Pretty sure Joe means he could be an asset defensively at 2B rather than a subpar defender at the most important defensive position on the diamond. Plus, the differential between the two positions is a mere 5 runs according to Fangraphs' positional values. If hes an above average fielder at 2B versus below at SS, hes probably more valuable at 2B.
With that said, I would probably keep him at SS for at least a full season to get a look at what he can do. If they come up with a conclusion that hes just not very good there and can probably be a plus at 2B, then move him.
Post subject: Re: Round 15/Pick 462 SS Phillip Evans
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:41 pm
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This isn't a situation where a year at SS is going to retard his ability to play 2b. How much time of 2b does someone need to play (after being a career SS) to feel comfortable? I'm guessing not much
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Post subject: Re: Round 15/Pick 462 SS Phillip Evans
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:54 pm
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Metro2007 wrote:
This isn't a situation where a year at SS is going to retard his ability to play 2b. How much time of 2b does someone need to play (after being a career SS) to feel comfortable? I'm guessing not much
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Post subject: Re: Round 15/Pick 462 SS Phillip Evans
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:57 pm
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nymets945 wrote:
Metro2007 wrote:
This isn't a situation where a year at SS is going to retard his ability to play 2b. How much time of 2b does someone need to play (after being a career SS) to feel comfortable? I'm guessing not much
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Post subject: Re: Round 15/Pick 462 SS Phillip Evans
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:39 pm
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His 2009 scouting report on Perfect Game says his fastball hits 90, so I'm guessing he's got a nice arm. Really would be intrigued to see Evans give it a go at catcher.
Post subject: Re: Round 15/Pick 462 SS Phillip Evans
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:55 pm
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Unless he's going to catch (unlikely) absolutely play him at SS. Sometimes, rarely though, a guy many feel will not play short in the bigs ends up sticking there like Jeter for example.
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Yeah, and if you're using the "He's 19" logic, then I guess the best report a scout could give us is:
"I have no idea. He's a teenager. He may go through 5 arm surgeries between now and his 30th birthday. He may add a pitch. He may lose a pitch. He may put on 30 lbs and add velocity. He may put on 50 lbs and eat his way out of the league. I literally have no idea what he is going to be."
But thats not what these guys are paid to do, nor what we are looking for them to do, right?
His 2009 scouting report on Perfect Game says his fastball hits 90, so I'm guessing he's got a nice arm. Really would be intrigued to see Evans give it a go at catcher.
Don't remember where, but I remember reading recently that Evans has no interest in moving behind the plate.
Post subject: Re: Round 15/Pick 462 SS Phillip Evans
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:35 pm
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charliedvrs wrote:
His 2009 scouting report on Perfect Game says his fastball hits 90, so I'm guessing he's got a nice arm. Really would be intrigued to see Evans give it a go at catcher.
Every scouting report says his arm is average at best. Mike Diaz said his arm would be the reason he would have to move to 2b.
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Post subject: Re: Round 15/Pick 462 SS Phillip Evans
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:44 pm
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Metro2007 wrote:
charliedvrs wrote:
His 2009 scouting report on Perfect Game says his fastball hits 90, so I'm guessing he's got a nice arm. Really would be intrigued to see Evans give it a go at catcher.
Every scouting report says his arm is average at best. Mike Diaz said his arm would be the reason he would have to move to 2b.
Odd, he has the strength if he is in fact throwing 90, perhaps it's an issue of mechanics? Maybe he's doing the DW side arm instead of throwing overhand. I say start him at SS and work with professional coaches and if there are still problems move him to 2nd.
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