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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ2dollas View Post
    my issue with Peraza is the lack of doubles and the lack of walks. He's going to have to be Ichiro in terms of OBP to live up to the prospect hype, and that is a A Lot of singles.

    I am excited about the INF defense of
    Peterson
    Simmons
    Peraza

    Ground balls to the left side should be an out. Peraza would really help out FF's range. Just let Fredi hug the line and scoop throws.
    Peraza walk rate has spiked a bit this year. He is still in the early stages of learning and is showing great strides. Not sure if he will ever be a 35+ doubles hitter but if he can have an OBP north of 350 then he is going to be a big time impact player for us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ2dollas View Post
    my issue with Peraza is the lack of doubles and the lack of walks. He's going to have to be Ichiro in terms of OBP to live up to the prospect hype, and that is a A Lot of singles.

    I am excited about the INF defense of
    Peterson
    Simmons
    Peraza

    Ground balls to the left side should be an out. Peraza would really help out FF's range. Just let Fredi hug the line and scoop throws.
    I still cringe every time someone mentions this - that's where the "new math" falls short IMO. Statheads have certain criteria that they feel have to be met for a player to become an "impact" player, and that they have to reach certain total base levels to truly be an impact player. Ichiro's simply a bad comp for the vast majority of hitters in the history of the game.

    Personally I look no further than Otis Nixon as a pretty good comp for Peraza. Career OBP of .343 with "only" 180 XBH. Of course that also comes with 878 runs and 620 SBs while playing elite defense in the middle of the diamond for 17 years. If Peraza provides that kind of production while "only hitting singles" (particularly at Otis' levels from 1990 until the end of his career), I'll find it AWFULLY tough for anyone to say he's not an impact player with a straight face.

    Not a shot at you Russ - just think Otis is one of those players the "new math" highly undervalues to the point of almost discarding. He (and hopefully Peraza) is the type of player that scoutheads always scream that statheads aren't watching the games if they don't think he's an impact player about.
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    Quote Originally Posted by smootness View Post
    Peraza has figured out AAA. Time to call him up whenever it makes sense, probably June.
    Couldn’t agree more. With Peraza, the Braves might easily finish third instead of fourth, which is worth losing a year of service time for any day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    I still cringe every time someone mentions this - that's where the "new math" falls short IMO. Statheads have certain criteria that they feel have to be met for a player to become an "impact" player, and that they have to reach certain total base levels to truly be an impact player. Ichiro's simply a bad comp for the vast majority of hitters in the history of the game.

    Personally I look no further than Otis Nixon as a pretty good comp for Peraza. Career OBP of .343 with "only" 180 XBH. Of course that also comes with 878 runs and 620 SBs while playing elite defense in the middle of the diamond for 17 years. If Peraza provides that kind of production while "only hitting singles" (particularly at Otis' levels from 1990 until the end of his career), I'll find it AWFULLY tough for anyone to say he's not an impact player with a straight face.

    Not a shot at you Russ - just think Otis is one of those players the "new math" highly undervalues to the point of almost discarding. He (and hopefully Peraza) is the type of player that scoutheads always scream that statheads aren't watching the games if they don't think he's an impact player about.
    I think this exact point is why some seem to be undervaluing Smith, and hanging “fourth outfielder” labels on him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    I still cringe every time someone mentions this - that's where the "new math" falls short IMO. Statheads have certain criteria that they feel have to be met for a player to become an "impact" player, and that they have to reach certain total base levels to truly be an impact player. Ichiro's simply a bad comp for the vast majority of hitters in the history of the game.

    Personally I look no further than Otis Nixon as a pretty good comp for Peraza. Career OBP of .343 with "only" 180 XBH. Of course that also comes with 878 runs and 620 SBs while playing elite defense in the middle of the diamond for 17 years. If Peraza provides that kind of production while "only hitting singles" (particularly at Otis' levels from 1990 until the end of his career), I'll find it AWFULLY tough for anyone to say he's not an impact player with a straight face.

