Quote Originally Posted by Really Clark? View Post
I can understand that stance on the physical side, he very well may be maxed out physically, I have no problem with that argument even if I think more of this particular player we could very well be reversed on another. And we both be right on our guy. If it was easy we would be scouts. But mentally? The MLB level is about mental changes to stay effective. It is one of the major things that separates a AA level player from a MLB level guy. And it will more than likely take him (like most players) 2-3 years to figure that out while competing at that level. I disagree wholeheartedly about mental growth. If he or any player is not continuing to grow mentally, they won't stick. You have maybe 5-10% of players that are so gifted athletically that they can get away with it that. And may 1% or so can be a true upper level long career type player like that. But I don't think any player that has had a fairly long career, heck even ones that could not get it done physically, topped out their mental approach at the minor league level. That is a pretty silly assertion.
i don't disagree with any of that. but i think that falls in the realm of maintaining value, not increasing it. i think there's a difference between that, and between being a pitcher and a thrower. most top prospects are still throwers when they reach the Majors. they've never had to learn otherwise because of their tools. Wisler is already a pitcher.