Colin Moran

INbuc · Post by **INbuc** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:14 pm

Watching Sunday's game I was really impressed with Colin Moran's approach and the way he hit two opposite field singles. I have not seen him hit that often, but those hits were not by mistake---that looks like a pretty advanced swing.

It also makes me think he is open to using the entire field, and somewhat taking what the pitcher allows. That is fine with me, but it might be an indication this guy will strive for solid contact (higher average) rather than just be a slave to power.

dogknot17@yahoo.co · Post by **dogknot17@yahoo.co** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:18 pm

Every report and stat shows he can hit. I would love to see him pull more down the line, but of course you need the right pitches for that. If he keeps going the opposite way, maybe pitchers will throw some more inside pitches.

INbuc · Post by **INbuc** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:24 pm

616A626E6B6A713432457C646D6A6A2B666A050 wrote: Every report and stat shows he can hit. I would love to see him pull more down the line, but of course you need the right pitches for that. If he keeps going the opposite way, maybe pitchers will throw some more inside pitches.

Agreed. That is the way guys like George Brett and Don Mattingly did it. Either one of those guys could have gone more power if they chose. Their approaches would be great ones to follow.

notes34 · Post by **notes34** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:43 pm

Yes, he will hit. The question was whether he would develop power. I like his approach a lot. IMO he will have to generate 15-20 HR power to be successful. His defense and lack of foot speed, athleticism won't matter as much if he can hit for some power.

OrlandoMerced · Post by **OrlandoMerced** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:02 pm

1.132 OPS since his opening day o'fer

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:43 pm

1429373A353F34163E29383E3F5B0 wrote: 1.132 OPS since his opening day o'fer

anything over 850 would be fantastic.

SCBucco · Post by **SCBucco** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:45 am

He was one that I wanted from Houston in return for Cole.

dogknot17@yahoo.co · Post by **dogknot17@yahoo.co** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:29 pm

7969685F4949452A0 wrote: He was one that I wanted from Houston in return for Cole.

So, now you like the trade? Ha ha.

SammyKhalifa · Post by **SammyKhalifa** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:39 pm

545F575B5E5F440107704951585F5F1E535F300 wrote: He was one that I wanted from Houston in return for Cole.

So, now you like the trade? Ha ha.

You can like Moran but still think the overall package wasn't good enough

dogknot17@yahoo.co · Post by **dogknot17@yahoo.co** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:45 pm

7F4D41415567444D40454A4D2C0 wrote: He was one that I wanted from Houston in return for Cole.

So, now you like the trade? Ha ha.

You can like Moran but still think the overall package wasn't good enough

True, but that wasn't this poster's stance at all. Cracks me up.