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Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 18:43 pm
by Shady
If he continues to improve his slug. It's such an vital spot in the batting order. By all accounts, Wetherholt will be as a fine table setter. Depending on what the Cardinals decide on Contreras, The Cardinals still need another "big bat" at 4 or 5 behind Burly at #3. Maybe even with Burleson, Herrera and Contreras. They were probably hoping that would be Gorman and/or Walker. The jury is still out on that.
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 18:45 pm
by NYCardsFan
Shady wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 18:43 pm
If he continues to improve his slug. It's such an vital spot in the batting order.
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Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 19:04 pm
by imadangman
It sure is an vital spot in the batting order, you've got that correct...
I think you missed your 6th edit.
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 19:09 pm
by Shady
imadangman wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:04 pm
It sure is an vital spot in the batting order, you've got that correct...
I think you missed your 6th edit.
So what?
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 19:12 pm
by imadangman
Shady wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:09 pm
imadangman wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:04 pm
It sure is an vital spot in the batting order, you've got that correct...
I think you missed your 6th edit.
So what?
Fair point. I'd rather a lineup with Burleson batting 5th or 6th.
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 19:14 pm
by Shady
imadangman wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:12 pm
Shady wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:09 pm
imadangman wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:04 pm
It sure is an vital spot in the batting order, you've got that correct...
I think you missed your 6th edit.
So what?
Fair point. I'd rather a lineup with Burleson batting 5th or 6th.
That would be very good for the offense. However, better get another more productive hitter than him for that to happen.
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 19:19 pm
by Cusecards
I just hope Burleson builds on his strong 2025
in 2026.
Then we’ll worry about batting order.
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 19:33 pm
by Absolut
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 20:00 pm
by craviduce
we need Burley to lose weight...are you sure this is the best method?
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 20:08 pm
by hullie
imadangman wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:04 pm
It sure is an vital spot in the batting order, you've got that correct...
I think you missed your 6th edit.
And 7th
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 20:14 pm
by Mort Gage
Shady wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:09 pm
imadangman wrote: ↑23 Sep 2025 19:04 pm
It sure is an vital spot in the batting order, you've got that correct...
I think you missed your 6th edit.
So what?
You are incredibly repetitive and annoying, that's what.
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 08:54 am
by rockondlouie
I. Hererra is obviously the correct #3 hitter given he's the only player in the organization w/30-35 HR power and should be in the prime RBI spot w/WillyC behind him if he's still here.
Burleson could hit 2nd or 5th vs RHP but has to sit vs LHP.
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 09:08 am
by Lightning Rod
rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 08:54 am
I. Hererra is obviously the correct #3 hitter given he's the only player in the organization w/30-35 HR power and should be in the prime RBI spot w/WillyC behind him if he's still here.
Burleson could hit 2nd or 5th vs RHP but has to sit vs LHP.
He's hitting .267 against lefties, Donovan .232, and you want to sit Burly?
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 09:10 am
by 2ninr
rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 08:54 am
I. Hererra is obviously the correct #3 hitter given he's the only player in the organization w/30-35 HR power and should be in the prime RBI spot w/WillyC behind him if he's still here.
Burleson could hit 2nd or 5th vs RHP but has to sit vs LHP.
A platoon player without a position, no power, who somehow has built some value with his hit tool. Bloom is smart. BuhByeBurly!
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 09:23 am
by JohnnyMO
Moving forward it’s safe to project Burly to hit about 20 homers with a .280 plus average and an OPS around .800. Good hitter. Still not a middle of the order hitter, though. Not on a playoff caliber team anyway.
Re: Burleson might be OK as a #3 hitter for the next few seasons
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 09:58 am
by rockondlouie
Lightning Rod wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 09:08 am
rockondlouie wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 08:54 am
I. Hererra is obviously the correct #3 hitter given he's the only player in the organization w/30-35 HR power and should be in the prime RBI spot w/WillyC behind him if he's still here.
Burleson could hit 2nd or 5th vs RHP but has to sit vs LHP.
He's hitting .267 against lefties, Donovan .232, and you want to sit Burly?
B.A., is that your metric?
Let me finish his slash line vs LHP this season for you LR: .267
.301 .388 .689.
So you're looking at one season and 124 PA's vs his career (298 PA: .233 .268 .330 .598) vs LHP?
But that is an improvement over his career, I'll give you that.
BTW, what does this have to do w/Donny?
100% you sit Burly vs LHP unless you like giving away PA's.
