Comments on: Bell, Snyder Upgrade On Defense http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/11/bell-snyder-upgrade-on-defense/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:43:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ben Badler http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/11/bell-snyder-upgrade-on-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-40556 Ben Badler Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:18 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6947#comment-40556 JollyRoger- I'll wait until our Orioles Top 10 list comes out next month, but Bell has really, really raised his stock in my eyes (and for others as well) with his defensive transformation. JollyRoger- I’ll wait until our Orioles Top 10 list comes out next month, but Bell has really, really raised his stock in my eyes (and for others as well) with his defensive transformation.

]]> By: Ben Badler http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/11/bell-snyder-upgrade-on-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-40555 Ben Badler Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:09:46 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6947#comment-40555 Casey- Coming into the season, yes, there were definitely concerns about Snyder's defense. But I think a player can improve defensively to a greater degree than he can at the plate if he's willing to put in the work and he has certain indispensable tools for the position he plays. For some reason, Chase Utley always comes to mind for me as an example, but there are others who have gone from guys with questionable fielding skill to above-average defenders at their positions. The opinion in the story is just Cathcart's view (Snyder was done in the AFL by the time I got out there), but he's worked with him every day for a month now and, more than anything, he really seemed impressed by Snyder's fielding. (He managed in the Eastern League this year, too, but Bowie never played New Hampshire while Snyder was there in the first half.) While it's just one opinion, I'd certainly say it's a solid piece of evidence that points to Snyder's improved skill in the field. Casey- Coming into the season, yes, there were definitely concerns about Snyder’s defense. But I think a player can improve defensively to a greater degree than he can at the plate if he’s willing to put in the work and he has certain indispensable tools for the position he plays. For some reason, Chase Utley always comes to mind for me as an example, but there are others who have gone from guys with questionable fielding skill to above-average defenders at their positions.

The opinion in the story is just Cathcart’s view (Snyder was done in the AFL by the time I got out there), but he’s worked with him every day for a month now and, more than anything, he really seemed impressed by Snyder’s fielding. (He managed in the Eastern League this year, too, but Bowie never played New Hampshire while Snyder was there in the first half.) While it’s just one opinion, I’d certainly say it’s a solid piece of evidence that points to Snyder’s improved skill in the field.

]]> By: JollyRoger http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/11/bell-snyder-upgrade-on-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-40551 JollyRoger Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:38:15 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6947#comment-40551 Where would you rank Bell and Synder amongst the Orioles prospects after their AFL stint. Just below Matusz and Britton? Thanks Where would you rank Bell and Synder amongst the Orioles prospects after their AFL stint.

Just below Matusz and Britton?

Thanks

]]> By: Casey http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/11/bell-snyder-upgrade-on-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-40547 Casey Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:36:45 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6947#comment-40547 Ben, Cathcart offers a glowing report on Snyder's bat and even his glove, describing him as becoming a "pretty impact big leaguer." Looking back at Will Lingo's write up in the 2009 Handbook had Snyder's value tied exclusively to his bat, emphasizing his poor range and footwork at the bag and possibly projecting as moving to the outfield. Evaluators seem to be divided on not only his path to the big leagues, but his ceiling. What do you see in Snyder? And do you personally think the "bad glove" label should be removed, or at least reconsidered? Ben, Cathcart offers a glowing report on Snyder’s bat and even his glove, describing him as becoming a “pretty impact big leaguer.”

Looking back at Will Lingo’s write up in the 2009 Handbook had Snyder’s value tied exclusively to his bat, emphasizing his poor range and footwork at the bag and possibly projecting as moving to the outfield.

Evaluators seem to be divided on not only his path to the big leagues, but his ceiling. What do you see in Snyder? And do you personally think the “bad glove” label should be removed, or at least reconsidered?

]]> By: Steveospeak http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2009/11/bell-snyder-upgrade-on-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-40545 Steveospeak Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:22:39 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=6947#comment-40545 Great piece Ben. Hopefully Snyder and Bell can join the O's soon. Any idea when you think they will be ML ready? And what's a good comparison for Snyder? Kotchman? Thanks Great piece Ben. Hopefully Snyder and Bell can join the O’s soon. Any idea when you think they will be ML ready? And what’s a good comparison for Snyder? Kotchman? Thanks

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