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2013
Beyond the Stats: Brandon Nimmo Shows His Stuff
An article by Teddy Klein
Last week, I did a write-up defending Gavin Cecchini from the horde of skeptics that have continually looked down on him. This week I am continuing on that trend, but I don’t think I need much convincing when it comes to the next player, Brandon Nimmo.
In June of 2011, the Mets took Brandon Nimmo 13th overall in the Rule IV First Player’s draft out of Cheyenne, Wyoming. We all know his story, coming from a notoriously cold state with no high school baseball, which made it convenient for so many to write him off. Never mind the fact that he played in many national and premier showcases against players from the top baseball programs in the country and shined as bright as the rest of them. Nimmo destroyed his closest competition and excelled while playing baseball in an American Legion League, where he batted .551 with 98 hits, 23 doubles, 16 triples and 14 homers in 178 at bats. That’s eight more extra-base hits than singles for all of you trying to do the math. So lets end the myth that he never even played baseball in high school, that’s true, but he did play baseball everywhere he could and was among the top players every time. Lets move on.
The reason Paul Depodesta picked him 13th overall after being called really raw?
Paul said post-draft that he wanted to signal a transition from low-ceiling college picks as Omar had drafted in his tenure to high-ceiling and high-risk and reward players, which was exactly the mold where Nimmo fit. And so, Nimmo became the highest drafted player out of Wyoming, ever.
The high risk, you already know from the fact that there is no real high school baseball to train with. But the high reward is intriguing. It looks as though Nimmo could be a true 5-tool player when it comes down to it. Even MLB’s Jon Mayo and Baseball America seem to agree. Baseball America says in its scouting report of Nimmo that he could have average to plus skills across the board. Jon Mayo gives him all average to above average scouting grades shown below, courtesy of MLB.com.
Scouting Grades* (present/future):
Hit: 4/6 | Power: 4/6 | Run: 5/5 | Arm: 5/5 | Field: 4/5
Overall: 5/6
Five grades of average or better skills (5 on the scouting scale) usually translates to a 5 tool player, by the way, and all of Nimmo’s future grades seem to point to it, as well as what Baseball America said.
My own scouting report.
I witnessed a game with Nimmo in Brooklyn last year and wrote up my own scouting report as well:
Brandon Nimmo, Outfielder of the Mets has a tall, skinny build with room to grow still.
In his one game I witnessed, he struck out twice and walked once, leading to concern after watching that he was diving after buried breakers. I did not see him hit a ball, but with his frame and swing, he could live up to a 5 or 6 bat as well as above average power.
His play in the outfield was not impressive, just okay. He used a fundamental approach to step back before running forwards for a fly ball. Although fundamental, this gives the idea that he is hesitant due to a lack of experience of reads off the bat. His speed seemed to be below-average in the outfield. With his speed, it is suggestible that he moves to a corner when it is deemed necessary in his development.
In an interview with Nimmo by SNY, he seemed to acknowledge the areas he needed improvement in, including reads off the bat in the field, and getting back into the groove of hitting the middle-out pitch, which is where he likes to hit it. As well, he said that he gained weight working out in Arkansas and went from 6’1” with 178 pounds to 6’2” with 195 pounds.
Consider this:
In his first stint, the Mets sent him to the Gulf Coast League, where he hit .241 with 2 homers and 5 singles in 29 at bats (there was nothing else by the way). He was later pushed up to Kingsport where he hit .111 in 9 at bats (1 single). It seemed like a disappointing first time in the pros for anyone, let alone Brandon Nimmo. Thankfully, he didn’t have as bad of a season as Shaq Green-Thompson did this year.
His next year however, he was sent, surprisingly enough, to Brooklyn where he hit .248 with 20 doubles, 3 triples, and 6 home runs. Those numbers would make anyone think that he had a bad season, but he didn’t. There are a few reasons why I say this.
First of all, Nimmo was sent to the New York-Penn League a notorious league where many newly drafted collegiate baseball players are sent after being signed. He was sent there, being 19, as the 10th youngest player, and arguably the rawest player out of any teenager in the league. The median age of the league was nearly 22 by the way, so Brandon was playing over his head by three years at least. Hitting .248 with considerable power after not having much competitive experience is considerably incredible.
Now take into account the whole psychological aspect. You’re 19 years old with barely any competitive experience. You’re from a city that just cracked 60,000 people, and playing in front of 1/5th of that population on any given night. You’re also playing as the Number 1 Draft Pick for a large market team in the most pressurized sports city in the country. All 12,000 people in that stadium are judging you before your career even starts to amp up. Imagine that? That makes hitting .248 seem more incredible.
