[lex24]

In fact, the Giants are one of the BEST fielding teams in the game.

Take a look at these numbers…

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboa...=&viz=hide

Heck, yesterday’s game was decided by an incredible defensive play (if you have a subscription, read Andrew Baggerly’s terrific article at The Athletic about the Patrick Bailey throw to beat the Mets).  

There is no doubt that it is far too early to begin making comparisons to Buster but Bailey is definitely making it hard not to, at least, dream about the possibility that the Giants struck gold in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft.

Amazing how quickly perceptions change.  He was a bust last year.  

He’s been terrific, no doubt.  But it’s 35 games.  The Posey comparisons (which I know you aren’t doing, but others are) are silly.  

His throwing is excellent, albeit different.  I don’t think he has a great arm.  But he’s very quick getting rid of the ball, throws from all angles and is accurate. 

The hitting (especially from the right side) has been much better than expected. I don’t expect him to continue at this level.  But he’s shown the potential.  

Stil think Giants should send Schmitt down.  I don’t think sitting and getting a few PAs is helping him.  Scouting services have projected him largely as a utility infielder, largely cause they don’t think his bat is sufficient to play third.  He’s shown he can hit a fastball.  He’s very quick middle in, which is important.  If a hitter can’t catch up with fastballs in, pitchers just pound them in.  But he struggles mightily with breaking balls.  I’ve seen comparisons to a young Matt Williams. But he doesn’t have Williams power. 

He has to figure out pitch selection if he’s going to be more than just a utility player. He has a better chance to do that at Sac.  At least get him some consistent PAs so he can work on it.

[lex24]

In fact, the Giants are one of the BEST fielding teams in the game.

Take a look at these numbers…

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboa...=&viz=hide

Heck, yesterday’s game was decided by an incredible defensive play (if you have a subscription, read Andrew Baggerly’s terrific article at The Athletic about the Patrick Bailey throw to beat the Mets).  

There is no doubt that it is far too early to begin making comparisons to Buster but Bailey is definitely making it hard not to, at least, dream about the possibility that the Giants struck gold in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft.

Amazing how quickly perceptions change.  He was a bust last year.  

He’s been terrific, no doubt.  But it’s 35 games.  The Posey comparisons (which I know you aren’t doing, but others are) are silly.  

His throwing is excellent, albeit different.  I don’t think he has a great arm.  But he’s very quick getting rid of the ball, throws from all angles and is accurate. 

The hitting (especially from the right side) has been much better than expected. I don’t expect him to continue at this level.  But he’s shown the potential.  

Stil think Giants should send Schmitt down.  I don’t think sitting and getting a few PAs is helping him.  Scouting services have projected him largely as a utility infielder, largely cause they don’t think his bat is sufficient to play third.  He’s shown he can hit a fastball.  He’s very quick middle in, which is important.  If a hitter can’t catch up with fastballs in, pitchers just pound them in.  But he struggles mightily with breaking balls.  I’ve seen comparisons to a young Matt Williams. But he doesn’t have Williams power. 

He has to figure out pitch selection if he’s going to be more than just a utility player. He has a better chance to do that at Sac.  At least get him some consistent PAs so he can work on it.