Not sure how many different directions the Giants could have gone with this pick, but it sure would have been sweet if we could have gotten a bigger bat. The talking heads seem to think it’s the right pick.
Here’s the MLB.com write-up on Buster Posey.
Focus Area Comments
Hitting Ability: Posey has advanced hitting skills, uses the big part of the field. He’s got a good approach and knowledge of the strike zone.
Power: He’s mostly gap-to-gap, but he shows occasional power to the pull side. He could develop into a 10-15 homer kind of guy.
Running Speed: He’s more athletic than most catchers, but he’s still a slightly below-average runner.
Base running: While he doesn’t have the foot speed to be a good runner, he does have decent instincts.
Arm Strength: He shows a decent arm in practice, but it doesn’t play as average in the game.
Fielding: Orginally a shortstop, he’s a little behind in things like shifting behind the plate.
Range: He does have quick footwork and should improve in this area the more he catches.
Physical Description: Posey is a little big in the hips and will have to work hard to maintain his lower half.
Medical Update: Healthy.
Strengths: He’s a highly sought-after package, a catcher who’ll be able to stay behind the plate and has a chance to hit.
Weaknesses: He’s got a lack of experience behind the plate. He just needs to catch more to learn the nuances of the position.
Summary: College catchers who can stay at the position and can hit are always a hot commodity and Posey will be no exception. He’s got a great approach with the bat and has a little power. As a converted shortstop, he’s still a little raw behind the plate, but all the tools are there for him to be just fine and help ensure he gets drafted fairly early.
Forums
blog post
.jpg)
