Red Sox/MLB 2023 Regular Season IV - 71 games to go - 119-43 still possible

[yazmybaby]

Sox first selection of Day 2 is Antonio Anderson — SS / HS GA

Rankings:

Baseball America: 68
MLB Pipeline: 77
Perfect Game: 75
Kiley McDaniel: 72
Fangraphs:

Anderson is an explosive rotational athlete with a high-waisted frame in the Jonathan Schoop mold. His size may move him off of shortstop. A huge arm bar from the left side of the plate complicates an otherwise exciting, switch-hitting infield package.

— FG

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 45 | Arm: 60 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45

Jay Austin went in the second round of the 2008 Draft to the Astros, and 15 years later, Anderson could match him as the highest pick in North Atlanta (Ga.) HS history. He has a chance to hit for power and average, though his future defensive home remains in question. The consensus is that his offensive prowess alone will get him drafted high enough to divert him from a commitment to Georgia Tech.

Scouts prefer the switch-hitting Anderson's left-handed swing because he turns it loose more often than his right-handed stroke. He has a balanced approach, shows the ability to make adjustments and can handle breaking balls. With his bat speed and projected strength gains, he should develop at least 20-homer power.

Anderson is a fringy runner and lacks the twitchy athleticism to remain at shortstop, his high school position. The best-case scenario is that he becomes an offensive second baseman, though he may not have enough quickness to play up the middle. He does have a strong arm that has clocked fastballs up to 91 mph on the mound, so third base is his likely destination.

— MLB

Can't remember the last switch hitter the sox had in their line up?

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

 

[GatorMike]

Day 2 picks for the Red Sox so far...

83rd overall - Antonio Anderson, SS, North Atlanta HS (GA)
115th overall - Matt Duffy, LHP, Canisius
132nd overall - Kristian Campbell, SS, Georgia Tech
133rd overall - Justin Riemer, SS, Wright State
151st overall - Connelly Early, LHP, Virginia
178th overall - CJ Weins, RHP, Western Kentucky

 

[GatorMike]

Not only did the Red Sox draft a consensus Top 10 talent at #14, they got him for an under slot deal.

That's stunning.

 

[Smitty93]

Question for my fellow stat nerds: wRC+ doesn't account for BABIP, right? I know xwOBA does, but is there an overall hitting stat similar to wRC+ or OPS+ that will normalize BABIP?

Duran's .429 BABIP isn't sustainable, so just curious how much he's over-performing overall and what type of regression to expect when his "luck" runs out.

 

[CDJ]

Question for my fellow stat nerds: wRC+ doesn't account for BABIP, right? I know xwOBA does, but is there an overall hitting stat similar to wRC+ or OPS+ that will normalize BABIP?

Duran's .429 BABIP isn't sustainable, so just curious how much he's over-performing overall and what type of regression to expect when his "luck" runs out.

xwOBA is probably the best stat to provide what you’re looking for, wRC+ accounts more for things like ballpark and era played in

While Duran’s current BABIP is not sustainable he is the kind of guy who will always run high BABIPS with his speed to leg out grounders and ability to hit the ball hard. I wouldn’t expect as much drop off from him as you’d expect from a guy like Kikè if his BABIP was .429

Not only did the Red Sox draft a consensus Top 10 talent at #14, they got him for an under slot deal.

That's stunning.

he is a leader of men

 

[Fenway]

Parking in Seattle for tonight's Home Run Derby

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Parking in Seattle for tonight's Home Run Derby

Meh, it's just money.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

"Masataka Yoshida

Players in Red Sox team history, in the first half of their first MLB season, with…

PA ≥ 250
BA ≥ .315
OPS ≥ .870

Masataka Yoshida

END OF LIST"

Great signing so far.

 

[sarge88]

I know there’s a long way between draft day and MLB success but seeing the circled portions with mid round picks makes me happy for some reason.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I know there’s a long way between draft day and MLB success but seeing the circled portions with mid round picks makes me happy for some reason.

What’s even funnier is that the 6’7, 240 lbs. pitching twins somehow only throw in the low 90’s for their FB lol.

I assume they’re reliever picks. Maybe Boston can tap into that size and get them throwing harder?

 

[BostonBob]

I know there’s a long way between draft day and MLB success but seeing the circled portions with mid round picks makes me happy for some reason.

Only one Canadian drafted so far.....the future of this organization is now looking mighty bleak.

 

[Fenway]

1999

 

[Mione134]

1999

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I was at Fan Fest 99'. I was 9 years old. It was absolutely incredible. My dad tried to get tickets to the actual All Star Game but no dice

Still a great experience. I will never forget it. Wish they would do it again.

 

[CDJ]

Pedro and Nomar were hot in the streets

 

[EverettMike]

Kind of amazing they made the Home Run Derby horrible.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Haven't watched a derby in a while, have they always pitched that short of distance away?

 

[KrejciMVP]

Vlad beats Arozarena

 

[CDJ]

Luis Guerrero in the futures game hitting 100. He’ll be in the bullpen at some point next year




Kenley x Zanetello

 

[GatorMike]

Cuban... Canadian... whatever.

 

[Fenway]

Red Sox/MLB - 2023 Regular Season V - 58 games to go - Kiké Hernandez to the Dodgers for prospects

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