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Eric A Longenhagen
12:18
Hey from Tempe, folks. I'm going to try to move through questions quickly today as I've much to do before UCLA/ASU (which should be dope)...
Reid
12:19
Hi Eric, thanks for the chat. I'm curious as to what you think is the least common 20-grade tool at the major league level. My first thought was hit, because it's incredibly difficult to be valuable as a .200 hitter, but I also can't really think of what a 20 grade arm would look like.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:22
I guess *someone* has to have a 20 arm somewhere (Kris Davis, maybe?) but even the wettest of noodles I can surmise (Ben Revere, Juan Pierre) I'd probably 30
but yeah, i think you're right, it's probably arm
GraphsFan
12:22
Question about weighting tools... All else being equal, is a 70 Hit / 40 Game Power prospect = 40 Hit / 70 Game Power? Is there a hierarchy to which tools are more valuable than others when rolling it into a FV?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:24
hit uber alles, there are probably better ways to show, with a number or two, the way the this and power tools interact for a given player through the use of batted ball data
Danny
12:24
Which prospect would most benefit from even an average changeup?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:26
Scott Blewett? I think his other stuff really plays because of the extension and he'd be quite good with a better change
Gregory
12:26
Does Aaron Ashby have the best combo of ceiling/floor in the Brewer’s system?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:30
I still thin it's Lucas Erceg just because, at worst, I think he's a lefty utility bat with power who can play several corner positions. And the physical tools are bigger than that
Rox Fan
12:31
One name in the Rockies system that isn't getting much pub but we should be aware of.
Eric A Longenhagen
12:32
Julio Carreras and someone crypticly alluded to a lefty I need to see there who I believe is Helcris Olivarez
Jon
12:32
I got offered deGrom for Yates in a fantasy league. Would you take that deal after deGrom's last start?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:34
I'd do what you think gives you the best chance to win the league, which is probably acquiring a resurgent deGrom. I think it's worth the risk
Dennis
12:35
Are there stats on foul balls? I would think just because a ball goes a bit foul it is still useful information whether it be exit velocity launch angle....  the more data the better
Eric A Longenhagen
12:35
i'm pretty sure foulball exits come up on the Savant gamefeed
Oliver
12:36
You and Kiley must be wrestling with how much to let April sway your pre-season judgments. On the Rockies list for example, have you seen enough to drop Garrett Hampson, or boost Terrin Vavra, Willie MacIver and Rico Garcia in your ranks?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:37
I liked Vavra a lot in my looks this spring, we need to talk about MacIver, the others haven't moved, for me
LouWhitaker4HOF
12:37
If the Tigers select Riley Greene in the draft this year, does he instantly become their best hitting prospect or does Daz still hold that spot?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:38
It would probably depend on who you asked, it's pretty close. I'd take Daz
A's FanADDICT
12:39
Any word on how Daulton Jefferies is looking? Finally healthy and just promoted to AA. Thank you for the chat!
Eric A Longenhagen
12:39
Stuff was down when I saw him this spring but it was pretty early
BlueJayMatt
12:40
Chances any of the following make it to Toronto at pick 11: Bryson Stott, Hunter Bishop, or Alek Manoah?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:40
yes, i think one of those three is probably there but not sure which one. They're all in that general area.
Timmy
12:41
Should Kelenic be pushed up to High A already? He’s destroying low A...
Eric A Longenhagen
12:42
I'd give it a couple weeks yet but I think you're right to ask the question based on how well he's played.
John
12:43
Is Ljay Newsome’s breakout legit? Added velocity coupled with pinpoint accuracy - hIs lowest strikeout total in a game this year is 8...
Eric A Longenhagen
12:44
some extra velo and better pitch design. had more on it in here; https://blogs.fangraphs.com/daily-prospect-notes-4-15-19/
Casey Mize
12:44
Everyone expected me to throw a no-no in my first AA game, right? Seeing anything different/improvements from preseason grades or am I pitching as expected on my fast track through the minors?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:44
slider shape has changed, has more demarcation from the cutter, more vertical action.
Mark
12:45
Brian O’Grady - anything there? No spot on the Reds, could they trade him for anything?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:46
I've never thought so (just based on spring and fall league looks), but I did see his line the other day and should probably ask around.
Nick
12:46
Riley Adams is hitting well to start off the season. What are the odds that he is able to stick as a catcher?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:46
He has the arm it's just a receiving/long term mobility issue. He's huge, he'd be one of the biggest catchers in baseball.
Andy
12:47
Why do some people say Josh Naylor can run? Is he just expected to lose a step as he gets older?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:48
he's mobile but not coordinated. Like, he runs pretty fast in a straight line for how big he is, but his footwork and hands at first are not good. More explosive than athletic, in my opinion, but people in baseball have described him as athletic to me.
Kiermaier's Piercing Green Eyes
12:48
How does switch hitting affect the grades on the hit tool?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:49
there may be a bigger gap between present and future hit tool, on average? The present grades for teenagers/college-aged hitters are standardized (25 on advanced teenage bat, 35 on advanced 20-22y/o bat)
Overbearing Padre
12:50
If the Pads hang in there this season and wish to trade for a bat, who would you like for them?
Eric A Longenhagen
12:51
I suppose someone who'd be an obvious upgrade in CF, ideally with a trade that would let you consolidate those upper-level outfielders creating a logjam of meh
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