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Are the grades also based on a prediction of the season or strictly based on what they have shown so far?

Guess I ask because of the power grade you give compared to the hitting grade and speed. The potential to have 65 power compared to 70 hitting and 65 speed is there but hasn't been shown yet. I think from what he has shown his power number should be at least 10 less than his hit number. Maybe even 15 less.

Does my question make sense or not really?

It does. I try and look at what he's shown now. It's not an exact science but it does give ell a chance to melt.

He stole 15 bases as a freshman. He stole 0 as a sophomore. Does it mean his speed is below average now? I don't think so. He was playing with a bum knee.

The power tool I've gone back and forth with him. He's more a line drive hitter but scorches balls to the opposite field warning track all the time. It doesn't show on the box score but he's gotten quite stronger from when he first arrived. Last year is an asterisk, I wouldn't be able to drive balls on one healthy knee...we saw an entirely different approach from him the last two months because of it.

I don't think he'll be very active on the base paths again because they don't need him to but he still has above average speed at this level.

I try not to "predict" their tools in the future because that is entirely too subjective. Honestly I hope this answered it and if you have any other questions or comments please do.

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Posted by BayTiger13

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Posted on 2/2/23 at 9:57 am to Adam4848

That answers it. All good points.

I like to compare the hitting and power grades together. I think his hit tool is higher than his power tool up to this point. That is why I would probably have a 10-15 point grade difference in the 2. He can be a .375 avg guy with double digit homers this year it if all comes together and he stays healthy.

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Posted by Choupique19

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Posted on 2/2/23 at 10:21 am to Adam4848

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It's not an exact science but it does give ell a chance to melt.

I’ll take up Ell’s slack on this one. No way are Tre’s speed and power equal. You admitted his speed was not on display last season due to injury. I’m not saying Tre can’t hit the occasional home run here and there, and I won’t argue that if things go his way he could possibly reach double digits this season, but even with that a 65 rating for power puts him in the top 15% of all college hitters for power ability. I don’t see it. Meanwhile, he has very good speed when healthy. That’s a plus skill for him on offense and defense.

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Posted by StickD

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Posted on 2/2/23 at 10:34 am to Adam4848

I'll melt, let's knock these superstars down a notch and see if they can prove it on the field this year.

Miz defense and hitting too high.
Tre power too high.

I had the same question, seems like it's more potential, however you keep up the the off season stuff, so I hope you're right.

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