re: Way Too Early 2019 LSU Baseball Lineup

Hunter Feducccia needs a softer glove (it's like a brick) and stay mentally focused until the ball is completely in his control behind the plate. Seems to be lackadaisical with his defense.

Daniel Cabrera is going to blow up next year.

Hal Hughes needs to grow a pair real quick. Too timid for SS.

Bryce Jordan should do well in his 8th year.

I think Watson has gotten cocky. He swings out of his shoes more times than not since he's returned to the lineup. But, as we all know, MLB drafts on potential and tools and he's a legit 5 tool guy

I don't think it's so much Watson's ability to steal bases but more so his instincts of when to and when not to be aggressive on the base paths. He just flat out doesn't pay attention to what's going on around him. I feel like most of his deficiencies can be fixed, however.

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I think Watson has gotten cocky. He swings out of his shoes more times than not since he's returned to the lineup. But, as we all know, MLB drafts on potential and tools and he's a legit 5 tool guy

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That's the most frustrating part, he went on a tear in the middle of March and since then he's pulling out on pitches much like Bain did in late Feb-early Mar before he corrected that (much credit to Bain).

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His arm is average for a college outfielder (he has a shortstop's arm), his power is suspect (only 5 home runs), he strikes out too much and even his speed is wasted on the base paths. Beau Jordan has a better stolen base success rate than Watson. No kidding.

His only strength is he gets really good jumps on fly balls and he can cover a lot of ground in the outfield.

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The thing about Watson is the speed and glove without a doubt in the top 1% of college players.

Arm is average to above average but will improve obviously as he gets to 170-180lbs.

He has a ton of raw power from his bat speed but he's not taking good swings and it's the most polarizing aspect of his game right now.

It would be fun to watch him develop another year in college. A team will take a chance on him early in the draft though.

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He has also struck out more times than any other player on the team

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Its not like he has an absurd amount of Ks. And its not like striking out is a huge deal. How is his batting average? Is he getting on base? Does he drive in runs?

Those are way more important questions than: how often does he strike out?

I edited my post about his arm as you were replying to me.

If you compare the Arkansas center fielder's arm to Watson you wouldn't say Watson is "more than adequate." There's no comparison between their arms.

And do major league scouts put a high value "more than adequate" arms?

Watson's arm is not a strength.

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Watson's arm is not a strength.



Its also not a liability

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It is a liability at the next level.

This group of incoming kids looks much different from the ones we've come to expect. Looks like this team will have a much better combination of speed and power in the coming years.

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If you compare the Arkansas center fielder's arm to Watson you wouldn't say Watson is "more than adequate." There's no comparison between their arms.

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Why are you comparing him to Arkansas' outfielder as if he has an average arm?

Here is the scouting report on him (his name is Domanic Fletcher)

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Dominic Fletcher is a 2016 OF/LHP with a 5-10 185 lb. frame from Cypress, CA who attends Cypress HS. Compact athletic build, good present strength with room for a bit more. 7.09 runner, outstanding defensive skills and tools, huge arm strength with uncanny accuracy, runs advanced routes and makes difficult catches look easy, doesn't have the prototypical speed to play centerfield but probably could in a Jim Edmonds-type way. Left handed hitter, open stance with loaded hands and a barrel wrap, looks to pull and drive the ball, big stride into contact, has bat speed and he can make the ball jump when pulling, explodes his hands well at contact. Defense sets him apart but a solid offensive performer as well. Verbal commitment to Arkansas. Named to the Perfect Game All-American Classic team.

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The 5-foot-9, 175 pound sophomore came out of high school as the 10th best outfielder and 82nd best player in the nation according to Perfect Game. He was ranked as the 209th best MLB Draft prospect by Baseball America, but he went undrafted and fulfilled his commitment to the Razorbacks.

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He was named MVP of the league as he helped his team win the championship by hitting .358 with 6 home runs, 21 runs scored and 27 RBI in 106 at-bats. Fletcher also stole eight bases in 12 attempts showing off some speed. The center fielder was also named to the CCL All-League Team, and he was listed as the second best prospect in the league. Perfect Game also listed Fletcher as the second best prospects in the CCL.

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I never said Watson had the best arm in college baseball. I said it was more than adequate.

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And do major league scouts put a high value "more than adequate" arms?

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With the rest of his tools, his arm strength will not be a concern for MLB scouts. Andrew Stevenson has a pretty weak arm in the OF and he's been starting at every OF position for the Nats. Wtason's arm is good enough to keep runers honest and he gets the ball back to the infield and to his cutoff man quick enough to limit extra base hits.

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He has a low ceiling

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Caleb Gilbert has a very high ceiling. He has great stuff - when it’s on.