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Who has the higher ceiling: Smith or Slaughter?
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:20 pm
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:20 pm
This discussion came up this weekend with friends. Which of the two freshman infielders has more overall potential?
I don't either one has more than the other. Sounds like a cop out and maybe it is.
But while I think Slaughter has and probably always will have more power than Smith, I think Smith can still show higher than average power if not more. And I also think Smith will be the better defender and hit for more average. Arms are a wash. Smith reminds me a little of Mike Fontenot.
Thoughts?
I don't either one has more than the other. Sounds like a cop out and maybe it is.
But while I think Slaughter has and probably always will have more power than Smith, I think Smith can still show higher than average power if not more. And I also think Smith will be the better defender and hit for more average. Arms are a wash. Smith reminds me a little of Mike Fontenot. Thoughts?
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Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:22 pm to ell_13
After one weekend, I'll vote Smith.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:24 pm to ell_13
quote:
This discussion came up this weekend with friends.
Was this during the first game yesterday?
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:29 pm to ell_13
Smith.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:29 pm to ell_13
Don't feel like I've got to see enough of Slaughter's fielding ability, but I feel like he has more power potential, smith more speed, smith a little quicker in the field with prob a slightly better glove. I'll go him, but its too early for me to tell.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:31 pm to josh336
Slaughter made 2 or 3 excellent plays at first. I hope he stays there forever. Love having someone who isn't a liability and just a bat.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:31 pm to ell_13
Well Smith won the competition for 3B and will man SS for 2 years, so Manieri obviously thinks his glove is better.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:35 pm to ell_13
Slaughter. Reminds me of Paul Goldschmidt. He ha the chance to be a very high pick
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:38 pm to Lester Earl
I honestly think they both do.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:38 pm to ell_13
Slaughter has a higher ceiling but both are studs.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:43 pm to ell_13
Not to be a dick but does it matter? Why can't you just enjoy both? They are both going to be great. Why does everything have to be compared?
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:45 pm to King of New Orleans
Cause this is a "discussion" board.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:47 pm to King of New Orleans
This is a thread about how good they both are. Do you want more fire JJ threads over this or something?
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:52 pm to ell_13
I was really impressed by both guys. I think both will be studs for the next couple years
Posted on 2/19/17 at 7:16 pm to ell_13
I definitely think slaughter has more pro potential, but at this level, its an interesting discussion
Posted on 2/19/17 at 7:28 pm to ell_13
They have started out well no?
Posted on 2/19/17 at 7:30 pm to ell_13
Like everyone has already said both are very impressive, but to me Slaughter will keep rising even after college. Smith will probably be just as good, possibly better in some aspects but all around, it will take Smith more effort to keep up IMO. Both could be all SEC possibly all american. See when you think about them in all american terms IMO, slaughter has the better chance. Either could take the other, it's still early.
I also really like that Peterson kid along with Eric Walker, Hess looks like he will need a little time but maybe he just had an off day. I like many of the offensive weapons we have like Crooms, Woley, and Templet. Esp Crooms and Woley. Would probably put one of those guys in at DH going forward.
Defense looked great but will get even better which is scary. Same goes for the offense so this could be the year. GT
I also really like that Peterson kid along with Eric Walker, Hess looks like he will need a little time but maybe he just had an off day. I like many of the offensive weapons we have like Crooms, Woley, and Templet. Esp Crooms and Woley. Would probably put one of those guys in at DH going forward.
Defense looked great but will get even better which is scary. Same goes for the offense so this could be the year. GT
This post was edited on 2/19/17 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 2/19/17 at 7:33 pm to ell_13
It is waaaaay too early to tell If one will break away but both are talented youngsters. I give the nod to the spirit of Beech Street north Baton Rouge turned CHS Tiger Smith, but I got blood in the hood.
Go Tigers. Keep getting better
Go Tigers. Keep getting better
Posted on 2/19/17 at 8:09 pm to ell_13
Smith just because of his defensive ability too.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 8:39 pm to Macintosh504
I liked what i saw from Slaughter this weekend. Didn't know much about him but i already knew a lot about Smith so that didn't surprise me.
Slaughter made some great saves over at first and i think we've found our 1st baseman for 2 more years barring injury.
All in all, glad they're both tigers and not tiger bait/mlb farm system.
Slaughter made some great saves over at first and i think we've found our 1st baseman for 2 more years barring injury.
All in all, glad they're both tigers and not tiger bait/mlb farm system.
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