Now take account the actual stadium. The right field wall at MCU Park faces the bay at Coney Island, providing comfort for a pitcher facing a lefty bat, and a nice breeze for anyone sitting along the third base side. As a former employee whose job was to watch many games at MCU Park, there was only one time that I saw a home run hit over the right field wall in 2010, and that includes batting practice. Only one was counted, and it was hit by none other than Juan Centeno. He managed to hit one under the wind and out by merely a few feet. When I watched from behind the cage, most people’s hits died before the warning track, thanks to that wind. Even Ike Davis couldn’t accomplish hitting one out during any game that he played in during his stint in Brooklyn which caused many to begin labeling him as a bust..
Now this is amazing: last year, Nimmo hit two home runs to right field. One was a grand slam. He managed to pull two home runs at this park, where Ike Davis, our major league premium power first baseman couldn’t. He hit four more on the road, tied with four others for 6th in the league. He also ranked 4th in doubles in the League.
To put even more good news on the table about this past season, Nimmo also led our team in walks (46) which ranked second in the league. The person who placed first was three years older and had college experience before playing in the league. The fantastic part behind this is that most players out of high school do not feature good plate discipline, something that Nimmo achieved early on. He did strike out a considerable amount (78), but that’s development, and he’ll learn that too.
Overall, Nimmo had a solid year in Single-A Short Season Brooklyn, not the bad one some perceived. It’s important to understand what you’re looking at and put that into context on many different levels. Baseball America ranked him 11th on their top 20 prospects list for the league. It would have been preferable to see him in the top 10, but he has enough time to prove himself to the scouts. He has proved to me from what I’ve seen and reports I’ve had the opportunity to analyze that Nimmo is a legitimate first round draft pick.
Projections:
For next year, I, like most other people, feel that he is going to end up in full season Single-A Savannah. What I project for him is something along these lines:
.275 – .280 – 30 doubles – 12 homers – 5 steals
The reason behind these projections is his development in the New York-Penn League providing him an edge over players in the South Atlantic League, because many of these players ascend to High-A instead of Low-A.
It’s exciting to think what Nimmo is going to do, and what his future might hold. Keep in mind though, he is still young, and very, very raw, so watch out if he doesn’t meet your expectations. Either way, he will be exciting to follow in Savannah.
About the Author: Teddy Klein
A Westchester Native, I am a senior at The New School studying for an Undergraduate degree in Social Work. I am a lifelong Mets fan with a background in minor league internships for scouting in both the Dominican Summer Leagues and the Brooklyn Cyclones. Every day consists of reading up on players, following games, reading scouting reports, and completing my studies. I eat, drink and sleep prospect information. My twitter handle is @TK_MMO. (For reference to all commenters, I only reply to positive comments and respectful questions.)
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After reading the human interest stories about Nimmo, would just love to see him succeed as a Met. I give him a 50-50 chance.
a 50/50 chance to what???????
Alex, Do you like anything or anybody? Are you positive about anything at all? All we ever see in your posts in nay-saying about propsects, players, Alderson, well, just everything. Other than wanting to spend like the Angels and Dodgers, what will make you happy?
Give the kid a chance. Maybe he’s another Steve Chilcott, maybe he’s another Babe Ruth. Only one way to find out. And, BTW, it’s only a game.
I’ll take Babe Ruth over Steve Chilcott, please.
I’ll take Ruth, too. Sometimes a little perspective helps. Ruth’s career numbers: .690 slugging, 714 HR, 2213 RBI, .342 average (yes, lifetime), 1.164 OPS. I only wish I could have seen him play. Oh, and he was a good fielder, fast and a good pitcher. I can only imagine what he would make today (of course, his “habits” would be under the media spotlight).
Ok, i will give it a try.. guess being a mets fan for so long and wanting to win makes people not liking someone. all i am saying is that given depodesta’s track record and this kid’s awful season makes one wonder if he’d be yet another bust.
Awful season, huh? Dont be surprised if he does hit better in Savannah. May I remind you of one of my favorite prospects in Cory Vaughn and how he tore up Brooklyn, hitting over .300? Vaughn hasnt sniffed .300 since. Brooklyn is one thing. Savannah is the real test.
Well, at least imo right now, right now, Vaughn >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nimmo….
Let’s see him (Vaughn) hit for average and progress beyond PSL. Time’s running out. One big year in Savannah (and possibly PSL) from Nimmo can change everything.
