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ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 19:55 pm Victor Scott II (called Vic by Oli in postgame remarks ) is getting noticed nationally more and more. Today , this article was on MLB.com
https://www.mlb.com/news/victor-scott-i ... dinals-win
In addition, I was watching Reds vs Braves tonight and the announcer mentioned Scott scoring twice today from 1st base on singles to the OF.
That first sprint home was in 9.28 seconds .. 6th fastest in MLB by Statcast.
Teams regularly play the 3rd baseman on the 'grass' when Vic comes to bat. Pitchers sure don't want to give him a 'free pass' , if they can help it .
He is quite the threat on the basepaths and his speed in CF is gettng added outs for the defense too.

icon wrote: ↑07 May 2025 20:36 pm He's on pace for about 5 fWAR. Well above average in base running, defense and batting.

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 22:55 pm Thought the best posts a year ago were the ones that questioned Scott's talent level for the big leagues saying 'Yeah, he is fast but you can't steal first base !'
That will go down as a classic for Scott . Who on CT gets credit for applying that old baseball adage to VS II ?

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 22:56 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 22:55 pm Thought the best posts a year ago were the ones that questioned Scott's talent level for the big leagues saying 'Yeah, he is fast but you can't steal first base !'
That will go down as a classic for Scott . Who on CT gets credit for applying that old baseball adage to VS II ?

bccardsfan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 23:22 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 22:56 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 22:55 pm Thought the best posts a year ago were the ones that questioned Scott's talent level for the big leagues saying 'Yeah, he is fast but you can't steal first base !'
That will go down as a classic for Scott . Who on CT gets credit for applying that old baseball adage to VS II ?

I think people just said he would have to develop at the plate. Like Winn, he was overmatched during his first cup of coffee in the bigs. He worked hard and adjusted and now belongs. I think a few of us said you can't steal first and he'd have to develop, and he did. I certainly didn't write him off, but felt he would need some time in AAA. He made it. He will probably slump, but he has learned to keep the swing short and simple and take what he's given. It's refreshing that he doesn't hunt homers. If he keeps that approach he will probably stick and have a very good career. If he starts trying to crush everything he may go into a big slump. He's a smart kid so hopefully he just sticks to his approach. He is very valuable doing exactly what he does. Small ball, steal bags, stretch it on the bases...

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 23:37 pm

bccardsfan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 23:22 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 22:56 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 22:55 pm Thought the best posts a year ago were the ones that questioned Scott's talent level for the big leagues saying 'Yeah, he is fast but you can't steal first base !'
That will go down as a classic for Scott . Who on CT gets credit for applying that old baseball adage to VS II ?

I think people just said he would have to develop at the plate. Like Winn, he was overmatched during his first cup of coffee in the bigs. He worked hard and adjusted and now belongs. I think a few of us said you can't steal first and he'd have to develop, and he did. I certainly didn't write him off, but felt he would need some time in AAA. He made it. He will probably slump, but he has learned to keep the swing short and simple and take what he's given. It's refreshing that he doesn't hunt homers. If he keeps that approach he will probably stick and have a very good career. If he starts trying to crush everything he may go into a big slump. He's a smart kid so hopefully he just sticks to his approach. He is very valuable doing exactly what he does. Small ball, steal bags, stretch it on the bases...

....AND play outstanding defense in the OF. He already has a high outs above average . The kid can chase balls down in the gaps.. makes diving catches.. leaps at the wall. Coupling good offense with excellent defense will make him a complete player.

ramfandan wrote: ↑07 May 2025 19:55 pm Victor Scott II (called Vic by Oli in postgame remarks ) is getting noticed nationally more and more. Today , this article was on MLB.com
https://www.mlb.com/news/victor-scott-i ... dinals-win
In addition, I was watching Reds vs Braves tonight and the announcer mentioned Scott scoring twice today from 1st base on singles to the OF.
That first sprint home was in 9.28 seconds .. 6th fastest in MLB by Statcast.
Teams regularly play the 3rd baseman on the 'grass' when Vic comes to bat. Pitchers sure don't want to give him a 'free pass' , if they can help it .
He is quite the threat on the basepaths and his speed in CF is gettng added outs for the defense too.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑08 May 2025 08:43 am Great to see another Cardinals player w/speed who causes havoc on the basepaths in the spirit of L. Brock and V. Coleman!

bccardsfan wrote: ↑08 May 2025 08:52 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑08 May 2025 08:43 am Great to see another Cardinals player w/speed who causes havoc on the basepaths in the spirit of L. Brock and V. Coleman!

He looks to have better hitting skills than Coleman, and not going to be Lou at the plate. We shall see. But 8 of 9 or 9 of 10 or whatever it is in the SB category, and scoring from first twice yesterday... and running down balls in the gap, and the leaping home run robbing catch.... fun to watch. I am enjoying the team because I love watching some kids develop and I don't expect them to do anything in the post season. MO will be gone too and then Bloom gets to build the team he wants. There are some good pieces here to build around.