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jcgmoi wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 11:43 am A little heavy on jargon in part--"Wetherholt’s intentionality" and understanding "how his frame operates on the field"--but a good look at a young player learning his craft and preparing for his future.

Here's JJ and Nathan.



h/t David Laurila's Sunday column at Fangraphs.
https://www.justbaseball.com/prospects/ ... interview/

rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:42 pm Notice "data" being mentioned all throughout the interview along w/ "hawkeye system"?

C. Bloom system is in place and players are taking to it!

I also thought this was interesting, "...maybe if I play as an outfielder".

Could he get some reps in CF?

From the piece:

When it comes to the conversation surrounding Wetherholt’s makeup, a trend you pick up on quickly is the observation that he plays beyond his years. An observation scouts and executives alike seem to agree has produced a young man who plays the game a little differently.

“You don’t see that type of makeup often,” a National League scout said. “He’s just built differently. It’s hard not to get excited about a kid like that.”

He should be starting at 2nd base today in Tampa......................idiot Mo.

45s wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:49 pm JJ speaks

Rock gets a nut

45s wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:49 pm JJ speaks

Rock gets a nut

rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:42 pm Notice "data" being mentioned all throughout the interview along w/ "hawkeye system"?

C. Bloom system is in place and players are taking to it!

I also thought this was interesting, "...maybe if I play as an outfielder".

Could he get some reps in CF?

From the piece:

When it comes to the conversation surrounding Wetherholt’s makeup, a trend you pick up on quickly is the observation that he plays beyond his years. An observation scouts and executives alike seem to agree has produced a young man who plays the game a little differently.

“You don’t see that type of makeup often,” a National League scout said. “He’s just built differently. It’s hard not to get excited about a kid like that.”

He should be starting at 2nd base today in Tampa......................idiot Mo.

45s wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:49 pm JJ speaks

Rock gets a nut

rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:42 pm Notice "data" being mentioned all throughout the interview along w/ "hawkeye system"?

C. Bloom system is in place and players are taking to it!

I also thought this was interesting, "...maybe if I play as an outfielder".

Could he get some reps in CF?

CardsBest wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 21:25 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:42 pm Notice "data" being mentioned all throughout the interview along w/ "hawkeye system"?

C. Bloom system is in place and players are taking to it!

I also thought this was interesting, "...maybe if I play as an outfielder".

Could he get some reps in CF?

Wetherholt bat would be ideal for CF. He seems to be a very smart player as well with athletic ability. He has good traits to be an above average CF. He may never win a gold glove but that bat would be great for CF. Its extremely hard to find a productive bat that plays CF.

CardsBest wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 21:25 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:42 pm Notice "data" being mentioned all throughout the interview along w/ "hawkeye system"?

C. Bloom system is in place and players are taking to it!

I also thought this was interesting, "...maybe if I play as an outfielder".

Could he get some reps in CF?

Wetherholt bat would be ideal for CF. He seems to be a very smart player as well with athletic ability. He has good traits to be an above average CF. He may never win a gold glove but that bat would be great for CF. Its extremely hard to find a productive bat that plays CF.

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:51 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:42 pm Notice "data" being mentioned all throughout the interview along w/ "hawkeye system"?

C. Bloom system is in place and players are taking to it!

I also thought this was interesting, "...maybe if I play as an outfielder".

Could he get some reps in CF?

From the piece:

When it comes to the conversation surrounding Wetherholt’s makeup, a trend you pick up on quickly is the observation that he plays beyond his years. An observation scouts and executives alike seem to agree has produced a young man who plays the game a little differently.

“You don’t see that type of makeup often,” a National League scout said. “He’s just built differently. It’s hard not to get excited about a kid like that.”

He should be starting at 2nd base today in Tampa......................idiot Mo.

I think Rock needs a new keyboard

JuanAgosto wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 15:43 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:42 pm Notice "data" being mentioned all throughout the interview along w/ "hawkeye system"?

C. Bloom system is in place and players are taking to it!

I also thought this was interesting, "...maybe if I play as an outfielder".

Could he get some reps in CF?

From the piece:

When it comes to the conversation surrounding Wetherholt’s makeup, a trend you pick up on quickly is the observation that he plays beyond his years. An observation scouts and executives alike seem to agree has produced a young man who plays the game a little differently.

“You don’t see that type of makeup often,” a National League scout said. “He’s just built differently. It’s hard not to get excited about a kid like that.”

He should be starting at 2nd base today in Tampa......................idiot Mo.

Should be at 3b. And should be 3b on Opening Day next year.

CardsBest wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 21:25 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Aug 2025 14:42 pm Notice "data" being mentioned all throughout the interview along w/ "hawkeye system"?

C. Bloom system is in place and players are taking to it!

I also thought this was interesting, "...maybe if I play as an outfielder".

Could he get some reps in CF?

Wetherholt bat would be ideal for CF. He seems to be a very smart player as well with athletic ability. He has good traits to be an above average CF. He may never win a gold glove but that bat would be great for CF. Its extremely hard to find a productive bat that plays CF.