Good stuff, Teddy
Thanks man, always appreciate your feedback.
I still stand by the idea that whether you think he had a good or a bad year, it doesnt matter. He is a long way from the majors and it is way too early to tell. He could go on to hit .300 for the rest of his minor league career or bounce out of baseball never reached the same .248 again. Only time will tell.
Judging a prospect this early, especially one who isnt labeled as a “cant miss” candidate like a Harper, is inane. Give the kid some time and we will see how things pan out. There will be players selected before him who do not make it and ones selected after who become major league all stars. That is the nature of the draft.
Teddy’s job experience has been to analyze prospects. And for him and those in his field it’s never too early. That’s what they do. MMO is proud to have his real and legitimate experience here on this site and to be able to share that with our readers.
As for all the other judges, well….
So he was able to come up with all this analysis after seeing only 1 game?
Good scouts can tell you if the tools are there after a few swings of the bat…it’s impossible to forecast how a player develops.
Too add to what you say, most scouts will prepare a report from one game quite often. They look at a lot more than just at-bats. They look at form, physique, instincts, skill sets, reactions, and host of other things blog readers know little about.
Sickels usually makes is his prospects rankings based on only actually seeing less than half of those on his list in person and says so all the time. He’s considered the guru on prospects. Despite that I think he’s one of the best if not the best. I don’t see the need to disparage what seems to be a positive outlook on a Mets prospects and on a Mets site and by someone who seems to have worked for the Mets in the job capacity to speak on this.
Agreed. Only time will tell.
Teddy, since he’s so raw could it be possible that he remains in extended spring training and then starts the season with Brooklyn again…or is he definitely going to Savannah?
I think he is going to savannah, but only because i’m guessing they want him to keep getting experience in real in-game situations.
Nice write up. I may have been tainted by the flood of negative comments on Nimmo on many sites. That he was three years younger than the average age of those in the NYPL says a lot and explains a lot. The minor league analysis on this site from you and others like Mitch now sets this site apart from any other when it comes to the Mets minors. Toby Hyde is asleep at the switch and Metsblog, well they’re Metsblog. Keep up the great work.
I’m surprised I got here before the core did. Loved the research and analysis here and I was and still am a big fan of the pick. After reading this, my confidence in Nimmo has been validated. Welcome to this site.
This is just another assumption of what he’ll be. Again, many people were surprised by the pick, i didn’t know much about the kid, but after seeing him play and some reports, how he’s fallen off the radar is amazing to me, it’s been one year and he showed NOTHING to merit that pick, of course, things can change and who knows, maybe he’ll become better, but given the fact that depodesta made the pick makes me say with confident we won’t get anything out of this guy, hitting 240 doesn’t help either. and please, stop with the ike davis comparision, every player is different. as we seen before with first rounders, this guy has a 15% chance of being good in the majors, 25% chance to make it to the majors, more than 60% chance of being a bust, and since depodesta’s track record is just awful with first rounders and picks overall, guess which way i am leaning…
“how he’s fallen off the radar is amazing to me,”
OJ Mayo’s #4 prospect in the Meta farm system, behind 3 guys in the top 100. He may very well crack the top 100 himself this year.
“it’s been one year”
And that fact has totally escaped you
“and he showed NOTHING to merit that pick,”
Except being one of the best offensive producers in a pitching friendly league where the average age is 21.
And hit 6 home runs at age 19 where Ike Davis hit 0 at age 21.
“but given the fact that depodesta made the pick ”
So, it isn’t about Nimmo at all.
“and please, stop with the ike davis comparision,”
Because it doesn’t help your case?
“every player is different”
Absolutely. Please remember that yourself.
Of course, the fact that he out produced an older Ike Davis at the very thing Ike is good at should get your attention at least.
Prospect rankings not based on production are WORTHLESS
http://www.amazinavenue.com/2012/12/15/3768796/thoughts-on-baseball-americas-2013-mets-top-ten-prospect-list
Nimmo is ranked 3rd on this list…above Wilmer Flores…despite Wilmer out producing him.
So, is that real analysis or your personal incredulity?
And why on earth would you measure minor league production without taking into account the fact that it is not a level playing field? Or that guys, especially at the lower level are still being instructed how to do things, rather than just being sent out on their own?
Yes, Flores is a very talented hitter that is much further along. In fact, we’ll most likely see him on the big club by the All Star Break. I’m excited to get some right handed power i nthe line up.
