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arod305 said:I know what kind of hitter he is and what he is projected to be. Although wouldn't you think the wear and tear of catcher may hurt him as a hitter? Could anyone see him moving to an corner out field spot, third, or maybe first base? Just my two cents.
Sweetness said:9.5 bgs for 89.99. Buyer got a steal, his raw USAs are going for almost 40.00ea
Jaypers said:Sweetness said:9.5 bgs for 89.99. Buyer got a steal, his raw USAs are going for almost 40.00ea
Got a link to that? The highest I've seen a raw one sell for was $30.
And as for the "steal", I paid around $5 per base, plus another $5 for grading, so I'm not complaining.
nborton said:As big as he is right now at 16 I don't think there is anyway he stays a catcher. Not based on skills, but just pure size. It's similar in my mind to a kid who's playing basketball and is 6'8 at 16. If he's currently a guard no way he stays there. Unless for some reason he stops growing completely, he's going to outgrow the position.
On a related note, I can't believe guys catch for 15+ years in the pros. My knees kill me after catching one pick up game. I am 6'4 so maybe that has something to do with it. Still, it's quite impressive.
arod305 said:I know what kind of hitter he is and what he is projected to be. Although wouldn't you think the wear and tear of catcher may hurt him as a hitter? Could anyone see him moving to an corner out field spot, third, or maybe first base? Just my two cents.
wolfmanalfredo said:arod305 said:I know what kind of hitter he is and what he is projected to be. Although wouldn't you think the wear and tear of catcher may hurt him as a hitter? Could anyone see him moving to an corner out field spot, third, or maybe first base? Just my two cents.
It hasn't hurt Mauer too much, and he was regarded at the level or higher than Harper. I guess Mauer has had some injuries, but when you're that good it doesn't really matter.
Morneau switched from a catcher to 1st base after being drafted. I'd assume Harper would do the same sepending on how good he is defensivly.
I miss watching J.T. Snowlisu said:Stop dissing 1st basemen. I swear that 1st basemen get the least love, but if you have a 1st baseman who can't dig a ball out of the dirt, then you're just giving the other team extra at bats. Excellent defensive 1st basemen are hard to find. If Harper could play an excellent 1B, his stock would be just as high.
craiger122003 said:As for the knees i hear that when i was younger i caught for 8 years straight
now my knees are all but gone on my best day i caught 3 straight games in 105 weather with 100 percent humidity absolute 27 innings of hell but we won all 3
nborton said:As big as he is right now at 16 I don't think there is anyway he stays a catcher. Not based on skills, but just pure size. It's similar in my mind to a kid who's playing basketball and is 6'8 at 16. If he's currently a guard no way he stays there. Unless for some reason he stops growing completely, he's going to outgrow the position.
On a related note, I can't believe guys catch for 15+ years in the pros. My knees kill me after catching one pick up game. I am 6'4 so maybe that has something to do with it. Still, it's quite impressive.