Comments on: Lonnie Chisenhall and Shelby Miller, Scouting the Unknown http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/ Fantasy Baseball Advice Fri, 25 May 2012 22:08:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Stephen http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-200272 Stephen Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:07:46 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-200272 I decided that I'll just give you a few more that I thought were relevant for our purposes: Blair (Mizzou): True or False, Shelby Miller is a top 10 prospect by this time next year? Ben Badler: He's good. I don't think he's THAT good, though. Bill (Pittsburgh): Michael Pineda - ETA to the majors with the 5th slot open and what kind of ceiling does he have? Ben Badler: The extra velocity has really helped him now that he's sitting pretty regularly around the mid-90s. Ultimately I think he becomes an above-average major league starter and opens next year in Seattle's rotation. Jeff (Milwaukee): When do you foresee Mike Trout actually getting a chance in the Angels OF? 2012? Ben Badler: That's possible. I also wouldn't be surprised if Trout is in the big leagues at some point next year. Mike Scioscia loves him some Mike Trout, from what I hear. I decided that I’ll just give you a few more that I thought were relevant for our purposes:

Blair (Mizzou): True or False, Shelby Miller is a top 10 prospect by this time next year?

Ben Badler: He’s good. I don’t think he’s THAT good, though.

Bill (Pittsburgh): Michael Pineda – ETA to the majors with the 5th slot open and what kind of ceiling does he have?

Ben Badler: The extra velocity has really helped him now that he’s sitting pretty regularly around the mid-90s. Ultimately I think he becomes an above-average major league starter and opens next year in Seattle’s rotation.

Jeff (Milwaukee): When do you foresee Mike Trout actually getting a chance in the Angels OF? 2012?

Ben Badler: That’s possible. I also wouldn’t be surprised if Trout is in the big leagues at some point next year. Mike Scioscia loves him some Mike Trout, from what I hear.

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-200267 Stephen Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:01:27 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-200267 From the same chat regarding Lonnie Chisenhall: Neil (Los Angeles): At the Futures Game, I was really surprised to see Lonnie Chisenhall put on the power display he did in BP. That bat looks like it has 30Hr potential in there. Thoughts? Ben Badler: I don't think he's a 30-HR guy, but I could see consistent 20-25 HR seasons. I'm not concerned about the power with him or the early-season struggles, which were more about him playing through a shoulder injury than any real cause for concern among scouts. From the same chat regarding Lonnie Chisenhall: Neil (Los Angeles): At the Futures Game, I was really surprised to see Lonnie Chisenhall put on the power display he did in BP. That bat looks like it has 30Hr potential in there. Thoughts?

Ben Badler: I don’t think he’s a 30-HR guy, but I could see consistent 20-25 HR seasons. I’m not concerned about the power with him or the early-season struggles, which were more about him playing through a shoulder injury than any real cause for concern among scouts.

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-200265 Stephen Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:58:47 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-200265 @Adam (At least that is who I think was asking about Brandon Belt: Brandon Belt (Richmond): How did I only make the team photo? Am I a top 100 prospect? Ben Badler: Definitely top 100, for me. I'm a big, big believer in the bat. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2010/2610375.html @Adam (At least that is who I think was asking about Brandon Belt:

Brandon Belt (Richmond): How did I only make the team photo? Am I a top 100 prospect?

Ben Badler: Definitely top 100, for me. I’m a big, big believer in the bat.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2010/2610375.html

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-200264 Stephen Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:57:07 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-200264 @<a href="#comment-200174" rel="nofollow">Quintero</a>: Here's another. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2010/2610396.html It's the most recent Prospect Hot Sheet. Has some great names on it. @Quintero: Here’s another.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2010/2610396.html

It’s the most recent Prospect Hot Sheet. Has some great names on it.

]]> By: Quintero http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-200174 Quintero Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:28:55 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-200174 @<a href="#comment-199932" rel="nofollow">Stephen</a>: Great link. Thanks! @Stephen: Great link. Thanks!

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199932 Stephen Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:53:05 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199932 Everyone should check this out: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2010/2610314.html Everyone should check this out:

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2010/2610314.html

]]> By: Stephen http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199844 Stephen Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:52:52 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199844 @<a href="#comment-199393" rel="nofollow">mr baseball</a>: Would be one of my best hitters too. @<a href="#comment-199470" rel="nofollow">Rudy Gamble</a>: HAHA. Now that I think of it ... @<a href="#comment-199595" rel="nofollow">Quintero</a>: Chisenhall without a doubt. This would be a KO in the first 30 seconds with Bell uppercutting himself in the jaw. @<a href="#comment-199782" rel="nofollow">Brad</a>: Thanks for the correction; I had that in my notes from Baseball America and John Sickels. Guess hastily writing an article late at night makes mistakes far too common. @mr baseball: Would be one of my best hitters too.

