Bloom : 3 big things hitters do ..

[An Old Friend]

So, which STL hitters achieve good outcomes in all 3? And which achieve good outcomes in 2?

Good question. Who has the best nonchase rate. Who hits the ball more often. Where does it go when hit.

Nado hits the ball often; up in the air on the infield. So contact rate alone won’t get it.

Seems pretty clear he’s telegraphing that Gorman and Walker will be traded…..

Gorman seems to have two of the three traits - 1 and 3.

Poor pitch selection, very poor contact, power when he’s lucky enough to get the low middle in pitch….. I don’t think that cuts it

He’s 50th percentile in chase rate and 85th percentile in walk rate. His pitch selection certainly isn’t “poor”.

You obviously haven't been watching him play the past few years.

So you're disputing which data, specifically? And the evidence you're choosing to submit is your own eye ball test?

[Melville]

So, which STL hitters achieve good outcomes in all 3? And which achieve good outcomes in 2?

Good question. Who has the best nonchase rate. Who hits the ball more often. Where does it go when hit.

Nado hits the ball often; up in the air on the infield. So contact rate alone won’t get it.

Seems pretty clear he’s telegraphing that Gorman and Walker will be traded…..

Gorman seems to have two of the three traits - 1 and 3.

Correct.
Very strong with traits one and three
Draws a lot of walks.
Does severe damage when he connects.
Perhaps the best in the team in those categories.

[Shady]

So, which STL hitters achieve good outcomes in all 3? And which achieve good outcomes in 2?

Good question. Who has the best nonchase rate. Who hits the ball more often. Where does it go when hit.

Nado hits the ball often; up in the air on the infield. So contact rate alone won’t get it.

Seems pretty clear he’s telegraphing that Gorman and Walker will be traded…..

Gorman seems to have two of the three traits - 1 and 3.

Correct.
Very strong with traits one and three
Draws a lot of walks.
Does severe damage when he connects.
Perhaps the best in the team in those categories.

One huge issue remains for Gorman. His propensity for striking out. It's excessive. Even for a slugger.

[An Old Friend]

So, which STL hitters achieve good outcomes in all 3? And which achieve good outcomes in 2?

Good question. Who has the best nonchase rate. Who hits the ball more often. Where does it go when hit.

Nado hits the ball often; up in the air on the infield. So contact rate alone won’t get it.

Seems pretty clear he’s telegraphing that Gorman and Walker will be traded…..

Gorman seems to have two of the three traits - 1 and 3.

Correct.
Very strong with traits one and three
Draws a lot of walks.
Does severe damage when he connects.
Perhaps the best in the team in those categories.

One huge issue remains for Gorman. His propensity for striking out. It's excessive. Even for a slugger.

Wow, how were you able to decipher that he was missing trait 2 so astutely?

[Cardinals4Life]

So, which STL hitters achieve good outcomes in all 3? And which achieve good outcomes in 2?

Good question. Who has the best nonchase rate. Who hits the ball more often. Where does it go when hit.

Nado hits the ball often; up in the air on the infield. So contact rate alone won’t get it.

Seems pretty clear he’s telegraphing that Gorman and Walker will be traded…..

Gorman seems to have two of the three traits - 1 and 3.

Poor pitch selection, very poor contact, power when he’s lucky enough to get the low middle in pitch….. I don’t think that cuts it

He’s 50th percentile in chase rate and 85th percentile in walk rate. His pitch selection certainly isn’t “poor”.

You obviously haven't been watching him play the past few years.

So you're disputing which data, specifically? And the evidence you're choosing to submit is your own eye ball test?

I am saying he swings at balls like it's his job. Watch the games.

[Shady]

So, which STL hitters achieve good outcomes in all 3? And which achieve good outcomes in 2?

Alec Burleson has made improvement in #1. He probably achieves "good outcomes" in all 3.