One question: what position does he play? Nimmo has the potential to be a center fielder. Flores’ glove is a serious concern.
Flores also has the “potential” to be a 2B where offense is at a premium…
Flores started at SS at age 16….then grew out of it to 3B…then 2B…then 3B…then back to 2B…now they are talking about putting him in the OF…
and despite all that…the kid STILL rakes…
Nimmo by all scouts accounts is “projected” to be a corner OF…and if he is…his “projected” offense is not exactly impressive
sorry, i just dont see the hype yet with this kid..
I do however see the hype with the kid drafted after him
http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130305&content_id=42328888&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia
and for all those saying its too early to get antsy…
courney hawkins is ranked 63rd on the top 100 list
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2013/2614305.html
Jose Fernandez is ranked 13th on the top 100 list…
both are YOUNGER or the same age as Nimmo
Not saying Nimmo = bust….
I’m just sayin…
Ooooo, I love playing this game. Lets start with Omar’s first draft. Pelfrey at 9 with McCutchen, Bruce, Garza, Ellsbury and Bucholtz just to name a few picked after him.
Lets just see how these guys develop.
yes, the mets for YEARS before and during Omar went for safe and sign-able 1st round draft picks.
Nimmo according to Paul was about representing a symbolic shift and going for the high ceiling high risk guy…
and Pelfrey if i remember correct had 2 15 win seasons and in 2009 was a groundball pitcher with no infield
In 2010, Pelfrey injured his shoulder and took anti-flamm pills to quiet the pain.
In 2011, Pelfrey had surgery on his shoulder
So yes, picking Pelfrey was sticking to the wilpon script
Doesn’t matter, just saying you can play the coulda woulda shoulda game with every draft eventually. These two it’s too early but chances are there will be players picked ahead of them who are worse and after who are better. Doesn’t make them bad picks.
LOL
of course to YOU, CONTEXT doesnt matter !!!
to anyone else who is trying to make a solid comparison it would !
2000 – Billy Traber
2001 – Aaron Heilman
2002 – HS
2003 – HS
2004 – Phil Humber
2005 – Mike Pelfrey
2007 – Eddie Kunz
2008 – Ike Davis
2008 – Reese
2008 – Brad Holt
2010 – Matt Harvey
2011 – Brandon Nimmo ( SUPER HIGH RISK )
2012 – Gavin C – ( SUPER HIGH RISK )
then u have Paul Depo flat out saying that the Nimmo pick was more symbolic of a change in draft strategy
once again, perception and public opinion over rules production.
and in the end, u end up with none
Wouldn’t that be higher than Flores? By the standard you established, that makes your point invalid.
considering that flores was a IFA and not a 1st round draft pick, no…
Fernandez and hawkins have higher ceilings than flores.
Flores has a higher ceiling than Nimmo
Nimmo is the basement floor
I was referring to Hawkins prospect ranking. You know, what you posted. Otherwise, your point about Flores still goes down the tubes because Nimmo was also drafted.
“I’m just sayin…”
absolutely nothing.
Jeez Alex. He was one of the youngest players in the NYPL (and also didn’t get the same kind of development time that H.S. prospects from the south do) and while he didn’t put up a great batting average, he hit for power which is a very good sign for someone so inexperienced. He’s NINETEEN and you’re already basically declaring him a bust.
Good read Teddy K. I in particular like the added insight from your time spent at MCU Park. MMO keeps upping their standard of excellence.
Dude, that photo at the beginning of the post is awesome.
Good stuff again, Teddy. Hopefully you can keep hangeeng around, hangeeng around like you’ve got aleegator blood.
and no, this will never get old.
Don’t stop now! I appreciate the feedback by the way.
Last year I went to see Nimmo play and he was impressive. He has a big frame and is growing, played exceelent outfield defense, (one impressive over the shoulder running catch) and made contact at the plate. It’s tough to predict how prospects will do. The baseball story is loaded with high picks who flopped. I’m hopeful this kid will have a good upside for the Mets.
Nimmo was on the Keith Law HM (i.e. # 101 to # 110 prospect in Baseball) and came close on the BA list as well.
Nimmo was already a young HS pick in the 2011 draft – about half a year younger than most picks from that class and more than 9 months younger than MIA RH Alex Fernandez for example.
He was one of about a dozen teenagers who saw significant action as regular position players in the NYPL in 2012 and had the highest OPS among all of them.
Considering that he has probably played in fewer pro games than most of his peers, he´s probably a tad more raw than your average prospect.
