I do get it, though. I've found myself doing it with black QBs a lot throughout the years. I have spent so much energy defending Jamarcus, Jordan Jefferson, and oh my dear Lord, Jayden. Because that is a thing. On here anyway. I'd like to think this isn't a great representation of the real world, but I've heard too many people talk a certain way about black QBs. Especially when there's a talented white backup. But I absolutely reject the same phenomenon applies to the starting SS position. I'd think the last few years of reading Jordan Thompson hate on here would be plenty proof of that. My take(s) on why Braswell's criticism may not be quite as deserved as he's getting (but you'll have to concede at least some is deserved).

1) There is a very rich history of great LSU short-stops. It's probably the most prestigious position in the sport (due to history, brand, and position). Alex Bregman, Austin Nola, DJLemahieu (for a bit), Jason Williams, Ryan Theriot, Russ Johnson, Josh Smith, and Brandon Larson. That's a pretty fricking salty list full of long-time big leaguers. So the expectation for that position at LSU is extremely high (probably unfairly)

2) There's the perception that Jay took him too early and that he may could have gotten a better guy out of the portal if he'd had just been patient and waited a bit. That local kid who had a great freshman season out in the Pac (Arizona State?) that wound up at State or Ole Miss, I can't remember also played a big part, I believe. Why not take the local kid who hit way better as a freshman than Braswell did as a SO. I am not saying I agree with that line of thinking, just that it existed and was a factor.

3) We saw Braswell play and he wasn't all that impressive. Certainly not at the plate, and didn't SC move him off of short as well?

4) Jay sold us on "seeing something in Braswell" that he thought he could work with an unlock that would pay big dividends. And though he's certainly been hitting for a better average and getting on base a lot more, I think the impression was that he would slug more, unlock his "pop." I remember people talking about him having a low launch angle and hitting a lot of ground balls, and that Jay could tweak it and he'd have at least alley power, but that specific part of his game has been underwhelming

5) He's slow and the way he plays--really smooth--can look like he's not giving max effort at times. I think that's probably an illusion, but when he makes a couple bad plays close together, people's minds automatically go there. shite, I'm pretty sure Jay's went there.
I'm done. We agree on almost everything, and the rest just isn't worth it. I probably shouldn't have even started this post. But I hold YOU to a higher standard. Perhaps that is my biggest mistake.