Comments on: Marlins Catch Big Fish With Stanton http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:43:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jacob http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/comment-page-1/#comment-37182 Jacob Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:22:44 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6703#comment-37182 I saw him hit a BP bomb over the Scoreboard during the Southern League Championship Series. It had to have been at least 450 ft. And there is a steep hill running up outside the fence. I saw him hit a BP bomb over the Scoreboard during the Southern League Championship Series. It had to have been at least 450 ft. And there is a steep hill running up outside the fence.

]]> By: Ben Badler http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/comment-page-1/#comment-37070 Ben Badler Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:08:12 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6703#comment-37070 From all I’ve heard, Stanton’s a very hard worker (same goes for Heyward), and I typically hesitate to praise or criticize any player for his perceived work ethic, dedication, character, makeup, etc. I've had the pleasure of speaking with both Stanton and Heyward and they came across as kind, humble and very mature for their age. But for me to judge someone off those encounters or second-hand reports would be unfair, be it a positive or negative impression. That said, there is a good amount of evidence outside of the internal organizational praise that suggests that Stanton works hard at all aspects of his craft. Scouts outside the organization frequently point out that he's out on the field early, taking extra BP, working at his defense to learn to take better routes off the bat, etc., and I have spoken with multiple scouts that have been impressed with the way he’s been able to make adjustments throughout the course of the season, within a series and within an individual game. Given how raw Stanton was as a high school player just two years ago (remember, he lasted until the second round) and how much he was striking out when he began the year in Greensboro last season, the tremendous improvements he's been able to make since then at least hint that he has worked hard at his craft. Sure, his athleticism is outstanding and will help him make adjustments, but I think it's fair to say that his improvements, combined with the comments from inside and outside the organization, are also an indication of a good work ethic. From all I’ve heard, Stanton’s a very hard worker (same goes for Heyward), and I typically hesitate to praise or criticize any player for his perceived work ethic, dedication, character, makeup, etc. I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with both Stanton and Heyward and they came across as kind, humble and very mature for their age. But for me to judge someone off those encounters or second-hand reports would be unfair, be it a positive or negative impression.

That said, there is a good amount of evidence outside of the internal organizational praise that suggests that Stanton works hard at all aspects of his craft. Scouts outside the organization frequently point out that he’s out on the field early, taking extra BP, working at his defense to learn to take better routes off the bat, etc., and I have spoken with multiple scouts that have been impressed with the way he’s been able to make adjustments throughout the course of the season, within a series and within an individual game.

Given how raw Stanton was as a high school player just two years ago (remember, he lasted until the second round) and how much he was striking out when he began the year in Greensboro last season, the tremendous improvements he’s been able to make since then at least hint that he has worked hard at his craft. Sure, his athleticism is outstanding and will help him make adjustments, but I think it’s fair to say that his improvements, combined with the comments from inside and outside the organization, are also an indication of a good work ethic.

]]> By: Tony http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/comment-page-1/#comment-37066 Tony Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:42:01 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6703#comment-37066 It's interesting that every article I read about Stanton talks about his phenominal power at the age of 19, great athleticism, and his pitch recognition is lacking, but most importantly that he and Jason Heyward have great work ethics for guys that have superstar written all over them - a rarity these days. Any comment on his work ethic and willingness to put in the time to get better? It’s interesting that every article I read about Stanton talks about his phenominal power at the age of 19, great athleticism, and his pitch recognition is lacking, but most importantly that he and Jason Heyward have great work ethics for guys that have superstar written all over them – a rarity these days.

Any comment on his work ethic and willingness to put in the time to get better?

]]> By: Mike http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/comment-page-1/#comment-37041 Mike Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:15:51 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6703#comment-37041 The next Brandon Wood IMO. The next Brandon Wood IMO.

]]> By: Ben Badler http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/comment-page-1/#comment-37032 Ben Badler Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:24:07 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6703#comment-37032 Almost every minor leaguer's true present hit tool is below-average, which is why they are in the minor leagues. But most scouts with whom I have spoken project Stanton to have at least an average hit tool because his swing is solid, he's athletic and has good hand-eye coordination. Almost every minor leaguer’s true present hit tool is below-average, which is why they are in the minor leagues. But most scouts with whom I have spoken project Stanton to have at least an average hit tool because his swing is solid, he’s athletic and has good hand-eye coordination.

]]> By: Jeffrey Dahmer http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/comment-page-1/#comment-37031 Jeffrey Dahmer Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:12:39 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6703#comment-37031 His hit tool is well below average. 5 tools, haha. His hit tool is well below average.

5 tools, haha.

]]> By: Ben Badler http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/comment-page-1/#comment-37028 Ben Badler Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:36:31 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6703#comment-37028 Five tools that grade out as at least average. Stanton is a tick above-average runner, so yes, he he the potential for at least five average tools, with power being the carrying tool. Five tools that grade out as at least average. Stanton is a tick above-average runner, so yes, he he the potential for at least five average tools, with power being the carrying tool.

]]> By: Adam Foster http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/10/marlins-catch-big-fish-with-stanton/comment-page-1/#comment-37027 Adam Foster Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:20:23 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6703#comment-37027 Good stuff Ben. Thank you! I sometimes wonder about the use of the term "five-tool guy". Wikipedia has a five-tool player as someone who excels in each of the five tools. Does excel mean above-average? Does Stanton have above-average speed? Good stuff Ben. Thank you!

I sometimes wonder about the use of the term “five-tool guy”. Wikipedia has a five-tool player as someone who excels in each of the five tools. Does excel mean above-average? Does Stanton have above-average speed?

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