GDT #47: 5/23/14 Rockies @ Braves (Floyd)

BJ in the two-hole: .228 AVG with a .323 OBP. His AVG isn't all there, but the OBP is and that's what is important to me from our #2 hitter.
 
thethe said:
While you aren't wrong about this...the singles/walk hitter was never supposed to be Heyward. He could still be a leadoff guy and hit for power. I always envisioned a Grady Seizmore esque guy when Heyward started to settle in the leadoff spot.
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I think he will get there by seasons end. He had a good power stroke in ST and I suspect that will return soon. He's hitting the ball to left with regularity right now and I think the power will follow. He's also been robbed of a few doubles lately too.
 
thewupk said:
I think he will get there by seasons end. He had a good power strong in ST and I suspect that will return soon. He's hitting the ball to left with regularity right now and I think the power will follow. He's also been robbed of a few doubles lately too.
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I agree with this. The fact that he's hitting with consistency is great, but I think it's what he's been working out, let him get his consistent swing under him and I think the 2B, 3B and HR's will come.
 
If Heyward is going to try to swing for opposite field singles and the like to get on base then I want to see him finish the year with a 300+ avg and 400+ OBP. With his baserunning and defense he would still be one the most valueable players in the sport.
 
thethe said:
While you aren't wrong about this...the singles/walk hitter was never supposed to be Heyward. He could still be a leadoff guy and hit for power. I always envisioned a Grady Seizmore esque guy when Heyward started to settle in the leadoff spot.
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Yeah, I'm with you. I still think he'll be that guy.

There are two things going on there. One, he's got a hole (inside third) and he knows it. Two, he's a tinkerer and sometimes makes a tweak that doesn't work and it takes a while for him to rinse it out (what we saw in April). By the time he's 27-28 he'll know his swing better and won't hit these heavy slumps.

He is a very smart player. I'm hoping he eventually fixes whatever is causing him to tie himself up on the inside pitch. A series of hits to the off field tells me he's close.
 
thethe said:
If Heyward is going to try to swing for opposite field singles and the like to get on base then I want to see him finish the year with a 300+ avg and 400+ OBP. With his baserunning and defense he would still be one the most valueable players in the sport.
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I think he can be close to that with power.
 
UNCBlue012 said:
BJ in the two-hole: .228 AVG with a .323 OBP. His AVG isn't all there, but the OBP is and that's what is important to me from our #2 hitter.
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I am a batting average guy myself...but I think whats being overlooked here is the fact that he has thrown up some GREAT ABs..they may not have ended the way he would have liked but he is working counts, getting better pitches, and making pitchers work...and thats EXACTLY what hitters need to be in today's game...Hes starting to get it because he has been doing it more consistently...
 
Gattis returns.

Lineup.

Heyward, RF.
BJ, CF.
Freeman, 1B.
JUpton, LF.
Gattis, C.
Johnson, 3B.
Simmons, SS.
Pena, 2B.
Minor, P.
 
What happened to, Pastor? He did well for a few games, got a pinch hit last night. Why has he disappeared? I thought he earned more chances.
 
mfree80 said:
What happened to, Pastor? He did well for a few games, got a pinch hit last night. Why has he disappeared? I thought he earned more chances.
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Calf injury. Not enough to go on the DL but has kept him out of the lineup. He should be back soon.
 
Heyward said:
He was until he got hit in the face with a ****ing baseball.
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How many more excuses does he get? He isn't an elite player like he was projected to be. Maybe he could hit his stride later on in his career. He is an average hitter with elite defense and base running.
 
NinersSBChamps said:
What are you new? Getting a runner to third base with one out lessens our chances to score? As opposed to have a runner at second base with 1 and then 2 outs? Please tell me how your scenario is a better run scoring opportunity than a simple sacrifice would have been? I am damn glad you aren't a manager of a team.
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Is this a serious question? A runner at 2nd with no outs gives us a better chance to score than a runner at 3rd with one out. It's the law of averages. Why give up an out? I don't care if Uggla is up.
 
NinersSBChamps said:
How many more excuses does he get? He isn't an elite player like he was projected to be. Maybe he could hit his stride later on in his career. He is an average hitter with elite defense and base running.
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Niners, I'm pretty sure this is irrational. He hasn't hit as consistently as the hype suggested, but it's not like he's a palsy out there. He's got learning to do, and he seems willing and able to do it.

He's not hitting the inside pitch and he's not hitting lefties. I think he ought to open up his stance to give him a longer look, some more time and room to open his hips. He looks more closed off to me than he was his rookie year. That might help both against lefties and on the inner third.
 
NinersSBChamps said:
How many more excuses does he get? He isn't an elite player like he was projected to be. Maybe he could hit his stride later on in his career. He is an average hitter with elite defense and base running.
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Getting hit in the face isnt an excuse, thats a fact.

I agree he isnt the elite player he was projected to be but you act like he's a scrub.
 
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