tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post3069264935149095550..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Tom Brennan: METS MINOR LEAGUE HITTING OVERVIEWMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-45534498069443070942018-06-08T09:10:55.052-04:002018-06-08T09:10:55.052-04:00Good comments, guys.
As I see it, every hitter is...Good comments, guys.<br /><br />As I see it, every hitter is a bundle of skills that lead to hitting outcomes. The less power that is there, the more that batting average, on base %, and speed are a necessity. <br /><br />A strong batting average and on base % has to come first - Jeff McNeil is a perfect example, having had over a .300 average and decent speed coming into 2018. Hitters need to get to the early McNeil stage first.<br /><br />I don't know the answer, except I advocate being aggressive early in counts to help guys get their batting average up and K rate down. Then work more on drawing walks. Then add strength and power. <br /><br />Trying to hit for power is risky, since a 390 foot fly out is just as much an out as a weak grounder, but for most guys, like former slap hitter Phillip Evans, even if only briefly so far, adding power can get you to the majors, seen in his AAA #'s: 33 doubles, 23 HR. 83 RBI in 611 ABs. <br /><br />Judging by so many guys with low averages, I wonder if they are being taught to work the pitcher too soon, getting behind in the count, and striking out. I just remember looking at Duda: over a span of years, when he ended an at bat with zero strikes, he was something like a .330/.700 hitter. In 2 strike counts, he hit .160/.300. Swing early, learn to hit, then work your BB rate up.<br /><br />At least that is how I see it.<br /><br />The 3 Rockies high average sluggers from the So. Atlantic League that I highlighted in an article recently all had low walk rates, so they were most likely being turned loose early, hacking at good first pitches, with great success.<br /><br />Success leads to confidence which leads to more success.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-28822831690140081442018-06-08T08:53:11.114-04:002018-06-08T08:53:11.114-04:00Good morning Tom:
I am so glad you broke this out...Good morning Tom:<br /><br />I am so glad you broke this out, team wise, for our readers. It points out that, once again, team wise, we do not stand up to our competitors.<br /><br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37274788683379867372018-06-08T08:51:42.890-04:002018-06-08T08:51:42.890-04:00My comment is at the Mets obviously rarely produce...My comment is at the Mets obviously rarely produce anyone who can hit. However, when they do, they don't feel it's appropriate to promote them until they have gray hair.Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.com