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.318/.381/.602 in Jamestown, 88 AB, 6 HR, 8/25 BB/K. He's 19 years old this season.
Like to see less K's, but maybe they have something here. This is a repeat level so far. Not sure if they intend to push him to Greensboro, or wait until next year for that.
He started quick last year too, but he's pretty much doing what he did in the GCL last year with more power. Ozuna isn't a guy that came out of nowhere. He signed for something like $200k out of the DR, although it came well after the July 2 signing date. Outside of Jose Torres he was the most premium piece of our international signings for the 07-08 period. There's a lot to believe is real here.
You are right, he does have a high BABIP, but he's also putting only 40% of his batted balls on the ground, so that number will probably be a little high. Maybe not that high, though.
Christian Yelich LF, Greensboro Grasshoppers
12/5/1991 - 19 years old
.318/.381/.602 in Jamestown, 88 AB, 6 HR, 8/25 BB/K. He's 19 years old this season.
Like to see less K's, but maybe they have something here. This is a repeat level so far. Not sure if they intend to push him to Greensboro, or wait until next year for that.
They wanted him and started him in GBoro but he broke his wrist like 4 games into the season. More than likely he starts in GBoro next year with a push to Jupiter IF he destroys the league
You are right, he does have a high BABIP, but he's also putting only 40% of his batted balls on the ground, so that number will probably be a little high. Maybe not that high, though.
GB actually improve BABIP, FBs hurt BABIP
But FBs = power, well, if you have the power to back it up. And career 49% FB rate = awsm for that.
Ozuna has 17 HR so far. If he hits one more, he 'll have more HR than anyone in the NYPL since 1999 when Dan Grummit hit 22 (he was 23 and also had about 100 more ABs). He's currently tied with fellow Marlin, Miguel Fermin. Which is funny.
He also strikes out and doesn't walk.
Last edited by Bucklin12; 08-24-2010, 01:45 PM.
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Christian Yelich LF, Greensboro Grasshoppers
12/5/1991 - 19 years old
But he has a 9/8 home to away split for HR. In the past 10 years, the mean for NYPL HR leaders is 13 (this years 2nd place is 12 as of now). So, I think his production as a top power producer in the recent history of the NYPL is valid.
Not to mention he is 19, while most NYPL HR leaders in the past have been 21 or older.
Christian Yelich LF, Greensboro Grasshoppers
12/5/1991 - 19 years old
I'm not saying it isn't impressive, it just loses some lust based off his home park. With how much he puts the ball in the air, he should have a very productive Greensboro also, as long as his plate discipline doesn't eat him alive
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