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re: Milazzo has to start IMO
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:20 am to Gallant_Gringo
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:20 am to Gallant_Gringo
LSU fans get enamored with throws down to second to realize that whatever he could potentially be saving, they’re also losing if he’s a poor batter.
This post was edited on 1/31/23 at 10:21 am
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Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:24 am to Gallant_Gringo
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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.
Good points, and I have heard the same. I also always heard if the player can hit the ball for avg & power, the HC will find a place for him.
Milazzo will be given every opp to remain behind the dish, but at some point Neal will very likely overtake him.
With weekend series and midweek game(s), they'll both get PT.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:29 am to LSBoosie
quote:I can only comment with what I saw in the fall. He needed some work. Like someone mentioned, he should be a senior in high school and going from that to catching 8+ guys throwing 95+ with different action is going to take time. Milazzo is great at it. It’s funny Lester downplays Milazzos defense but ignores Neal’s actual receiving and reaction. He will get there for sure but from what I saw in the fall, he needs reps. Milazzo needs to catch Skenes. I feel pretty strongly about that. Neal can handle most of the others well enough when called upon.
I have not seen Neal catch so I can't comment on his defensive ability.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:33 am to Gallant_Gringo
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But he’s just not on Milazzo’s level defensively yet.
He may not be but to say Milazzo has to start is ridiculous. Maybe to start the year but Brady Neal’s defense is good enough to if he is hitting .275-.300 and Milazzo is hitting his usual around the Mendoza line then Neal should be the everyday catcher.
Making absolutes about a baseball roster outside of a guy like Crews is just ridiculous.
This post was edited on 1/31/23 at 10:34 am
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:34 am to Gallant_Gringo
Agreed. Gotta put his defense over offense for now.
His bat can only get better. If he needs to be subbed out for a hitter later in the game, that can be done too.
His bat can only get better. If he needs to be subbed out for a hitter later in the game, that can be done too.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:34 am to Gallant_Gringo
I could see Milazzo getting the start Friday and Saturday but getting pinch hit for if its more than a 2 run game or a run is needed late. They struggled to just receive the ball at times last year it's great to have options.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:35 am to Gallant_Gringo
You are right. The catcher is very important to a pitchers phsych. If a pitcher does not have confidence in his catcher to be able to handle his pitch he may not give it his all on that pitch be cause he is thinking of something happening.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:37 am to Dizz
You will see a lot of defensive subs and PHs this year. A lot. Jay is going to use 15-16 non-pitchers every weekend. There will be stretches where he uses that many per game in a multi game stretch.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:38 am to The Pirate King
Should start hitting catcher then later on bring in the defensive one to protect
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:41 am to Mikethegreattiger
Runs are at too much of a premium on Friday/Saturdays to sacrifice defense for a one or two at-bats. Unless the other catcher is an absolute monster at the plate.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 10:45 am to Mikethegreattiger
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Should start hitting catcher then later on bring in the defensive one to protect
You should start the catcher that's going to steal the most strikes for your starting pitcher.
Increasing the value of two plate appearances doesn't offset the value lost on every single plate appearance by the other team.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 11:10 am to Gallant_Gringo
Our offense is so talented, I could easily see Milazzo starting but if we need a bat, subbing Neal in.
If we have a lead, Milazzo should be catching.
If we have a lead, Milazzo should be catching.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 11:11 am to tigers32
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I’m interested to see how he fares with more PA’s.
Yea getting a few hits vs Towson & Southern is a little different than facing SEC pitching, which he did not do last year.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 11:47 am to Gallant_Gringo
Milazzo is not so good at defense that he makes up for being an automatic out. I’m sorry, he will play but he isn’t going to play every game and he shouldn’t. If you cannot hit the baseball at all you have no business out there. The year he had over 120 at bats his on base was .220, you cannot start in college baseball with an on base that low and not hurt your team in crucial spots regularly.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 11:57 am to dmatt2021
Productive outs tho 
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:05 pm to Gallant_Gringo
If he can bat .225+ he’s a starter
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:13 pm to dmatt2021
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I’m sorry, he will play but he isn’t going to play every game and he shouldn’t.
Find in the thread where anyone has said he will or should play every game?
You're arguing against air with this.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:19 pm to ProjectP2294
The original poster made an entire thread dedicated to being the starting catcher. The actual starting catcher is going to play more than any other catcher on the team and he shouldn’t. He didn’t say Milazzo needs to get more playing time he said he needs to be the starter. Milazzo needs to be a role player,period and get his spot starts here a there when we need him.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:24 pm to Gallant_Gringo
Defense should be priority for catcher but you can't be a guaranteed out like Milazzo is either. That's just too bad.
Let's put it this way: There will be games you need a player like Milazzo and Neal so they both have a place on the roster.
Personally, I don't see Milazzo holding that position down by the time we looking at regional play. Neal's defense can't be that bad.
Let's put it this way: There will be games you need a player like Milazzo and Neal so they both have a place on the roster.
Personally, I don't see Milazzo holding that position down by the time we looking at regional play. Neal's defense can't be that bad.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:27 pm to deuce985
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Personally, I don't see Milazzo holding that position down by the time we looking at regional play. Neal's defense can't be that bad.
It's not defense, it's receiving.
Milazzo is fine defensively, he's not elite like some would want to make him out to be. But he's the best receiver on the staff. Neal can get there, but it's no guarantee it happens this season.
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