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Post by chinmusic on Sept 7, 2021 13:19:46 GMT -8
Baseball America sez:
10. Steven Kwan, CF, Indians
Team: Triple-A Columbus (East)
Age: 24
Why He's Here: .591/.640/1.000 (13-for-22), 3 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBIs, 3 BB, 2 SO
The Scoop: Very quietly, Kwan has put together a very loud performance in the upper levels of Cleveland’s system. Known more as a slash-and-burn player at Oregon State, Kwan has tapped into a great deal of power in his third full season as a pro (not counting the Covid year). In 1,346 plate appearances between college, two stops in summer ball and his first two seasons with Cleveland, Kwan hit six home runs. This year, he’s clubbed nine in just 57 games. Moreover, he’s one of just five players in the minors with 250 or more plate appearances and a slash line of better than .350/.400/.500. (JN)
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Post by zeroposter on Sept 7, 2021 14:54:55 GMT -8
A big blast for Kwan as a freshman at Oregon State was a weak pop fly to the left fielder. Quite a transformation.
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Post by chinmusic on Sept 7, 2021 16:47:50 GMT -8
. . . . eating his Wheaties.
"Breakfast of Champions"
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Post by touchdownbeaverss on Sept 7, 2021 18:34:40 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing. Was surprised he is ranked so highly in an otherwise deep Cleveland farm system but that type of output is bound to get you noticed
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Sept 7, 2021 22:29:12 GMT -8
A big blast for Kwan as a freshman at Oregon State was a weak pop fly to the left fielder. Quite a transformation. I mean: Steven Kwan's triple in game 1 against UCLA in 2016. |
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Post by ochobeavo on Sept 8, 2021 7:52:55 GMT -8
A big blast for Kwan as a freshman at Oregon State was a weak pop fly to the left fielder. Quite a transformation. Yeah, I'll admit it - I was pretty skeptical after seeing him as a freshman. Hit about .220 and looked like he weighed 120. Pretty awesome, hope he gets to the next level. |
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Post by jefframp on Sept 8, 2021 7:55:34 GMT -8
Wasn't it Kwan who had a Grand Slam for his first homer for the Beavers? Broke a 4-4 tie with Cal way back when. Oh yeah, now I remember! |
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Post by ochobeavo on Sept 8, 2021 7:55:51 GMT -8
A big blast for Kwan as a freshman at Oregon State was a weak pop fly to the left fielder. Quite a transformation. I mean: Steven Kwan's triple in game 1 against UCLA in 2016. Yes - that did happen and you have posted one of his 6 hits in 42 ABs in Pac-12 play as a freshman. |
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Post by ricke71 on Sept 8, 2021 9:09:29 GMT -8
A big blast for Kwan as a freshman at Oregon State was a weak pop fly to the left fielder. Quite a transformation. Yeah, I'll admit it - I was pretty skeptical after seeing him as a freshman. Hit about .220 and looked like he weighed 120. Pretty awesome, hope he gets to the next level. One of the joys of being a college BB fan is observing a players growth after their Freshman season. Adley Rutschman .234 ba (fr) >> .411 as a Junior Michael Gretler . 171 (fr) > .339 as a Sophomore Tyler Smith .247 (fr) >> .343 as a Junior |
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Post by flyfishinbeav on Sept 8, 2021 9:47:11 GMT -8
I'm so happy for Kwan. Easily one of my faves of all time.
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Post by ochobeavo on Sept 8, 2021 12:21:58 GMT -8
Yeah, I'll admit it - I was pretty skeptical after seeing him as a freshman. Hit about .220 and looked like he weighed 120. Pretty awesome, hope he gets to the next level. One of the joys of being a college BB fan is observing a players growth after their Freshman season. Adley Rutschman .234 ba (fr) >> .411 as a Junior Michael Gretler . 171 (fr) > .339 as a Sophomore Tyler Smith .247 (fr) >> .343 as a Junior Larnach is another one if I remember right. Too lazy to look it up. |
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Post by beavaristotle on Sept 8, 2021 13:27:03 GMT -8
A big blast for Kwan as a freshman at Oregon State was a weak pop fly to the left fielder. Quite a transformation. Yeah, I'll admit it - I was pretty skeptical after seeing him as a freshman. Hit about .220 and looked like he weighed 120. Pretty awesome, hope he gets to the next level. so maybe Coach Casey is a genius, i remember him says how much he thought of Kwan as a freshman and that he expected big things out of him. i sure didn't see it. so happy for the "dancing queen" |
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Post by beaverbeliever on Sept 8, 2021 13:29:54 GMT -8
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Post by beaverbeliever on Sept 8, 2021 13:30:48 GMT -8
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Sept 9, 2021 11:37:29 GMT -8
One of the joys of being a college BB fan is observing a players growth after their Freshman season. Adley Rutschman .234 ba (fr) >> .411 as a Junior Michael Gretler . 171 (fr) > .339 as a Sophomore Tyler Smith .247 (fr) >> .343 as a Junior Larnach is another one if I remember right. Too lazy to look it up. Trevor Larnach .157 (fr) > .348 as a Junior |
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