Josh VanMeter 2019 Outlook

[duke of queens 1,014]

4 hours ago, The Big Bat Theory said:

I was not trying to belittle anyone.  You just repeated they he could have 2 starts as well and I just wanted the correct info posted.  Please don't get upset over an honest attempt at a correction.  Thank you.

BBT takes his Yahoo platform knowledge very seriously. Now you know.😁

[mavsfan23 1,180]

Is it Ervin or Vanmeter to get the AB’s in Cincy? 

[street sharks 3,233]

Well damn this probably kills any chance he had at getting 2B elig

[ST. STEVEN 3,896]

VanMeter already was basically playing near daily, but def will be now. Hope they still move him around a bit, also Scooter could be dealt yet to open up 2nd.

Also he prob should not need to be sitting v LH...dude has put up a .358/.435/.774 against them in AAA this year in 50+ ABs

[Redsfan34 97]

17 hours ago, mavsfan23 said:

Is it Ervin or Vanmeter to get the AB’s in Cincy? 

He should slot in at 2b most days now with Scooter gone. 

[ST. STEVEN 3,896]

16 minutes ago, Redsfan34 said:

He should slot in at 2b most days now with Scooter gone. 

Yeah, he should play there pretty consistently and still move around a bit too. Had another couple walks today, along with a base knock, run and SB.

[Tryptamine 897]

Really hope he is what the peripherals show he is. I invested probably more than I should have in him, but his skill set in that park could produce some really strong results. 

[kwolf68 350]

Really like his approach at the plate. And yes would love to see the Reds give him looks against lefties.

[Von Hayes 232]

This guy could be a difference maker down the stretch, particularly in points leagues.  Rarely strikes out, can take a walk, hits for power, and has multi-position eligibility in most formats. Trades of Puig and Scooter have cleared the way for plenty of playing time.  If he starts regularly against lefties the rest of the way, look out!

Edited August 1, 2019 by Von Hayes

[kwelch 952]

Shocked to see him sitting today. Thought he would be a lock for everyday playing time.

[dod959 1,018]

David Bell would put literally any right handed human being in the lineup against a LHP. Peraza .727 OPS vs. LHP? Get him in there! 

[Tryptamine 897]

Guy only has a 148wRC+ in his first 91 MLB PAs, so he must sit so that a guy with a 65wRC+ can get ABs.Veteran something something something.

[MSkibisky 767]

Yep, thats the Reds for ya. Lets sit a guy batting .471 this week.

Edited August 1, 2019 by MSkibisky

[96mnc 6,747]

1 hour ago, MSkibisky said:

Yep, thats the Reds for ya. Lets sit a guy batting .471 this week.

 

David Bell is an absolute disaster.

[ChicksDigTheOPS 2,472]

this guy can really hit. I think he'll be the "Jeff McNeil" of 2019. He has dual 2B/OF eligibility in some leagues too, which is sexy. 

Edited August 1, 2019 by ChicksDigTheOPS

[billofwa 325]

36 minutes ago, 96mnc said:

 

David Bell is an absolute disaster.

He's misunderstood..like most geniuses.

[Tryptamine 897]

Benched again. Unless Bell is actively trying to tank, this just doesn't make any sense.

[Members_Only_76 7,151]

It’s not just Bell. It’s happening everywhere and it’s sorta ruining the sport for me, fantasy aside. Lineup tinkering is out of hand. 

[hangin n wangin 1,703]

Yea this is pretty shameful. Especially since it’s the ******** Reds. At least the Rays have more respectable players.

[street sharks 3,233]

He has 10 AB vs lefties. They’re not even giving him a chance to succeed against them 

Edited August 3, 2019 by street sharks

[Slimzy17 178]

This is ridiculous... can't keep this guy if that's all the playing time he's going to get.  Baseball is not that complicated....

[Redsfan34 97]

1 hour ago, Slimzy17 said:

This is ridiculous... can't keep this guy if that's all the playing time he's going to get.  Baseball is not that complicated....

It’ll continue. I’ve said it before, but Winker has a similar hitting profile to Van Meter and bs like this has been happening to him all season. 

[street sharks 3,233]

Stealing like a mad man. Three steals in the last four games. Sucks he isn't playing every day

[Kaii23 342]

5 minutes ago, street sharks said:

Stealing like a mad man. Three steals in the last four games. Sucks he isn't playing every day

You guys have to be patient. Managers aren't just gonna wholesale replace vets in the lineup. Plsyers have to be slowly worked into the rotation and slowly worked out of it. The better he plays the more he'll play until eventually he's just the starter. 

[Hellgrammite 182]

His speed and power metrics don't look that too impressive, and he has been caught twice already stealing.

Not saying the guy can't be solid, but most ball clubs are looking at the metrics as well and will give veterans the first chance.