    Not a shot at you Russ - just think Otis is one of those players the "new math" highly undervalues to the point of almost discarding. He (and hopefully Peraza) is the type of player that scoutheads always scream that statheads aren't watching the games if they don't think he's an impact player about.
    I don't think you're wrong. It's just that if you are a singles only hitter then it puts a lot more pressure on your batting avg. It's less margin for error. If you are Nixon, or Ichiro, then no worries. But it's tough to hit over 300. And if you are all singles and few walks then you are saying the kid has to have a career avg over 300 to be an impact guy. That's tough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rico43 View Post
    Thurman, the "other" pitcher in the Gattis trade, pitches shutout ball and earns his third win. Nice ninth by Otero for the save.

    Otero, lest we forget, was the sensation of the 2009 short season , the little (5-9) lefty going 6-1, 0.84 with 93 Ks in 64 IP for the DSL at age 17. But he did not pitch in 2010, worked only 11 innings in 2011, 3 innings in 2012, and 32 innings in 2013. But he got 4 wins and 4 saves for a horrid Rome team last year and .... wait for it .... he's still only 22 years old.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ2dollas View Post
    my issue with Peraza is the lack of doubles and the lack of walks. He's going to have to be Ichiro in terms of OBP to live up to the prospect hype, and that is a A Lot of singles.

    I am excited about the INF defense of
    Peterson
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    Peraza

    Ground balls to the left side should be an out. Peraza would really help out FF's range. Just let Fredi hug the line and scoop throws.
    You’re not concerned about Peraza’s errors? Not an argument, just a question.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnAdcox View Post
    You’re not concerned about Peraza’s errors? Not an argument, just a question.
    I have always heard to take errors in the minors with a grain of salt since they aren't playing on the best grass\infield. He has a good defensive reputation just not that Simmons type arm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tapate50 View Post
    I have always heard to take errors in the minors with a grain of salt since they aren't playing on the best grass\infield. He has a good defensive reputation just not that Simmons type arm.
    And I would think that he is still adjusting to 2B. Its only been about a year that he has played over there if I remember correctly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnAdcox View Post
    I think this exact point is why some seem to be undervaluing Smith, and hanging “fourth outfielder” labels on him.
    I was more surprised at the 55 CF....shouldn't be be better than that with all of that speed? Is it an arm issue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnAdcox View Post
    Couldn’t agree more. With Peraza, the Braves might easily finish third instead of fourth, which is worth losing a year of service time for any day.
    I think Peraza should play this year if you expect him to play most of next year. I would not call him up and lose a year. I'd wait until roster expansion if I had to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnAdcox View Post
    You’re not concerned about Peraza’s errors? Not an argument, just a question.
    No. Everyone that has watched him has said he's elite. He could be a very good defensive SS by all accounts so I think he can handle 2B.

    Guys with range sometimes get more errors b/c they get to more stuff. I haven't watched him so I don't know where his errors are coming from, but scouts all seem to agree he can field.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ2dollas View Post
    I don't think you're wrong. It's just that if you are a singles only hitter then it puts a lot more pressure on your batting avg. It's less margin for error. If you are Nixon, or Ichiro, then no worries. But it's tough to hit over 300. And if you are all singles and few walks then you are saying the kid has to have a career avg over 300 to be an impact guy. That's tough.
    No question about that. There's still no reason not to think guys like Peraza and Mallex (as John notes) won't still be impact players even if they don't hit .300 though IMO. They won't necessarily have sexy numbers or make bunches of All-Star appearances, but their impact will be much greater on the lineup as a whole. I look at it much like those early 90's Braves' teams that had Nixon AND Deion at the top at times. If you've got 2 or 3 guys with speed and .340-ish OBPs at the top, Freeman suddenly becomes an absolute monster because there's almost always somebody on when he comes to the plate and (more often than not) he can drive them in with with singles and doubles because they're often standing at 2B (at least). If you sign a Justin or Cespedes so other teams can't pitch around Freddie there may be multiple MVP seasons in his future in that case.

