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Originally Posted by BigRedChief
So is this guy the real deal? Is he ready this year?
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Raw power is dead ass last on the list of concerns for Walker. When he hits 'em, they stay hit.
But he has some holes in his swing and his game power comes and goes. Granted, AA doesn't have the juiced ball that AAA has, but 536 PAs against AA pitching and he only had 19 bombs. For someone that his the ball as squarely as he does and typically takes a good approach to the plate, that's odd. 900 total PAs now in the low minors and only 33 homers?
Tells me there are some mechanical changes that should be made there if you want him to be more than another Jason Heyward sort of guy who's game power just doesn't match his size and raw power.
I also think they need to have him out in RF shagging flies unless they have no intention of extending Goldschmidt, in which case they should have him at 1st.
I don't think he's ready for the show yet, but he's a highlight reel player, for sure.