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re: Nola
Posted on 5/22/09 at 11:56 pm to Baloo
Posted on 5/22/09 at 11:56 pm to Baloo
quote:
I don't know. I think there might be a defensive upgrade, but it hasn't shown up in the box score. But even assuming it's there and it's real, it is probably fairly small and I wonder -- is it worth the offensive cost?
First, I want to go on record: Nola is the best infielder on the team. I would also like to point out that he is a true freshman with 74 at bats -- He was drafted out of HS, was the 2008 Gatorade LA player of the year, a Louisville AA and hit .447 w/ an .895 slugging % -- he can handle the stick, just needs more AB's. Mainieri knew this and had a date set to pull the plug on the current, throw Nola into the mix, and have enough regular and post-season play left to get Nola much needed AB's before the regionals. Defensively, Mainieri knew he had stud so no worries there.
Question:
1. Do you think Nola should be starting a SS?
2. Who's bat do you want so desperately to insert into the line-up, and justify taking Nola off the field?
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Posted on 5/23/09 at 9:26 am to LittleJerry
The experience this guy has been getting will pay huge dividends in the Regional and Super (if we move on). Easily the best fielder and arm (outside of Helnihi) on the Team. He looks balanced at the plate and sees the ball extremely well - 2Ks in his last 8 games. No other Tiger comes close. Coaches want Nola to be more patient in his approach and to go the other way more. Nola is a natural pull hitter and can really turn on the inside pitch i.e. very quick bat but has a tendency to pull-off on inside pitches. PM and company are working with him hard. I say Nola surprises and has a decent regional (.300). He has 75 at-bats. He'll be an offensive leader next year.
Posted on 5/24/09 at 8:26 am to LittleJerry
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I don't know. I think there might be a defensive upgrade, but it hasn't shown up in the box score. But even assuming it's there and it's real, it is probably fairly small and I wonder -- is it worth the offensive cost?
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First, I want to go on record: Nola is the best infielder on the team. I would also like to point out that he is a true freshman with 74 at bats -- He was drafted out of HS, was the 2008 Gatorade LA player of the year, a Louisville AA and hit .447 w/ an .895 slugging % -- he can handle the stick, just needs more AB's. Mainieri knew this and had a date set to pull the plug on the current, throw Nola into the mix, and have enough regular and post-season play left to get Nola much needed AB's before the regionals. Defensively, Mainieri knew he had stud so no worries there.
Question:
1. Do you think Nola should be starting a SS?
2. Who's bat do you want so desperately to insert into the line-up, and justify taking Nola off the field?
Still waiting on your answers to these questions and there's no name calling so don't be afraid.
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I don't know. I think there might be a defensive upgrade, but it hasn't shown up in the box score. But even assuming it's there and it's real, it is probably fairly small and I wonder -- is it worth the offensive cost?
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First, I want to go on record: Nola is the best infielder on the team. I would also like to point out that he is a true freshman with 74 at bats -- He was drafted out of HS, was the 2008 Gatorade LA player of the year, a Louisville AA and hit .447 w/ an .895 slugging % -- he can handle the stick, just needs more AB's. Mainieri knew this and had a date set to pull the plug on the current, throw Nola into the mix, and have enough regular and post-season play left to get Nola much needed AB's before the regionals. Defensively, Mainieri knew he had stud so no worries there.
Question:
1. Do you think Nola should be starting a SS?
2. Who's bat do you want so desperately to insert into the line-up, and justify taking Nola off the field?
Still waiting on your answers to these questions and there's no name calling so don't be afraid.
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