    I'd guess it's just that I'm more positive in believing that Peraza's career .307/.352 is a little misleading since it's actually been climbing every season as he moves up the ladder and sees better competition. I don't personally think he'll have any trouble delivering .300/.340 when he's facing Pitchers who around the plate even more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    No question about that. There's still no reason not to think guys like Peraza and Mallex (as John notes) won't still be impact players even if they don't hit .300 though IMO. They won't necessarily have sexy numbers or make bunches of All-Star appearances, but their impact will be much greater on the lineup as a whole. I look at it much like those early 90's Braves' teams that had Nixon AND Deion at the top at times. If you've got 2 or 3 guys with speed and .340-ish OBPs at the top, Freeman suddenly becomes an absolute monster because there's almost always somebody on when he comes to the plate and (more often than not) he can drive them in with with singles and doubles because they're often standing at 2B (at least). If you sign a Justin or Cespedes so other teams can't pitch around Freddie there may be multiple MVP seasons in his future in that case.
    we don't disagree...it's about labels.

    re: Smith, I agree that if he does that he's a useful player and not a 4th OF.

    re: Peraza. I think the bar is higher. His rankings and what I read from scouts are talking about an All star player. I think everyone thinks that he'd be a positive WAR player now. But the bar is higher for him IMO.

    re: FF. If you had two guys ahead of him that were consistently on second (high OBP and steals) then he could put up stupid RBI numbers. Or they could always walk him b/c he's protected by Gomes...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ2dollas View Post
    we don't disagree...it's about labels.

    re: Smith, I agree that if he does that he's a useful player and not a 4th OF.

    re: Peraza. I think the bar is higher. His rankings and what I read from scouts are talking about an All star player. I think everyone thinks that he'd be a positive WAR player now. But the bar is higher for him IMO.

    re: FF. If you had two guys ahead of him that were consistently on second (high OBP and steals) then he could put up stupid RBI numbers. Or they could always walk him b/c he's protected by Gomes...
    For some fans, sure. But those are pretty unreasonable expectations to hang on a guy who makes a living hitting the ball on the ground and with his legs IMO. I certainly don't think the Braves expect him to be a perennial All-Star, but you're right - some fans will. Like we both have said, it's a question of labels. If Peraza turns into an Otis Nixon type player I personally think the organization will be thrilled (and I would too).
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    People need to stop calling Peraza an 'all singles' hitter. He had 33 XBH in 110 games last year, as a 20-year-old in A+ and AA. Calling him a singles hitter is just misinformed. He's also 6'0" 180...there's no reason to believe he can't develop even more power.

    He has consistently put up an ISO around .100, as a really young guy at every level. He's started slower at AAA, but he still has two 3Bs this year. No reason to think he won't start hitting more XBH.

    As far as his errors, Simmons had 28 in 2011 and then made a joke of all defensive metrics by the very next year. A lot of times errors in the minors can mean a guy is getting to more balls and trying to make crazy plays, not that he's just letting balls go under his glove.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smootness View Post
    People need to stop calling Peraza an 'all singles' hitter. He had 33 XBH in 110 games last year, as a 20-year-old in A+ and AA. Calling him a singles hitter is just misinformed. He's also 6'0" 180...there's no reason to believe he can't develop even more power.

    He has consistently put up an ISO around .100, as a really young guy at every level. He's started slower at AAA, but he still has two 3Bs this year. No reason to think he won't start hitting more XBH.

    As far as his errors, Simmons had 28 in 2011 and then made a joke of all defensive metrics by the very next year. A lot of times errors in the minors can mean a guy is getting to more balls and trying to make crazy plays, not that he's just letting balls go under his glove.
    Great post right here. His speed will turn what are singles for some into doubles and what are doubles for some into triples. This guy is the real deal. Can't wait to see him up here.
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    Peraza's most likely projection is major league regular playing second and batting at the top of the lineup. He could be All-Star caliber for multiple seasons but I would put the odds of that at below 50 percent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Peraza is an elite prospect. Will be in the Top 20 in the mid-season lists.
    I am not negative on Peraza at all. He just is not a top 20 prospect. Top 20 prospects have star potential. Mookie Betts wasn't even a top 20 prospect and he is a stud. 2b is not a premium position

    I like Peraza. But a .750 OPS with some speed and defense from a 2B is solid, not spectacular. He is not a high ceiling guy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ2dollas View Post
    I was more surprised at the 55 CF....shouldn't be be better than that with all of that speed? Is it an arm issue?
    Billy Hamilton had a similar grade in the minor leagues. His problem was he was terrible at making reads, but he's figured that out now.

    I'm sure Smith could become an excellent defensive centerfielder. His instincts just need to catch up to his physical ability.

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