TLS I think changed his approach because his K rate fell after his rookie year so I don't expect his power to be that high. I'd guess in the .100 to .150 range depending on how many doubles fall.
TLS has a small sample in AAA. IIRC he had a back or leg injury last year that hurt his power.
I see him in the majors being maybe Placido Polanco with more patience at his absolute worst.
Stockholm, more densely populated than NYC - sturg
TLS won't stay that low. He's hit 3 doubles in 100 PA his career average before this year is a double about every 6% of his ABs. And he's stayed at about a homer every 50-60 PA. And a handful of triples. too. He's got sick talent for contact and hits lots of liners. He's not gonna be an excellent hitter. Pena is not. Pena is terrible at hitting. But again, use him while he's hot. Kind of like Georgie or Schafer.
Stockholm, more densely populated than NYC - sturg
I just stop watching when they suck like this, better on the stress levels :)
bravebonebook (05-07-2014)
Probably not a bad comp. Polanco had a couple of 12+ HR years in a hitter-friendly park and I doubt La Stella reaches that number, but if he hits enough doubles the isoSLG could hover around .100.
But I'm to the point where Uggla is, as Stuart Smalley's father (played by the extremely underrated Harris Yulin) said about Stuart in the cinema classic "Stuart Saves his Family," "a waste of space."
Last edited by 50PoundHead; 05-06-2014 at 11:46 AM.
zitothebrave (05-06-2014)
Zito, how many games have you watched La Stella play this year or last?
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
Good start Floyd!
They are playing freeman so well. He's demolished the ball and gotten little to show
J Up can the low inside off speed stuff.
TLS' career ISO is .154.