better upside? Slade Heathcott or Brett Jackson...discuss

[jkeys]

Talked to a few people who debated this. One party felt Jackson had better all-around tools but that Heathcott would hit for more power and had the better arm. Who do you think projects as a better MLB player?

- jason

 

[Huffamaniac]

Why don't you make this a poll?

 

[natsprospects26]

Heathcott - much better athlete IMO

I think Jackson can play above the MLB regular in the long run, but Heathcott's upside is much better.

 

[trademhigh]

Why don't you make this a poll?

Because some people who don't know anything about the subject will just vote randomly, skewing the results. The fact that there is no poll also creates more of a discussion, and less people just voting without explaining their choice in a post.

Good call going with no poll

 

[Zymco]

i like heathcott.

 

[Ian Stewart]

I'm a big Heathcott guy. Tons of tools. Heard a few rumors from one of his former AFLAC teammates that I didn't like, but I really like him as a player.

A little bit worried about his K-rate, as I tend to shy away from guys who strikeout that much, but he should be fine.

 

[cgilmo]

jackson on power


heathcott on EVERYTHING else and he should hit for noticeable power

 

[andyduke86]

Heathcott has more upside

 

[brianga26]

Jackson short term. He'll be in Chicago either by end of the year (call up) or next year. I think he has some pop and can hit for average. Based on his last night (hit for the cycle) I think he is a complete hitter

Heathcott is a long term project. I wouldn't figure to see him in New York till at least 3 years from now (just starting out at Charleston)

 

[cgilmo]

Jackson short term. He'll be in Chicago either by end of the year (call up) or next year. I think he has some pop and can hit for average. Based on his last night (hit for the cycle) I think he is a complete hitter

Heathcott is a long term project. I wouldn't figure to see him in New York till at least 3 years from now (just starting out at Charleston)

Brett Jackson is still in A ball, and not exactly setting the world on fire.

 

[BowmanChromeAddict]

I'll go with this guy...and yes, I'm extremely biased.

 

[ballerskrip]

I will take Brett Jackson....Could see the Bigs MUCH quicker. I like his overall tools.

skrip

 

[BowmanChromeAddict]

I will take Brett Jackson....Could see the Bigs MUCH quicker. I like his overall tools.

skrip

(note, skrip is a cubs fan)

 

[brouthercard]

Jack Brettson is better than Heath Sladecott right now.

 

[muchuckwagon]

I will go with Heathcott...I don't care which player has better upside in terms of talent. I think the profit potential for Heathcott is greater than Jackson.

From an investment standpoint, what more can you ask for in a Bowman Chrome autograph that was selling for $11-12? He plays for the Yankees, has above average power, speed and a good arm.

Seems like a good gamble to me....now that people are starting to look past Strasburg and Harper on the checklist his cards are slowly drifting up in price.

 

[ballerskrip]

I will take Brett Jackson....Could see the Bigs MUCH quicker. I like his overall tools.

skrip

(note, skrip is a cubs fan)

NOTE, you have a HUGE card of one of the players in the discussion.

I have seen his swing in a few different videos. The one thing I will say is...NOT IMPRESSED. But, as a Yankee prospect, you don't have to do alot to really cash in. I think he is a good investment. But if I had to choose, I am taking Jackson.

skrip

 

[muchuckwagon]

But, as a Yankee prospect, you don't have to do alot to really cash in. I think he is a good investment.

That was my point...for $11 it has little downside risk and a ton of upside potential.

 

[011873]

My goodness, do I hope you Heathcott guys are right because I ALWAYS sell high valued (over $100 or so) prospect guys but I was on the fence about the Slade Orange I got from my case.

Eventhough I basically figured Ill hold it weeks ago, its still nice to hear so many people have faith in him.

 

[BowmanChromeAddict]

I will take Brett Jackson....Could see the Bigs MUCH quicker. I like his overall tools.

skrip

(note, skrip is a cubs fan)

NOTE, you have a HUGE card of one of the players in the discussion.

I have seen his swing in a few different videos. The one thing I will say is...NOT IMPRESSED. But, as a Yankee prospect, you don't have to do alot to really cash in. I think he is a good investment. But if I had to choose, I am taking Jackson.

skrip

But the difference is that I came out and admitted my extreme bias. I'm just messing with you Skrip.