Nimmo is a tough prospect to evaluate. The discrepancy between current tools / performance vs. potential may be a tad higher than with your normal prospect. Also, gaining experience will be even more crucial for him than for others. And at age 19 / 20, he´s certainly not done developing physically yet.
Obviously, there´s almost no chance that he appears in the majors over the next couple of seasons. Even if everything goes well, he may debut by the 2nd half of 2015. And there´s certainly a risk that he doesn´t even get to the majors at all. However, in general, there´s more growth potential in HS draftees than in college picks. The upside is usually higher. Same for the downside, of course.
Whether the approach of drafting “high makeup” high school prospects works remains to be seen. Since it usually takes a HS pick about 4-5 years to reach the majors instead of the 2-3 years you´d expect your normal college prospect to take, the results in the Mets´ case won´t show before 2015 & beyond.
Under the previous administration, the Mets rarely drafted HS prospects in the early rounds. Part of that was due to the system being very barren and a need for quicker help at the major league level – at the price of giving up potential upside. Funnily enough, one of the rare HS picks, LH Jon Niese from the 2005 draft, may end up as the best draft pick from the Minaya era (though I hope Matt Harvey makes him the 2nd best pick in retrospect). Of course, Niese only established himself in the majors in 2010, almost 5 years after being drafted (after brief cups of coffee in 2008 and 2009). That´s the realistic time frame you need for HS picks.
Alex’s entire Nimmo comment is laughable. Why even argue with such incompetence?
Why??? Am i wrong????? it escape some of you how in 2 seasons in the minors and over 350 at bats, the kid has no power, not a good BA, not speed, but hey, his OBP which is the organization’s phylosophy and focus is good right? you guys are just too funny. one cannot talk bad or point some negativity on alderson’s player… Jeez
For the record he has had all of 304 official at bats in his Mets career so far and also let’s keep in mind the kid appeared in all of 10 games in his 1st year as a Met after having been drafted & signed. To say it’s very early in his career is an understatement.
Sigh… I hope i am wrong as i was when i said he had over 350 at bats, meant to say over 350 PA. again, see me in 2017 about this kid….
” Am i wrong?”
Yup
“the kid has no power”
6 HR to Ike’s 0
“not a good BA”
In a pitcher friendly league. At 19. Where the average age was 21.
Of course, you don’t really look at just the numbers on a prospect, especially one this young. He is still very raw with a ton of work to do, especially with pitch recognition, but I have no idea why you feel it necessary to put the kid down at every chance.
If you don’t want to read compliments about him, maybe you shouldn’t read posts about him on a Mets fansite.
So are you sayin that he’s better than ike???? One thing, Ike was a #18 pick of the first round, nimmo was #13, therefore by definition he should be better no?
“So are you sayin that he’s better than ike????”
Nope.
“One thing, Ike was a #18 pick of the first round, nimmo was #13, therefore by definition he should be better no?”
Nope.
I’m saying your “analysis” is wrong and just a thing veiled attempt to dismiss him and label as a bust for reasons that have nothing to do with the kid.
Donal, can you e-mail me when you get a chance? XtreemIcon@aol.com
Thanks.
actually, in this case, it seems pretty obvious that yes, you are wrong. And the majority is voting that way it seems.
What was the highest HR and RBI total in the NY Penn league? And realize how short their season is.
I usually only reply to positive comments or questions. I refuse to argue with many because it seems their minds are already made up.
Teddy, it didn’t take you too long to see how things are in these comment threads. I can give you a list of who to ignore, but it seems you catch on pretty fast. Welcome to the fold, I was happy when we were told you were joining MMO.
This game is a good outlet from reality. No reason as a METS FAN not to have a little blind faith that a player can develop. At the same time we can understand the probabilities. Good piece. I’m reinvigorated about the pick.
Well Teddy you have seen him, I have not….
Most I have seen of him is in one or two interviews were the only thing you could be impressed with is his maturity…
That said I hope your projections are really low because those numbers don’t seem to cry out deserving of all the hype he has had….
If thats his cieling then it’s hardly what I would call a High Risk High Value type player…
These projections are for 2013. I’m not expecting him to produce to his ceiling this early.
Are they going to let him loose and run? Steal bases
I hope they do, the main question is his knee, when he tore his ACL pre draft. I hope for everyone’s sake that i’m wrong on the stolen base projections.
Thanks Teddy I’m glad to hea that and thanks for the clarification.
