247/.338/.364 ops 702
To make a definitive prediction like Luke will never hit sec pitching is ridiculous
Click bait
Gridley struck out at a much lower rate as a true freshman than the Soph Belmont
7 say "Luke I'm your Father"!
You make me LOL!
It is kinda funny that Belmont is #7