Wytchclt55 333 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 8 hours ago, bigbossman said: off the top of my head and looking into a crystal ball the comp is eddie murray yeah but what's his ceiling? 😅 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Light Tower Power 568 Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, bigbossman said: off the top of my head and looking into a crystal ball the comp is eddie murray Murray was only 6'2'' though. What brings you to that comp? I've heard a lot people reference Dave Parker, I suppose because both are huge lefty 6'5'' frames with a body stride forward during their swings. But Parker was a bit before my time so I don't really know. The patience, frame and opposite field approach from a lefty reminds me a little bit of David Ortiz, but maybe I'm getting a bit ahead of myself comparing someone playing with juiced (regular MLB) balls in the PCL. The leader board is a bit ridiculous, 23 players in the PCL with an OPS above 1.000. Maybe earlier career Ryan Howard with better plate discipline, both have tons of opposite field homers. Funny to me, ZIPs comps him to Nick Markakis which seems a bit weird, but 22 year old Markakis put up a .291 BA / .351 OB / .799 OPS with 16 HR in 542 PA. Alvarez is about to turn 22 (June 27), that would be a respectable debut even if it doesn't meet the hype. Any other decent comps? Edited May 3, 2019 by Light Tower Power 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del Rio 511 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Who's the better offensive prospect between Alvarez and Nate Lowe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cesare13 1,256 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Man....that markakis comp was a buzzkill. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, Light Tower Power said: Murray was only 6'2'' though. What brings you to that comp? I've heard a lot people reference Dave Parker, I suppose because both are huge lefty 6'5'' frames with a body stride forward during their swings. But Parker was a bit before my time so I don't really know. The patience, frame and opposite field approach from a lefty reminds me a little bit of David Ortiz, but maybe I'm getting a bit ahead of myself comparing someone playing with juiced (regular MLB) balls in the PCL. The leader board is a bit ridiculous, 23 players in the PCL with an OPS above 1.000. Maybe earlier career Ryan Howard with better plate discipline, both have tons of opposite field homers. Funny to me, ZIPs comps him to Nick Markakis which seems a bit weird, but 22 year old Markakis put up a .291 BA / .351 OB / .799 OPS with 16 HR in 542 PA. Alvarez is about to turn 22 (June 27), that would be a respectable debut even if it doesn't meet the hype. Any other decent comps? Interesting names. I had been thinking Dave "The Cobra" Parker for awhile myself and that would be a very satisfying result should that occur. I think that's a good one overall (without the stolen bases that Parker had in an era where everyone ran) for power and average. IMO I don't think Alvarez will have the same sheer power that Ryan Howard had but can see some similar lines to his early career with about 35-40 homers. I see Eddie Murray and David Ortiz just being a level above what Alvarez will be... Of course all these guys were elite so who knows? Be fun if it happened... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
exaulz 1,142 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Just broke .400 after going 2 for 2 with 2 doubles...somebody stop him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goatstain3 1,339 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Just now, exaulz said: Just broke .400 after going 2 for 2 with 2 doubles...somebody stop him. 1 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, exaulz said: Just broke .400 after going 2 for 2 with 2 doubles...somebody stop him. Will not. Sorry, I mean cannot... Edited May 3, 2019 by knuckleheads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,958 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2-2, 2 doubles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sonny_D 1,964 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 He’s not good enuf. Stros have the Great White, Reddick, Diaz and Kemp blocking him. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yceman1234 1,539 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 We never know until he gets to the majors but one thing the Astros lack is a real power hitter in the cleanup spot of the lineup. Brantley has been utilized there for the most part. Seems he would be a great fit there (eventually)... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJSatane 728 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 imagine if a team actually called up someone so hot right into mlb? i wonder, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aMediumPace 310 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, DJSatane said: imagine if a team actually called up someone so hot right into mlb? i wonder, Right? Its better to wait til he has a big slump , call him up and let him go 0 for 4 a couple times then not play him anymore. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,542 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, DJSatane said: imagine if a team actually called up someone so hot right into mlb? i wonder, It does happen occasionally, even if I can't actually name anybody specifically, but it obviously doesn't happen enough (like here). Like others have said, they need to give him more time to marinate since obviously they have so many better options with such better upside than a guy absolutely embarrassing his competition right now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoonyGray 104 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Alright. Air Yordan has to be added in ALL formats regardless if you have a NA slot. This is just PURE nasty. We’re not worthy. We’re not worthy. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,542 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 34 minutes ago, MoonyGray said: Alright. Air Yordan has to be added in ALL formats regardless if you have a NA slot. This is just PURE nasty. We’re not worthy. We’re not worthy. You see that, Houston? You guys don't have an NA slot either, but he still should be added (to the MLB roster of course). Honestly, it should be tomorrow, but that's hilarious to even think that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoonyGray 104 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 He is THE guy to add for this year as far as hitters go. Who else is lurking in the minors really for this year? Maybe Tucker but two prospects on the same team being called up in the same year?! My mind and body couldn’t handle that. Astros need to just trade or dump Verne Troyer (Kemp) and Fat Bastard (White) and bring up Yordan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jahweedum 326 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 What are the service time considerations here? Would Houston stall a call up until mid June for those reasons? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 On 5/2/2019 at 7:14 AM, BxBOMBERs28 said: Eat your heart out Keith Law!! This was from his latest chat. It feels like a baited question because his bat will carry him to a dh role if he can't field well enough. But since Law has been all over the place with his views on Alvarez I liked the form of the question. Alex: Is Yordan Alvarez a major leaguer given his defense liabilities?Keith Law: Definitely a major leaguer. At the end of last year he called Alvarez a third tier talent which by definition would not "definitely" be "a major leaguer". "Third tier": http://meadowparty.com/blog/2018/10/25/klawchat-10-25-18/ "Definitely a major leaguer": http://meadowparty.com/blog/author/keith/ Just admit you were wrong by a country mile bro... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baur10 2,158 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Just to pile on because it's fun: his OPS is now sitting at 1.390 which is more than double Kemp, Diaz, Gurriel, or White's. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Erikv33 90 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Any guesses when he's up?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cesare13 1,256 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 #1 on the most added in yahoo today. People that have never heard of him soon will. Better stash quick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Biig_Pressure21 62 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 https://thedynastyguru.com/2019/05/03/most-promising-minor-league-performances-first-update/ Added! Let's Roll... I'm an Astros fan and hope he doesn't pull a K. Tucker after mashing in minors then get's called up and does absolutely nothing and get's sent back down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Cesare13 said: #1 on the most added in yahoo today. People that have never heard of him soon will. Better stash quick. True. People thinking he'll be the 26th player for this weekend's games which is not supposed to be him but someone already on the 40 man roster. Too bad if true but wonder if he'll be the biggest drop come tomorrow... Edited May 3, 2019 by knuckleheads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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