Thought this play was interesting (Billy Hamilton tag up)

[PurpleBrave]

On a play that is normally called an infield fly against the Cards...he tags from 3rd and scores.

 

[sturg33]

He is definitely fast... don't think his bat will stick though

 

[nsacpi]

A good throw would have gotten him.

 

[jpx7]

He is definitely fast... don't think his bat will stick though

Agreed—but with wheels like that, the Reds will give him every damn chance to prove he can't hit enough.

 

[weso1]

Reminds me of Bream scoring on Cabrera's hit.

 

[zitothebrave]

He is definitely fast... don't think his bat will stick though

I think he'll be fine. Assuming he is a plus defender in CF ala Bourn, he should be OK. He won't hit for too much power but he's not Juan Pierre either. He hits about 60% of his balls either as grounders where he should probably in theory lead all baseball in infield hits, or as liners which are primarily hits. He should hit for decent enough average, he walks respectively. He'll never be Mike Trout, but he could be another Bourn

If i was his coach though I'd probably try to convert him to being a left handed hitter if it doesn't hurt him too much. Being 2 steps closer to first is dangerous with someone who has his speed.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

I think he'll be fine. Assuming he is a plus defender in CF ala Bourn, he should be OK. He won't hit for too much power but he's not Juan Pierre either. He hits about 60% of his balls either as grounders where he should probably in theory lead all baseball in infield hits, or as liners which are primarily hits. He should hit for decent enough average, he walks respectively. He'll never be Mike Trout, but he could be another Bourn

If i was his coach though I'd probably try to convert him to being a left handed hitter if it doesn't hurt him too much. Being 2 steps closer to first is dangerous with someone who has his speed.

Push bunts>Drag bunts