Cags moving up to MLB

Recently I sat next to a scout for Colorado. He said that NO pitchers want to go there. Everybody knows that the ball travels further with less drag due to the thinness of the air. But breaking pitches don't break as much for the same reason. No pitcher wants to pitch there. There might be a small boost to fastballs not slowing down as much from the pitcher's hand to the plate, but two seamers won't get as much armside and sink and four seamers won't get as much "ride". Everything is to the hitter's advantage.

 

3 for 5 yesterday and 2 bombs. He is tearing it up

 

I know it is a long season, but the AAA pitchers haven't figured out some stuff? Or at least allow him to walk after nibbling just outside the strike zone? I am a big fan, but still this is kind of baffling.

 

His swing rate is still pretty high, but he's not missing 'em!

 

GC—

Seems like it’s always been this way—when you’re seeing it good they all look like beach balls, and when you’re struggling
well they all look like BB’s…

 

What do you know about hitting except that pitching is hard to hit? LOL.

 

OK, as a pitcher facing a guy that is barreling up everything he ain't getting a fastball.

Maybe a two seamer in on the fists or an elevated four seamer but none in the strike zone.

Most pitchers don't have a good splitter but a good splitter is like a change-up on steroids. I love that pitch. If you don't have it throw a change that is just below the strike zone or in the dirt depending on the count.

Sliders down and away or sliders in at the feet (depending on the lefty/righty alignment) are good pitches to a guy seeing it well.

Of course if a base is open NOTHING is over the middle of the plate. Walk the guy but give him a chance to hit the ball weakly. He is "hot" and might swing at bad pitches.

 

Ha!!! Now I've figured out who you are!

You're Bob Gibson and 74Nole is Tim McCarver!

 

Not to be a nudge, but it is right field that he is playing. He is doing well here because it is similar to what he sees off the bat when he plays first. The Royal's organization has said that they want to be in a good place when they bring him up. They feel it is best to bring players up when they are not in a slump. Also, Cags needs to see more pitching. As much as possible. No one is doubting he will be in the bigs sooner than later. Gator Made!

 

Actually, they did put him in left field for one game, but I think right field does make more sense for someone that throws left-handed.

 

He had 3 hits last night. Double and 2 singles. 0 RBI

 

And more importantly has a great arm.

 

Just like hoops, when you're shooting well that basket looks pretty damn big and when you're not it may as well have a lid on it.

Was a major discussion when Cags was drafted (pretty worthwhile discussion even Nole Eduardo Perez agrees), I think the changes he made sophmore to junior year say enough. He just has freakish ability.

 

And to that, I am waiting to see the highlight where he uses his arm to nail a base runner either trying for a double or trying to go from first to third on a hit.

It seems like a natural fit, as long as he has the footspeed to catch up to certain balls.

 

Jac is getting the call! Less than a year in the minors. Incredible.

 

Here we go.

Royals call up Jac Caglianone to Kansas CityRoyals call up Jac Caglianone to Kansas City - Royals Review

 

Is he the fastest to the majors of any Gator?

 

Langford beat him last year starting the season with the Rangers

 

Thanks! Had forgotten how quick he was!