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Minor League Player Comparisons
Posted: April 12 07, 9:29 am
by Go_Crazy_Folks
Didn't see this posted. Good little blip about Rasmus' upside.
Colby Rasmus, OF, Cardinals
Comparable to: Shawn Green
I'm thinking of Green as a career comparison, as it's a stretch to count on Rasmus to bat .309-42-123 in any season. Still, Rasmus is a fine athlete, with the kind of stroke and bat control to turn into a superbly disciplined hitter. Rasmus is not huge, but he does pack some lightning into his 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame, and at his age, there's probably more muscle and power to come. If Rasmus doesn't slow down as he fills out, he could peak as a 30/30 threat who bats in the .300 range with a solid number of walks. He'll likely start off in high Single-A this season, but he should have a good shot at reaching Double-A. If Rasmus puts himself in position for a September call-up, forget what I wrote in the first sentence, and mark Rasmus down as a possible 500-homer guy. Anyone who reaches the majors at age 20 has megastar potential.
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Posted: April 12 07, 9:52 am
by valley_card22
30/30 huh? Seems like the perfect guy to fill in for Jimmy ball game in 2 years.
SO in the year 2009 our 2-3-4-5-6 hitters will be:
2. Rasmus
3. AP
4. Rolen
5. Duncan
6. Bryan Anderson (who I bet moves to 2b or LF)
I hope it all pans out and not just red fools gold.
Posted: April 12 07, 10:10 am
by JL21
Very interesting, but I'm not sure I like it. I don't know. I think he's more athletic than Green, but has less power potential. They're different body types too.
I give Goold credit, though. He put some thought into it.
I hate to say it because it's so obvious, but I really think that a guy like Jim Edmonds makes for a better comparison. Body type is closer. Same athleticism. Same time table for developing power.
Posted: April 12 07, 10:17 am
by Dillagii
RC21 wrote:
I give Goold credit, though. He put some thought into it.
Goold?
Posted: April 12 07, 10:18 am
by JL21
DiLLaGii wrote:RC21 wrote:
I give Goold credit, though. He put some thought into it.
Goold?
Oh, I misunderstood. I thought Goold was the one making the comparison. It was from an ESPN link. My bad.
Posted: April 12 07, 10:50 am
by Fan_In_NY
Is this guy very pro-Yankees, or will they have a top team for the next 3 decades, payroll or not?
Posted: April 12 07, 11:09 am
by BW23
RC21 wrote:Very interesting, but I'm not sure I like it. I don't know. I think he's more athletic than Green, but has less power potential. They're different body types too.
I give Goold credit, though. He put some thought into it.
I hate to say it because it's so obvious, but I really think that a guy like Jim Edmonds makes for a better comparison. Body type is closer. Same athleticism. Same time table for developing power.
I don't think the body is that similar, really. Jimmy's a lot stronger than he looks. Colby seems to be taller and much leaner, at least for now. Not that he'll shrink, but hopefully he'll get bigger. And he may have gotten a little bigger already.
I wish the Cards would send him and Anderson and a few other to Athlete's Performance in Arizona next winter. It could really do some serious good. It would be money (big money) well spent.
I went back earlier today and looked at footage of Colby from his HS days before the draft. Not sure who he reminds me of really.
I do agree that he's more athletic than Green. Maybe a Steve Finley type from his days in Arizona? That doesn't feel right either. He doesn't really play like him a lot, but maybe he's a Bernie Williams from the big Yankees runs in terms of numbers.
Posted: April 12 07, 11:28 am
by Hungary Jack
I think the comparison is reasonably valid, but it's hard to project anything at a young age.
Unless I am mistaken, Green was an oustanding athlete in HS who loved baseball. He showed very little power in HS and the minors (18HR in 1210 AB) until he turned 21.
Green didn't blossom as a power hitter until age 25, when he started a 5-year streak during which he hit 192HR. By age 30 his power had dropped considerably. He's not aging particularly well for a power hitter.
So the Shawn Green at age 20 was considerably different at age 25, who was different from the guy now playing in his 30's.
Green is 6'4" 200lbs. Rasmus is shorter and certainly lighter, but I imagine Rasmus will put on another 10-15 pounds pretty easily. His body is still filling out. 30-30 seems a reasonable cieling. How long will it last?
Posted: April 12 07, 11:37 am
by JL21
BW42 wrote:I don't think the body is that similar, really. Jimmy's a lot stronger than he looks. Colby seems to be taller and much leaner, at least for now. Not that he'll shrink, but hopefully he'll get bigger. And he may have gotten a little bigger already.
Definitely agreed about sending him to Arizona.
I've heard/read that JimEd was a pretty wiry kid when he came out of HS. I don't know.
Posted: April 12 07, 11:56 am
by MrCrowesGarden
I think a better comparison for Rasmus would be Steve Finley in the prime of his career.