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  • #31
    Literally 3B has never been mentioned regarding Tork. So ya, that’s pretty shocking.

    Hey, it doesn’t hurt to try. Don’t get me wrong. If he fails there, try him in OF. Most likely he winds up at 1B, though.
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    • #32
      He did hit .340 over 30 games on the Cape. The guy can hit. I read a good article where he had the most launch angle at 40 degrees with the elite exit velocity. His hitting coach said they never focus on the launch angle shit, he’s just has that natural swing with maximum loft and EV. Watch his swing. His hands are close to his body. Just a fluid swing. Natural power. He doesn’t sell out for it.
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      • #33
        Originally posted by The King View Post
        Literally 3B has never been mentioned regarding Tork. So ya, that’s pretty shocking.

        Hey, it doesn’t hurt to try. Don’t get me wrong. If he fails there, try him in OF. Most likely he winds up at 1B, though.
        That's my thought ... if it works, you win bigger with the pick. If not, who cares.
        WHO CARES why it says paper jam when there is no paper jam?
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        • #34
          MLB Draft: Data Influenced Big Board — Prospects Live
          https://www.prospectslive.com/lists/2020/6/4/mlb-draft-data-influenced-big-board
          This MLB Draft board is a bit different than your typical board. A lot of teams these days value draft models, and this board will be a bit more in alignment with teams who weigh models heavily.


          This is a very good article. Read the Tork info.
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          • #35
            Originally posted by The King View Post
            He did hit .340 over 30 games on the Cape. The guy can hit. I read a good article where he had the most launch angle at 40 degrees with the elite exit velocity. His hitting coach said they never focus on the launch angle shit, he’s just has that natural swing with maximum loft and EV. Watch his swing. His hands are close to his body. Just a fluid swing. Natural power. He doesn’t sell out for it.
            The problem is COPA. I guess overall you take it, but COPA is where fly ball hitters go to die ... to a degree.

            Oh well ... worked for Miggy
            WHO CARES why it says paper jam when there is no paper jam?
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            • #36
              “Torkelson has the most batted balls between 2019-20 that have achieved a Launch Angle greater than 40° and an exit velocity greater than 100 MPH”

              That’s his natural swing right now.
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              • #37
                Originally posted by The King View Post
                https://www.prospectslive.com/lists/...nced-big-board

                This is a very good article. Read the Tork info.
                Cool thanks
                WHO CARES why it says paper jam when there is no paper jam?
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                • #38
                  The one thing I will say regarding Whit and Fraq's thoughts is this ... IF the Tigers wouldn't have taken Tork #1 overall as a strictly 1B ... then yes, they made a mistake. If they would've taken him regardless, then just take him and try whatever
                  WHO CARES why it says paper jam when there is no paper jam?
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                  • #39
                    “The problem is COPA. I guess overall you take it, but COPA is where fly ball hitters go to die ... to a degree. “

                    Not a guy with 70 power. Do yourself a favor and do a Youtube search for “Tork Bomb.”
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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by Forsh View Post
                      The one thing I will say regarding Whit and Fraq's thoughts is this ... IF the Tigers wouldn't have taken Tork #1 overall as a strictly 1B ... then yes, they made a mistake. If they would've taken him regardless, then just take him and try whatever
                      In the end it's all a crapshoot - but you don't take a guy #1 at a position that is low on the spectrum with the premise you will find a way to get value out of them - just to justify the pick. At some point conviction needs to come into play - regardless of position this is the best pick we can make.

                      Whatever position they envision him as he's going to need to rake - and that is the absolute truth. You don't draft anyone #1 overall and expect otherwise - except the Tigers who thought a Reliever (Matt Anderson) was the answer to their woes......
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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by The King View Post
                        “The problem is COPA. I guess overall you take it, but COPA is where fly ball hitters go to die ... to a degree. “

                        Not a guy with 70 power. Do yourself a favor and do a Youtube search for “Tork Bomb.”
                        I know what you mean about the power with this guy. Still don't get why he only hit .337 in college tho. Nick Gonzales hit .399 for his college career. Martin like .375 and way more stayed in the yard
                        WHO CARES why it says paper jam when there is no paper jam?
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                        • #42
                          Well, Tork is a 40 runner, so those other guys can leg out more hits.
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                          • #43
                            If Tork maxes out at say 60 contact with 70 power and an above average eye. You are talking about a guy that is like (hitting wise) like a Pete Alonso/Yordan Alvarez type.
                            2012 Detroit Lions Draft: 1) Cordy Glenn G , 2) Brandon Taylor S, 3) Sean Spence olb, 4) Joe Adams WR/KR, 5) Matt McCants OT, 7a) B.J. Coleman QB 7b) Kewshan Martin WR
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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by The King View Post
                              Well, Tork is a 40 runner, so those other guys can leg out more hits.
                              Part of it, I guess
                              WHO CARES why it says paper jam when there is no paper jam?
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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by Forsh View Post

                                I know what you mean about the power with this guy. Still don't get why he only hit .337 in college tho. Nick Gonzales hit .399 for his college career. Martin like .375 and way more stayed in the yard
                                One thing is for sure, his Senior season (what little of it there was) won't shed any light on the issue.
                                Personally, I learned one thing from Fantasy Baseball (haven't done that in nearly 20 years).
                                Downgrade West Coast leagues
                                Upgrade East Coast leagues
                                In terms of power production that is literally night and day. Find an East Coast player raking - grab him in a NY minute.
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