@Rudy Gamble: HAHA. Now that I think of it …

@Quintero: Chisenhall without a doubt. This would be a KO in the first 30 seconds with Bell uppercutting himself in the jaw.

@Brad: Thanks for the correction; I had that in my notes from Baseball America and John Sickels. Guess hastily writing an article late at night makes mistakes far too common.

]]> By: Brad http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199782 Brad Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:12:43 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199782 Chisenhall played at Pitt Community College which is in Eastern North Carolina Chisenhall played at Pitt Community College which is in Eastern North Carolina

]]> By: Quintero http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199776 Quintero Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:55:42 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199776 @<a href="#comment-199651" rel="nofollow">Nick</a>: Thanks man. Too bad they didn't let him stay at SS, then this would be easier... @Nick: Thanks man. Too bad they didn’t let him stay at SS, then this would be easier…

]]> By: Nick http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199651 Nick Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:04:47 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199651 @Quintero I would go with Chisenhall. All reports are pointing to Chisenhall having a more successful (and longer) career than Bell. They have pretty similar skill sets, in terms of hitting, but Chisenhall's swing projects better than Bell's power potential @Quintero

I would go with Chisenhall. All reports are pointing to Chisenhall having a more successful (and longer) career than Bell. They have pretty similar skill sets, in terms of hitting, but Chisenhall’s swing projects better than Bell’s power potential

]]> By: Quintero http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199595 Quintero Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:27:10 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199595 Stephen, great stuff. Especially good to know your perspective on Miller. The hype is already there but, like what you said, the sample size is not big enough to give up a forest for him. Quick one: Chisenhall or Josh Bell? (Both are kind of Yawnstipating in mixed league to me...Am I wrong on this?) @<a href="#comment-199470" rel="nofollow">Rudy Gamble</a>: Rollergirl ain’t doing this for free! Stephen, great stuff. Especially good to know your perspective on Miller. The hype is already there but, like what you said, the sample size is not big enough to give up a forest for him.

Quick one: Chisenhall or Josh Bell?

(Both are kind of Yawnstipating in mixed league to me…Am I wrong on this?)

@Rudy Gamble: Rollergirl ain’t doing this for free!

]]> By: Rudy Gamble http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199470 Rudy Gamble Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:26:29 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199470 Lonnie Chisenhall sounds like someone who'd be the accountant/occasional on-camera talent in Boogie Nights. Jack (Burt Reynolds): What are you telling me, Lonnie? Lonnie Chisenhall: We're way over budget on this film. We're paying Dirk Diggler and Reed Rothchild quadruple-scale and Rollergirl ain't doing this for free. Jack: Then it's a good thing I've got you on retainer. Go strip down and report to Janice the fluffer... Cue disco music...go to montage... Lonnie Chisenhall sounds like someone who’d be the accountant/occasional on-camera talent in Boogie Nights.

Jack (Burt Reynolds): What are you telling me, Lonnie?

Lonnie Chisenhall: We’re way over budget on this film. We’re paying Dirk Diggler and Reed Rothchild quadruple-scale and Rollergirl ain’t doing this for free.

Jack: Then it’s a good thing I’ve got you on retainer. Go strip down and report to Janice the fluffer…

Cue disco music…go to montage…

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199403 Grey Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:36:15 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199403 @<a href="#comment-199400" rel="nofollow">Metz</a>: This is not my post. @Metz: This is not my post.

]]> By: Metz http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199400 Metz Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:29:35 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199400 @ grey Pagan, Kelly Johnson, Garrett Jones are available ... Should I drop Granderson, LaRoche, or Boesch for anyof these guys? @ grey

Pagan, Kelly Johnson, Garrett Jones are available … Should I drop Granderson, LaRoche, or Boesch for anyof these guys?

]]> By: mr baseball http://razzball.com/lonnie-chisenhall-and-shelby-miller-scouting-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-199393 mr baseball Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:14:39 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=14233#comment-199393 @Unknown - Think .270 to .280 average with 20 to 25 homers for his potential in his first few years in the majors. That would make him my best hitter @Unknown – Think .270 to .280 average with 20 to 25 homers for his potential in his first few years in the majors.

That would make him my best hitter

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