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Post by cbeavs1 on Jan 3, 2018 19:14:34 GMT -8
Decent height. Lefty throwing and hitting (Never hurts to have a left handed first baseman)
His high school stats show some decent power and ability to drive in runs.
Crescent Valley High School
• Lettered four seasons for head coach Ryan Starwalt.
• Named first-team all-state during his career, and was a two-time first-team all-league selection.
• Batted .495 as a senior, tallying 16 doubles, seven triples, five home runs and 38 RBI.
• As a junior, batted .440 with three home runs and 41 RBI.
• Also earned four letters in basketball as a point guard and two years in football as a wide receiver. Named Player of the Year, first-team all-state and first-team all-league in basketball.
Just sayin'
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Jan 3, 2018 19:51:23 GMT -8
My money is on Zak Taylor being our starting first baseman in Surprise.
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Post by Judge Smails on Jan 4, 2018 8:32:34 GMT -8
Joe was a very good high school player, but with the other talent that we have, I would be shocked if he sees the field for more than just spot duty.
Brett Casey had a similar high school career and could not crack the lineup. |
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Post by zeroposter on Jan 4, 2018 10:17:46 GMT -8
I watched Joe play this last summer with the Elks, and he is far better than I had been led to believe. However, I believe Smalls has the correct analysis.
I so think Smalls is wrong on Brett, though. The overall talent on the team wasn't quite as high when Brett was at OSU, but Coach held Brett to a higher standard. Jmho on that one, obviously.
I would agree with the poster on Taylor getting the start against lefties, but McGrady getting a long look against righties. If the platoon doesn't work, there are tons of options with Gretler moving to first and a couple of good young guys taking third being the obvious.
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Post by Judge Smails on Jan 4, 2018 11:23:02 GMT -8
You're killing me Smalls.....
It's Smails by the way. |
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Post by zeroposter on Jan 4, 2018 11:56:46 GMT -8
You're killing me Smalls.....
It's Smails by the way. I had Smails. Spellchecker made it Smalls. I swear. |
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Post by mbabeav on Jan 4, 2018 12:45:53 GMT -8
$50 says it wasn't the spell checker.
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Post by Judge Smails on Jan 4, 2018 12:49:00 GMT -8
$50 says it wasn't the spell checker. $50 says that Baseball picks his nose and eats it. |
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Post by zeroposter on Jan 4, 2018 13:08:51 GMT -8
Dammmnnned. My test confirmed that MBA would win the bet.
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Post by baseba1111 on Jan 4, 2018 13:14:47 GMT -8
$50 says it wasn't the spell checker. $50 says that Baseball picks his nose and eats it. Nope... flicks the gooey glob right on your "smail" head. |
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Post by mbabeav on Jan 4, 2018 16:27:47 GMT -8
$50 says that Baseball picks his nose and eats it. Nope... flicks the gooey glob right on your "smail" head. $25 bucks says Baseball actually missed |
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Post by baseba1111 on Jan 4, 2018 19:03:55 GMT -8
Nope... flicks the gooey glob right on your "smail" head. $25 bucks says Baseball actually missed That was the easiest $75 ever. |
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Post by sagebrush on Jan 5, 2018 12:39:51 GMT -8
I'll go with spell checker. On the football board I did "Bama" and spell checker changed it to "Mama."
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Post by jefframp on Jan 6, 2018 9:45:38 GMT -8
You're killing me Smalls.....
It's Smails by the way. Hope you enjoy your new 20 year old pickup: Year: 1997 Make: Chevrolet Model: CK 2500 Mileage: 100,800 publicsurplus.com/sms/all,or/auction/view?auc=2004908  |
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Post by ricke71 on Jan 6, 2018 16:43:27 GMT -8
Thread Repair>>>Original topic is What about Joe Casey at 1B?? Continuing thoughts on that topic: I also saw JC play a number of games this year in WCL. Certainly not overwhelmed by what I saw. IMHO Bend Elk teammate Beaver Zach Clayton showed greater upside. In my very humble opinion, Zak Taylor, McGarry (also played WCL summer of 2017) or Zach Clayton; or outside-the-box Kyle Nobach, would be more likely than Casey to become the regular first baseman. Unless of course Gretler moves across the diamond.
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