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Milazzo has to start IMO
Posted on 1/31/23 at 8:57 am
Posted on 1/31/23 at 8:57 am
I know his bat lacks. But he’s one of…if not THE best…defensive catcher in the country!
Neal had an error that cost his team a run in yesterdays scrimmage. He will def be a good one for us too. But he’s just not on Milazzo’s level defensively yet.
I have always heard the most important traits for a catcher is defense and handling the pitching staff. Anything he provides at the plate is lagniappe.
Also, Milazzo cuts runners down on the reg! Zeb Ruddell tried to steal on him yesterday and the ball was waiting for him at second base when he arrived! Lol
Neal had an error that cost his team a run in yesterdays scrimmage. He will def be a good one for us too. But he’s just not on Milazzo’s level defensively yet.
I have always heard the most important traits for a catcher is defense and handling the pitching staff. Anything he provides at the plate is lagniappe.
Also, Milazzo cuts runners down on the reg! Zeb Ruddell tried to steal on him yesterday and the ball was waiting for him at second base when he arrived! Lol
This post was edited on 1/31/23 at 8:59 am
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Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:01 am to Gallant_Gringo
He very well might. The SEC schedule to start the season is going to be brutal with runs at a premium and limiting stolen bases and passed balls will be essential. We'll see.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:02 am to Gallant_Gringo
Milazzo will start opening day but Neal should take over by the time regionals come around.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:03 am to Adam4848
Absolutely agree Adam!
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:04 am to Gallant_Gringo
It's a sliding scale. I'd imagine Jay would be ok with some defensive miscues if his catcher is hitting .300 with 10 HRs.
Ideally, LSU would have two catchers they could rely on so one guy doesn't get worn down by the end of the season. I anticipate Milazzo will play a lot of baseball this year.
Ideally, LSU would have two catchers they could rely on so one guy doesn't get worn down by the end of the season. I anticipate Milazzo will play a lot of baseball this year.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:07 am to Gallant_Gringo
There is most likely going to be 3 guys who see significant time at the Catcher position. Milazzo, Travinski, and Neal will all see time there.
I agree that Milazzo is elite defensively and makes a true difference behind the plate. But keeping him in the lineup every game is not the thing to do. That takes a toll on you and Milazzo and Travinski are coming off injuries and should not be catching every game.
I agree that Milazzo is elite defensively and makes a true difference behind the plate. But keeping him in the lineup every game is not the thing to do. That takes a toll on you and Milazzo and Travinski are coming off injuries and should not be catching every game.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:08 am to Gallant_Gringo
Neal threw guys out all fall trying to steal.
Milazzo is the worst hitting regular at LSU in 35 years. He is good on defense, but he isn't good enough to out play that and catch every day.
Milazzo is the worst hitting regular at LSU in 35 years. He is good on defense, but he isn't good enough to out play that and catch every day.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:09 am to Gallant_Gringo
Milazzo and Neal with both catch this year a lot, who does more than the other depends on 2 things
1. Milazzo improving at the plate
2. Neal able to play solid defensively
Either one of those will tip the scales 1 way or the other who plays more than the other, but we've never gone through a season where only 1 guy starts at catcher all season. Gotta give that guy a break either way at times.
1. Milazzo improving at the plate
2. Neal able to play solid defensively
Either one of those will tip the scales 1 way or the other who plays more than the other, but we've never gone through a season where only 1 guy starts at catcher all season. Gotta give that guy a break either way at times.
This post was edited on 1/31/23 at 9:10 am
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:13 am to Lester Earl
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He is ELITE on defense, but he isn't good enough to out play that and catch every day.
FIFY. Also, I don’t think he should play EVERY day. But the majority of games this year.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:15 am to Gallant_Gringo
I think he should start against LHPs and/or when the other team presents a threat on the bases. I think Neal should start against RHPs when defense projects to be less important.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:15 am to Gallant_Gringo
He is not elite on defense though. He is an elite catch-&-throw guy.
Btw, D1 Baseball just put out their top 50 catchers in college baseball this morning. Alex Milazzo is no where to be found.
Brady Neal comes in at #23.
Btw, D1 Baseball just put out their top 50 catchers in college baseball this morning. Alex Milazzo is no where to be found.
Brady Neal comes in at #23.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:15 am to Gallant_Gringo
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But he’s just not on Milazzo’s level defensively yet.
Because of one error in a scrimmage? Neal’s defense is really good and his offense is light years better.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:17 am to thunderbird1100
Good take and I agree! I think with the insane amount of production we should have from the other 8 in our batting lineup, Milazzo should get the nod because of his wizardry behind the plate.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:18 am to Genestealer55
Nope because of what I’ve seen and heard.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:19 am to Lester Earl
LOL
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:21 am to Gallant_Gringo
Aside from Milazzo and Neal, you also have Travinski, Frey, and Jones swinging the bat well. You only have 9 spots on the lineup card. Might see 3-4 catchers some weekends depending on game flow.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:25 am to Gallant_Gringo
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But the majority of games this year.
I disagree with this, unless in the games he does start he becomes average at the plate cannot keep him in the lineup majority of the time.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:27 am to DRock88
Milazzo will play when receiving is the priority.
If the game starts to turn and offense is more important, he could be pinch hit for as early as his 2nd plate appearance.
We're going to sub a ton of guys in during pre conference and mid week games.
One thing the pitching may allow for is to carry an extra catcher on SEC weekends. If we don't need to carry as many pitchers because we have guys going deep into games, we can deepen the bench bats.
If the game starts to turn and offense is more important, he could be pinch hit for as early as his 2nd plate appearance.
We're going to sub a ton of guys in during pre conference and mid week games.
One thing the pitching may allow for is to carry an extra catcher on SEC weekends. If we don't need to carry as many pitchers because we have guys going deep into games, we can deepen the bench bats.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:27 am to Gallant_Gringo
You laugh but the less he hits, the more people think he is elite across the board. He has a great pop time, but is just a good, not great, receiver. And he is just ok at framing the ball. But hey, he hits .180 he must be yadier molina
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:29 am to Lester Earl
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But hey, he hits .180 he must be yadier molina
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