Nah... Tucker has all the signs scouts look for when projecting power potential. He has a very quick bat, strong on pitches at his wrists, he gets extension, hits the ball squarely, is very long and tall with a projectable frame and uses his hips. Not every player that fits this criteria becomes a 25-35 a year home run hitter. Two examples of players with all the power tools that never became power hitters are Jason Hayward and Rocco Baldeli. Both had all the physical skills but never got the loft. I agree that Tucker is a long way from being a big leaguer, but it is very promising.
Jose Luis Hernandez is another interesting A-ball arm... he allowed 5 hits and struck out 8 over 7 shutout innings for Lancaster tonight. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jose Hernandez's last 3 starts for <a href="https://twitter.com/JetHawks">@JetHawks</a>: <br><br>21IP | 18H | 2ER | 0BB | 17SO</p>— Jason Schwartz (@jasondschwartz) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasondschwartz/status/771565614414442496">September 2, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Yes, he has the body to hit for power unless he doesn't. I agree. Maybe we should have a Tucker will/will not hit 30 home runs in the majors bet.
I'm not really sure what point you are trying to make. That he may not develop? Well, yeah obviously, but in that case every single post in this thread should come with a may not be any good disclaimer. Projecting in the entire point of a minor league thread. Literally every player discussed here has a chance to be a big ol nothing. Just like Correa a few years ago, even without showing much power, most people expected he would. As he filled out a little, he did, and most people who are paid to judge these things think Tucker will too, he has all the indicators, nothing is ever for sure though.
I think we are just talking about Kyle Tucker because he is clearly and by far, Astros best hitting prospect in the Minors right now. No one is saying to bring him up or that he is Major league ready. All we speculating on, is that he has the chance to be special, giving his project able frame and beautiful hitting mechanics and stance. He has Ted Williams similarities, but I'll be happy with a prime Luis Gonzales.
No it isn't. Tucker has the body type that is likely going to be very strong. He has excellent bat speed. He's a near lock to look very good in batting practice. The biggest questions are will he be able to get good contact as he rises up levels and can he get some loft. As he's one of the better contact guys at his age, he is more likely than most top be able to make contact as he rises up levels. There is a lot to be excited about Tucker specifically.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source confirms Brady Rodgers was called up to the Astros and will join them in Arlington. Expected to pitch out of the bullpen.</p>— Jake Kaplan (@jakemkaplan) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakemkaplan/status/771708265885425664">September 2, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
BP recently released a pretty glowing report on Franklin Perez, too. Here's an Albert Abreu report, and one of Kyle Tucker.
Actually a little disappointed in those grades for Tucker. If his hit tool is 60 and power 50, but he slows down and is limited to RF, you're looking at a roughly average everyday player, although the projections they list in the description (.280, 18 HR) would be a better outcome (Kole Calhoun has hit .270 with 16 HR this season in RF and has been worth a star level 3.2 fWAR despite his below average defensive war).
The pitching depth in this system is just insane, especially the international arms. Rogelio Armenteros, Albert Abreu, Jose Hernandez, Framber Valdez, Franklin Perez, Hector Perez, and lesser known guys like Saldana, Alcala, Javier, and Guzman all had breakout seasons.
I'd take that any day. Calhoun is a very good player (sort of like young Jason Lane before he fell of a cliff).
