Buck or Jacoby
by Brick on Mar 30, 2008 10:36 PM PDT
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I've seen both these guys play from the early stages in their careers. I wonder if with all the hype of Ellsbury, I'm unfairly but naturally wanting T-Buck to be the one with more potential. Marcel's has them as virtual equals, but with neither getting as many at bats as I think they will. I'm just looking for some insight because their immediate futures is somewhat of an enigma to me right now.
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Offensively, I'd say Buck
but Ellsbury gets a bump for playing center.
by Jeff on Mar 30, 2008 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Without diving into the abyss that is minor league stats...
I'm scared to find that Ellsbury is eerily similar to Reed. Am I falling into the trap that the people who have compared Pedroia to Eckstein have fallen into? (White, lefty centerfielder instead of white, small-portioned middle-infielder)
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by Brick on Mar 30, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might be similar to Reed
However that might not be a bad thing. Reed has(had) a good skillset and the type that would translate into a solid MLB player. Reed didn't live up to his potential, but his overall skillset is pretty solid.
Decent fielder
can hit for average, draw a few walks and get a good amount of doubles.
limited power
decent speed
If Ellisbury becomes what Reed SHOULD have been he'll be a solid player.
by MFAN on Mar 30, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellsbury=Reed.
Enjoy your .260/.330/.380, average defensive CF Boston.
Buck's better.
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by BrettJMiller on Mar 31, 2008 2:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ellsbury gets too much backlash for being so overhyped
That said, fuck Boston. Buck.
by Graham on Mar 31, 2008 2:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Which is why I find it so hard to get a grasp of what to expect from him.
I also tend to overvalue players my friends haven't really heard of since there's no risk in saying that Buck will have a breakout season.
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by Brick on Mar 31, 2008 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
compare minor league stats
http://thebaseballcube.com/players/E/Jacoby-Ellsbury.shtml
http://thebaseballcube.com/players/B/Travis-Buck.shtml
Both are same age.
Buck career minor league line: .325/.398/.507/.905
Ellsbury career minor league line: .313/.389/.425/.814
I have a feeling that if their stats end up even close to simular, it will be because Ellsbury plays in a hitters park, and Buck in a pitchers.
by Zonis on Mar 31, 2008 8:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Buck could actually stay on the field...
I'd take him, sure. I guess I'm just a little bit jaded by guys like Rich Harden.
Buck is pretty much Rocco Baldelli with slightly better mitochondria at this point.
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by PaulThomas on Mar 31, 2008 9:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck - a scrapy, local, white guy...
its a wonder the mariners haven't traded the farm for him actually.
by Don275 on Mar 31, 2008 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellsbury in the short term
I think McAfee cavern and the focus that comes from being one of the key bats in a bleh lineup is going to give Buck fits.
by Gomez on Mar 31, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck
But guess which one i have in the LL league? :(
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by Mariner John on Mar 31, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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