Hambombs
Well-Known Member
If he must start (which he did a little bit for Oakland this year), then he’s best utilized in a platoon role. Otherwise, his ideal role is as a super-sub utility man who can play five different positions (2B/SS/3B/1B/LF).
Defensively, he’s solid but not world-beating. He plays an adequate shortstop, good at second, and can hold his own in the corners. His range is fine, and his arm is an absolute cannon. Seriously, I’ve always wanted to see him pitch in a blowout game because his arm is bonkers. With all that being said, though, his defense fell apart over the last month or so; I wonder if he may have taken his offensive struggles into the field with him.
So, there you go. Solid utility man, but not a great starter. Backup shortstop with a great arm and a bit of home run pop. That’s not a terrible player to have on the bench.
That's what a Oakland fan had to say about him. I actually likes this claim. Also he plays really hard and has that heart.
Defensively, he’s solid but not world-beating. He plays an adequate shortstop, good at second, and can hold his own in the corners. His range is fine, and his arm is an absolute cannon. Seriously, I’ve always wanted to see him pitch in a blowout game because his arm is bonkers. With all that being said, though, his defense fell apart over the last month or so; I wonder if he may have taken his offensive struggles into the field with him.
So, there you go. Solid utility man, but not a great starter. Backup shortstop with a great arm and a bit of home run pop. That’s not a terrible player to have on the bench.
That's what a Oakland fan had to say about him. I actually likes this claim. Also he plays really hard and has that heart.