Farm System

[hansman]

Bryant had 4 years of college. Of course he's ahead of Baez in terms of approach and polish. It's kind of myopic to look at a 22 year old kid (who's already in AAA, no less) and assume he's peaked in terms of development.

 

I'm not saying that in the slightest.  Bryant has always received praises for his polish.  Just pointing out that it is a flaw for Baez right now...on top of the K's and lack of walks.  My biggest fear is that he will go into a death spiral with his approach at the MLB level and not recover until he is released by the Cubs and the Cardinals sign him on a minor league deal.

 

Although if the Ks are caused by his approach and he can settle in after a month or two and realize he doesn't need to go balls deep on every swing then *MAYBE* his Tennessee K/BB ratio is accurate and then he's Totes Magotes.