“Paul said post-draft that he wanted to signal a transition from low-ceiling college picks as Omar had ”
I said this earlier…
the Nimmo pick was more symbolic than anything.
It was the…”look we are doing something DIFFERENT this year” pick….
instead of going for a safe pick college player, we are going for a high risk ceiling HS player…
well…they could’ve gone after jose fernandez….
I was hoping that they would take Taylor Guerreri that year.
Write up on Taylor –> http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/rays-prospect-taylor-guerrieri-eager-to-follow-up-sensational-pro-debut/1270659
The 2011 draft was crazy deep with pitchers. Position players were at a premium. Besides the next five Mets picks were pitchers.
they did get Fulmer after Nimmo, which supports your case.
Yes, I was appeased
Other thing I would point out is that they did, pick someone that was riskier to signal a transition, but they obviously had in mind that Nimmo would be a high upside pick as well. It’s not just to signal transition, it’s also picking the best one your scouts liked.
And how could they have known Fernandez would be a good pick? I mean, the draft is a lottery, where people, instead of picking their numbers, pick out the players with the tools they want and hope for success. Not every big power (pitcher or hitter) name is going to pan out, and that’s a proven fact year after year.
…and alot of you folks that have your Brandon Nimmo excuses ready and available were no where to be found when F-Mart was facing MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHING at the SAME AGE
Nimmo was facing A ball pitchers at age 19
F-Mart was facing MLB pitchers at age 19
The mets promoted Tejada at age 19….Reyes at age 19…..Gomez at age 19….F-Mart at age 19…
now if u were to write an article on Danny Muno…that would be a different story…
First off, those are all international free agents. They were everything but bred in test tubes to become baseball players. Of course they were in the majors at a younger age. They were playing pro ball at 16.
Second, as someone else said, each player is different.
I didn’t read anything hear that sounded like an excuse.
Teddy K did a great analysis based on what he’s seen and what Nimmo has done so far.
Added the caveat that he’s very young and very, very raw.
I didn’t see where he’s projected as a ‘can’t miss’ type of prospect.
It’s just too early to predict anything – one way or the other.
*here
“It’s just too early to predict anything – one way or the other.”
but isnt that what we are doing here….?
his 2013 numbers are projected…
projection = prediction ?
no?
I guess we have a different opinion on this.
I read this as a scouting report, relating where he stands on the 5 tools, what he did with his first year after being drafted.
Mayo did grade him but the author of this article cautions us that he’s ‘very young and very, very raw’.
To me, all this translates to what to keep an eye on for this year – not necessarily how he’s expected to do this year – or beyond this year.
In any case, I’m crossing my fingers some of that talent will be realized. We could use an OF prospect in the system with a few plus tools.
You’re trying to predict a career. Teddy is just projecting for the up coming season.
There’s a difference.
question – did Brandon Nimmo play winter ball this year ?
No, in a recent interview with SNY, he said he was in Wyoming and Arkansas working out.
Teddy, is your projection in steals a typo? Because that’s WAY too low. Only 5?
Might have made an error in evaluation, but he needs to work on base running. Maybe 10-15, I don’t know, just didn’t see enough speed when I saw him, but it was one game, and I could be wrong.
I can’t wait to see Nimmo in a full season this year. He has a lot to prove and I think he will do just that this year in savannah! Things should slow down for him this year and he will make great strides! I don’t think he should be ranked ahead of Flores yet but as a mets fan I am pulling for him no matter who drafted him! I am also one of those few fans that think the FO is doing a good job at rebuilding a mess of a team. We are lined up with a ton of young pitching. Our infield is almost complete. We will have a ton of money to buy outfielders to bring it together until Nimmo and hopefully Lupo get here! The plan is finally coming together and it looks really good for us Mets fans! Oh yeah, the Yankees are all old, injured and over paid with long contracts tgAt can’t be fixed without a long rebuilding stage! The tides are changing and all tge debby downers will soon have to find something else in their sad pittyfull
^^^lives to complain about!! Get ready cause our pain is almost over!
You sometimes forget just how young these kids are. I expect everyone to be a Bryce Harper and become a star at a tender age. Patience and reasonable expectations are hard to have.
Nimmo’s .248 in Brooklyn does’t neccesarily indicate how he’ll do in the future. Ike Davis was 21, and had hit .400+ in high school, and .339 in 2 seasons of college ball. Highly rated prospect, but for the Cyclones he only hit .253. 55 games, 0 HR, and 17 RBI – it’s a tough place to hit.
And don’t judge Ike by what we saw last year – he will be a high avg hitter