FouLLine 2,849 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Damn Willie has cooled off considerably... I figured I'd complain about it in here in hopes that would heat him up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3Sheets1elbow 142 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Unfortunately, I can't pick him up again to drop him. Last time I did drop him, he went on that tear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrMartyBarrett 562 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 All quiet for a while, and then.... HR yesterday. HR today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FouLLine 2,849 Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 22 hours ago, MrMartyBarrett said: All quiet for a while, and then.... HR yesterday. HR today. Another one today.... He's heating up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smarmy 74 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 2 more HRs last night. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FouLLine 2,849 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 1 hour ago, smarmy said: 2 more HRs last night. Get hot Willie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AngryBeavers 129 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 This was just in the BA Chat: Steve (Frederick, MD): Willie Calhoun has a lot of power for a small guy. What's his projection for the majors and when does he get there? Vincent Lara-Cinisomo: Really difficult for anyone not in the organization to project when a guy gets to the majors, so I’m not going to do that. I think, realistically, he could be a double-digit homer guy. His compact zone might make it tough for pitchers to get inside on him, but i’m not sure he’ll be more than an average or tick above hitter. I really think Vincent needs to check out this thread and report back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,399 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That makes me sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vulmear 11 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 doesn't BA value classic type guys. you know the guys who have the tools and look like a ballplayer. rather than the island of misfit toys type of guys. it doesn't surprise me that BA isn't as high on Calhoun as others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrMartyBarrett 562 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Yes they do. Many other people are on Calhoun, so I'm not worried at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Krayon 18 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Willie with two more homeruns this afternoon. Got to love that combination of power + elite contact ability. Really think this guy is going to be something special at the MLB level. Edited August 14, 2016 by Krayon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FouLLine 2,849 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Chalk up another multi-HR game for Willie. This guy is just getting started. The bat will be MLB ready next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,399 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Edited August 14, 2016 by brockpapersizer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tucker26 2,316 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 3 hours ago, brockpapersizer said: Willie is like a mini version of the Frank Thomas. Can we can call him the Small Hurt? He seems a little chubby to stick at second. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Under500Forever 734 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 No chance he gets a cup of coffee thus year, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fawkes_mulder 1,666 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Heard from a scout that the defense isn't just bad, it's abysmal. His batting success is cool, but this is one of the cases where defense really is relevant, because it may legitimately prevent him from getting a real MLB shot. Best of luck to him for any improvements, cause he still absolutely needs to make them. And the problem with Willie is that he's not really a DH (trade) or 1B profile at his height. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slatykamora 2,789 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, fawkes_mulder said: Heard from a scout that the defense isn't just bad, it's abysmal. His batting success is cool, but this is one of the cases where defense really is relevant, because it may legitimately prevent him from getting a real MLB shot. Best of luck to him for any improvements, cause he still absolutely needs to make them. And the problem with Willie is that he's not really a DH (trade) or 1B profile at his height. I kinda got the impression even before this season that he was going to be a "hide in LF, bat first LF" kinda deal. Not the first LF w below average arm, raw speed. With his optimistic ceiling being Rickie Weeks w/o above average speed. Since Weeks was always bat first 2B with terrible defense that teams put up with.. Edited August 15, 2016 by Slatykamora Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fawkes_mulder 1,666 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 3 hours ago, Slatykamora said: I kinda got the impression even before this season that he was going to be a "hide in LF, bat first LF" kinda deal. Not the first LF w below average arm, raw speed. With his optimistic ceiling being Rickie Weeks w/o above average speed. Since Weeks was always bat first 2B with terrible defense that teams put up with.. Scout I talked to doesn't think he can even play in left field. Weird situation here. Bat is MLB ready but defense isn't close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aeron 55 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'd be interested in what JenksDodger has to say about Calhoun's defense. I know he keeps a close eye on the Drillers. Jenks? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JenksDodger 957 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'll start off saying that, IMO, his defense isn't near as bad as everyone makes it seem.. and I've seen some improvement throughout the season.. Obviously there are some things the eye can't see, that the defensive metrics can tell you, but he seems to make the majority of plays he should make.. His range isn't the best and he doesn't have the quickest of feet.. but he can be solid with more work (which I've heard that he has an outstanding work ethic). I think he can be a below-average 2B in the big leagues and see starting time there, given how impressive his bat has been. He's probably better suited for LF, but he's won't be absolutely awful like Marcus Semien was for the A's last year at SS. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FouLLine 2,849 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Another bomb tonight... This guy has been red hot over his last 38 games. Seriously this guy is going to be a special fantasy player. Get in on him before his bat puts him high up on prospect lists come offseason updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,399 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 hour ago, FouLLine said: Another bomb tonight... This guy has been red hot over his last 38 games. Seriously this guy is going to be a special fantasy player. Get in on him before his bat puts him high up on prospect lists come offseason updates. His defense, as Fawkes has pointed out, might prevent him from ever being a top 25 prospect on a top 100 list. AJ Reed was usually a player in the 30-50 range, I don't expect to see Calhoun better than that on most traditional lists. From a fantasy perspective, he's a top 25 guy for me next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJ954 7 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 He STILL isnt in ESPN's database! Come on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,399 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, JJ954 said: He STILL isnt in ESPN's database! Come on ESPN rarely puts people into the database randomly. There's a dump at one point before the new season starts and then if somehow they missed a guy and he gets called up. It's definitely the worst thing about the ESPN platform. 2 seasons ago I wanted to draft Mookie Betts to my Dynasty League and couldn't. Didn't have enough FAAB when he came up and had to trade for him. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JenksDodger 957 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 This is from the BA chat from just a few hours ago.. He basically just re-iterated what I posted the other day.. Quote Rob (New York): How bad is Calhoun at second? Bad enough that he won't play there in the majors?Vincent Lara-Cinisomo: I’ve been told he’s OK there, he’s average at best, but the best part is that he’s embraced playing second. He wants to do it, and that’s half the battle sometimes.Read more at http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/prospect-hot-sheet-chat-5/#pOCzCQszaTeHBqxl.99 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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