Paul Goldschmidt

All The Hype · Aug 12, 2011

Anyone see his mammoth pinch hit game-tying homer in the bottom of the 9th last night? I didn't hear a distance but it cleared the entire lower level of seating.

Until this, he hadn't shown much. Lots of Ks and limited production, but what a clutch homer that was. For you investors out there, what kind of numbers do you think he'll be able to put up in a full season of Major League ball, and do you think he'll stick in the Majors for the rest of the year?

Jaypers · Aug 12, 2011

ALL_THE_HYPE said:
Anyone see his mammoth pinch hit game-tying homer in the bottom of the 9th last night? I didn't hear a distance but it cleared the entire lower level of seating.

Until this, he hadn't shown much. Lots of Ks and limited production, but what a clutch homer that was. For you investors out there, what kind of numbers do you think he'll be able to put up in a full season of Major League ball, and do you think he'll stick in the Majors for the rest of the year?

35 HR/80 RBI/150 K.

Joshua.Roundtree · Aug 12, 2011

He's Mark Reynolds II .........

notjomommasclint · Aug 12, 2011

Joshua.Roundtree said:
He's Mark Reynolds II .........

i have never understood why being mark reynolds is a bad thing. every generation prior has had prolific power, vicious strikeout guys. i believe reggie jackson had more strikeouts than hits. as long as the role is accepted and they are not a defensive liability let em roll...

morgoth · Aug 12, 2011

Not enough plate discipline shown so far but he could improve on that very easily. Full season he could easily hit 30+ HR's. I see some hesitancy to play him by KG so far, I wonder how much they let him struggle next year, especially if they are in the race.

Hallsgator · Aug 12, 2011

450 ft.

Joshua.Roundtree · Aug 12, 2011

notjomommasclint said:
Joshua.Roundtree said:

He's Mark Reynolds II .........

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i have never understood why being mark reynolds is a bad thing. every generation prior has had prolific power, vicious strikeout guys. i believe reggie jackson had more strikeouts than hits. as long as the role is accepted and they are not a defensive liability let em roll...

I didn't mean it as a bad thing. Mark Reynolds was a 40HR guy for a couple seasons. I just meant his production will mirror that of Mark Reynolds, which should be good news to DBacks fans. He'll (Goldschmidt) K a ton at the MLB level, as did Reynolds, but that's to be expected when you have an 'all or nothing' swing. He'll struggle to hit for average, but the power should be there.

detox · Aug 12, 2011

Gibby and the local fan base love him. Gibby loves rotating vets in that's why we see line up changes every 3-4 days. One thing the stats don't show is his defense is really good, line drives/ ground balls don't make it past 1st base. Goldschmidt can not hit a slider to save his life, and he thinks he can so he chases all of them.

notjomommasclint · Aug 12, 2011

Joshua.Roundtree said:
notjomommasclint said:

[quote="Joshua.Roundtree":1r3e625k]He's Mark Reynolds II .........

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i have never understood why being mark reynolds is a bad thing. every generation prior has had prolific power, vicious strikeout guys. i believe reggie jackson had more strikeouts than hits. as long as the role is accepted and they are not a defensive liability let em roll...

I didn't mean it as a bad thing. Mark Reynolds was a 40HR guy for a couple seasons. I just meant his production will mirror that of Mark Reynolds, which should be good news to DBacks fans. He'll (Goldschmidt) K a ton at the MLB level, as did Reynolds, but that's to be expected when you have an 'all or nothing' swing. He'll struggle to hit for average, but the power should be there.[/quote:1r3e625k]

i like the 50hr .213 avg guys! they are the most fun to watch!

TomMurry · Aug 12, 2011

Sounds like Adam Dunn

jwc9p · Aug 12, 2011

All I know is that was an absolute MAMMO tank. I've been passing his legend on to friends ever since I saw him hit one into TGIFridays during BP for the Futures Game. The kid can rake.....and K but who cares?

HPC · Aug 12, 2011

TomMurry said:
Sounds like Adam Dunn

This is probably more accurate than a Reynolds comparison

Hallsgator · Aug 12, 2011

HPC said:
TomMurry said:

Sounds like Adam Dunn

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This is probably more accurate than a Reynolds comparison

Except not. Goldschmidt is not a TTO.

tpeichel · Aug 12, 2011

In the minors Mark Reynolds had a BB/K split of 135/322 (.41). In AA he was 31/69 (.44).

Goldschmidt is at 175/327 (.53) in the minors. Much better plate discipline. In his breakout AA season he sits at a stellar 82/92, a .89 ratio with a .435 OBP. I think the Mark Reynolds comparisons are completely unfair. Why do others think his plate discipline won't translate to the majors?

HPC · Aug 12, 2011

tpeichel said:
Why do others think his plate discipline won't translate to the majors?

Didnt you know?

There are at least 100 professional scouts on this board

:lol:

matfanofold · Aug 12, 2011

I loosely agree with the Dunn refrence, obviously there is still a lot he has to prove at the MLB level, but I am just happy he is getting somewhat of a shot as MANY so called prospectors had said over the years he was a fluke and would never make it. Talent aside, thoes who bought in to Goldschmidt early in the year are reaping the rewards right about now.

Pine Tar · Aug 12, 2011

I pulled this out of retail last year'

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