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dugoutrex wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 14:51 pm will he ever hit as good as Bader ?

Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 11:31 am Can Victor Scott become a league average hitter? It seems like for the first two months of the season he was a much more dynamic offensive player than what we saw the last four months. So, yes or no question number one- do you think he can make adjustments and become a league average hitter. Yes on no question number two- if he does become a league average hitter is that enough for you to plug him into CF and stop looking for a center fielder? If he doesn't become a league average hitter, what then?

cardstatman wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 20:59 pm I doubt that he will become a league average hitter. I would take the under on that. Maybe his best season at the plate is league average though.

If he can get above the 25th percentile, he would be an asset to his team... meaning an above average MLB player. That means about a .675 OPS. That is a more attainable goal, IMHO, for him.

He definitely needs to find ways to just get on base. Being a bunt threat, he should bring the infield in and then there should be more holes for him to find in it when he swings away. Being able to hit line drives to all 4 of the gaps will keep the outfielders from playing shallow.

icon wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 21:04 pm

cardstatman wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 20:59 pm I doubt that he will become a league average hitter. I would take the under on that. Maybe his best season at the plate is league average though.

If he can get above the 25th percentile, he would be an asset to his team... meaning an above average MLB player. That means about a .675 OPS. That is a more attainable goal, IMHO, for him.

He definitely needs to find ways to just get on base. Being a bunt threat, he should bring the infield in and then there should be more holes for him to find in it when he swings away. Being able to hit line drives to all 4 of the gaps will keep the outfielders from playing shallow.

Yeah, and his floor is Billy Hamilton.

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑13 Oct 2025 09:29 am He is Billy Hamilton

Ronnie Dobbs wrote: ↑13 Oct 2025 11:22 am I don't know, but luckily we have next year to see if he progresses at all.

ramfandan wrote: ↑12 Oct 2025 12:33 pm Unsure .. the Cardinals drafted a 2nd rounder a couple years ago named Masyn Winn. He rose quickly and now is one of the best players on this roster.
A year ago the Cardinals drafted Ryan Mitchell in Round 2 ... Thought not a HS infielder , the Cardinals quickly announced him as CF.
Maybe he can become the long term future in the OF. He already is ranked as the No. 10 prospect in our system at just 18 yrs. old

https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/card ... ell-815829

AZ_Cardsfan wrote: ↑13 Oct 2025 11:41 am Man this is a tough crowd. Scott was a rookie playing in a defective team offense. And he was never plugged in expecting a big bat to start with.

I think there is room for improvement and with the right coaching and team build around him we should see some. How much is unclear. But as mentioned earlier just get on base at .314 and he is worth keeping in CF for excellent defense and so many base hits/walks turned into doubles.

BTW before someone says 314 is too low that is the Cards team average for 2025.

AZ_Cardsfan wrote: ↑13 Oct 2025 11:41 am Man this is a tough crowd. Scott was a rookie playing in a defective team offense. And he was never plugged in expecting a big bat to start with.

I think there is room for improvement and with the right coaching and team build around him we should see some. How much is unclear. But as mentioned earlier just get on base at .314 and he is worth keeping in CF for excellent defense and so many base hits/walks turned into doubles.

BTW before someone says 314 is too low that is the Cards team average for 2025.

Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑13 Oct 2025 11:48 am

AZ_Cardsfan wrote: ↑13 Oct 2025 11:41 am Man this is a tough crowd. Scott was a rookie playing in a defective team offense. And he was never plugged in expecting a big bat to start with.

I think there is room for improvement and with the right coaching and team build around him we should see some. How much is unclear. But as mentioned earlier just get on base at .314 and he is worth keeping in CF for excellent defense and so many base hits/walks turned into doubles.

BTW before someone says 314 is too low that is the Cards team average for 2025.

I agree with your appeal for patience. What I didn't see from Scott last year, and need to see is a change in approach. He is never going to be any type of slugger. He could utilize his elite speed if he could get on base. He hasn't demonstrated a willingness to develop the skills needed to bring that about. I think he could- but he hasn't. His major league future could depend on it. If he can't get on base, he could be Siani'd.