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How much better defensively is LSU at with Morgan at 1B?
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:54 pm
Beloso looked lost when he replaced him late in the Southern game. He goes for balls that he has no business going after leaving 1B uncovered.
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Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:56 pm to nicholastiger
Beloso was solid last year. He's not lost. Morgan is definitely the real deal, though.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:56 pm to nicholastiger
It’s rare you talk about a first baseman making stellar plays, he’s basically there because he can hit and catch a ball thrown to him...Morgan breaks that mold, he’s a highlight reel at an undervalued position.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 2:25 pm to nicholastiger
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Beloso looked lost when he replaced him
Beloso is a solid 1B. Morgan is just better and more dynamic. If he looked lost, it was from lack of playing the position for a long time.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 2:26 pm to nicholastiger
quote:did we watch a different game?
Beloso looked lost when he replaced him late in the Southern game.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 2:27 pm to nicholastiger
imagine how could they would be if they actually threw the ball TO him!
Posted on 3/4/21 at 2:52 pm to nicholastiger
Not nearly as much as you'd think. The gap in defensive value between a good defensive 1B and a bad defensive 1B just isnt that big, even when you're talking about an elite defensive 1B. It's easily the least important defensive position on the diamond.
ETA: for comparison, the gap between the MLB's best defensive 1B and it's worst defensive 1B in 2019 (the last full season) was ~17 runs (over the course of the entire 162g schedule)
ETA: for comparison, the gap between the MLB's best defensive 1B and it's worst defensive 1B in 2019 (the last full season) was ~17 runs (over the course of the entire 162g schedule)
This post was edited on 3/4/21 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 3/4/21 at 3:56 pm to nicholastiger
The value of a great versus a marginal defensive first baseman is largely dependent on the arms of the infielders. Back in the day, I looked great at first playing with guys that had accurate throwing arms, but looked bad when I played with guys that threw it all over the place.
It also helps the other infielders knowing they don't have to make a perfect throw or they will probably get an error
It also helps the other infielders knowing they don't have to make a perfect throw or they will probably get an error
Posted on 3/4/21 at 8:20 pm to nicholastiger
The best thing for LSU is to shut down the baseball program.
Lacrosse is a much better sport.
Lacrosse is a much better sport.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 8:47 pm to nicholastiger
Beloso a good 1B. Would start on any other team.
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