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moore4807 · 05-01-2020, 03:15 AM

As I reviewed in 1B earlier, the ability of the IF positions to overlap causes the waters to be a little murky. Today we look at 2B which is usually a bookend review of SS too. The Pirates are a little weak here, but have gotten outstanding work so far from four of the five top spots here.

Pirates Top 5 at 2B.

1) 2B Adam Frazier - a 27 y/o LHB under team control for one more year... Wait? What? How is Adam Frazier top dog at the 2B position but NOT the starter you ask? How indeed? First his offense is good, his defense is slightly below average and he is below average speed/baserunning with average basestealing skills. Adam grades out as a 2.5 star position player (2.0 OSA rating), he can play LF at a below average level but can play the other outfield positions in a pinch. (Contact 60/61 - Gap 72/72 - Power 28/28 - Eye 46/48 Avoid K's 71/71)

2) 2B Kevin Kramer - 25 y/o primary 2B and LHB, also under team control for one more year. Kevin grades out as a 2 star position player with 2.5 stars being his ceiling.He displays good defense, an slightly under average arm but very good error ratings. Kevin's speed/baserunning are average but stealing is very good. Kramer's offense is average, with below average eye his greatest weakness. Kramer can play 3B & SS in a pinch.(Contact 46/54 - Gap 62/62 - Power 45/48 Eye 37/42 Avoid K's 47/50)

3) SS Kevin Newman - 25 y/o Primary SS again under team control for one more year. Kevin is a poor 2B defensively, his metrics are good, error rating is AWESOME, he is more natural shortstop, but scouting believes he could adapt nicely with playing time at 2B. Kevin's offense is average, again a weakness at eye is his lowest offensive trait. (Contact 49/56 - Gap 67/67 - Power 19/24 - Eye 32/39 - Avoid K's 75/78)

4) SS Erik Gonzalez - A 27 y/o natural 2B playing out of position at SS. Just like the others, Eric is under team control for one more year also. All of the defensive metrics are good to very good at 2B for Eric, his offensive numbers should beholding him back, but NOT so far! (Contact 42/43 - Gap 53/53 - Power 36/36 - Eye 12/13 - Avoid K's 45/45)

5) LF Pablo Reyes - 25 y/o utility IF/OF who's abilities at 2B make him a poor choice for starter, but his defensive metrics are mostly good. Scouting believes he could improve to average defense if played there regularly. Pablo has good speed and baserunning ability, he is very good at swiping bags too. (Contact 44/49 - Gap 59/59 - Power 39/42 - Eye 49/53 - Avoid K's 58/61)

** There are a number of youngsters down on the farm that have promise, but haven't delivered on that promise yet. A 24 y/o AA player 2B Stephen Alemais is the best of the bunch, he's an Ozzie Smith type impersonator, absolutely phenomenal defense and a very good defensive SS too. Stephen has no batting skills and being a 24 y/o he may not make it to "The Show" here in Pittsburgh, but he makes some interesting trade bait. **

05-01-2020, 03:15 AM	#59
moore4807 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Punta Gorda FL. Posts: 1,389	Positional Review 2B As I reviewed in 1B earlier, the ability of the IF positions to overlap causes the waters to be a little murky. Today we look at 2B which is usually a bookend review of SS too. The Pirates are a little weak here, but have gotten outstanding work so far from four of the five top spots here. Pirates Top 5 at 2B. 1) 2B Adam Frazier - a 27 y/o LHB under team control for one more year... Wait? What? How is Adam Frazier top dog at the 2B position but NOT the starter you ask? How indeed? First his offense is good, his defense is slightly below average and he is below average speed/baserunning with average basestealing skills. Adam grades out as a 2.5 star position player (2.0 OSA rating), he can play LF at a below average level but can play the other outfield positions in a pinch. (Contact 60/61 - Gap 72/72 - Power 28/28 - Eye 46/48 Avoid K's 71/71) 2) 2B Kevin Kramer - 25 y/o primary 2B and LHB, also under team control for one more year. Kevin grades out as a 2 star position player with 2.5 stars being his ceiling.He displays good defense, an slightly under average arm but very good error ratings. Kevin's speed/baserunning are average but stealing is very good. Kramer's offense is average, with below average eye his greatest weakness. Kramer can play 3B & SS in a pinch.(Contact 46/54 - Gap 62/62 - Power 45/48 Eye 37/42 Avoid K's 47/50) 3) SS Kevin Newman - 25 y/o Primary SS again under team control for one more year. Kevin is a poor 2B defensively, his metrics are good, error rating is AWESOME, he is more natural shortstop, but scouting believes he could adapt nicely with playing time at 2B. Kevin's offense is average, again a weakness at eye is his lowest offensive trait. (Contact 49/56 - Gap 67/67 - Power 19/24 - Eye 32/39 - Avoid K's 75/78) 4) SS Erik Gonzalez - A 27 y/o natural 2B playing out of position at SS. Just like the others, Eric is under team control for one more year also. All of the defensive metrics are good to very good at 2B for Eric, his offensive numbers should beholding him back, but NOT so far! (Contact 42/43 - Gap 53/53 - Power 36/36 - Eye 12/13 - Avoid K's 45/45) 5) LF Pablo Reyes - 25 y/o utility IF/OF who's abilities at 2B make him a poor choice for starter, but his defensive metrics are mostly good. Scouting believes he could improve to average defense if played there regularly. Pablo has good speed and baserunning ability, he is very good at swiping bags too. (Contact 44/49 - Gap 59/59 - Power 39/42 - Eye 49/53 - Avoid K's 58/61) There are a number of youngsters down on the farm that have promise, but haven't delivered on that promise yet. A 24 y/o AA player 2B Stephen Alemais is the best of the bunch, he's an Ozzie Smith type impersonator, absolutely phenomenal defense and a very good defensive SS too. Stephen has no batting skills and being a 24 y/o he may not make it to "The Show" here in Pittsburgh, but he makes some interesting trade bait. Attached Images