New York Mets outfield prospect Kirk Nieuwenhuis is off to a fast start for Triple-A Buffalo: .344/.452/.574 in 18 games, with a 12/16 BB/K in 61 at-bats, including a .400 mark in his last 10 games. This is in stark contrast to his struggles at Buffalo in the second half last year (.225/295/.358 in 120 at-bats). His strikeout rate is still rather high, but he's already drawn more walks in 18 games this year than he did in 30 games in Triple-A last year, so progress with the strike zone is evident. Angel Pagan isn't exactly tearing things up this year, and I don't see Willie Harris as a long-term deterrent to playing time for Nieuwenhuis. If he remains hot, he'll get a chance in New York fairly soon. I've seen him as more of a fourth outfielder than a future regular, but he could end up being a very solid player who contributes in multiple departments.
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But but but
TEH METZ FARM SISTUM IZ TEH SUXORZ!!!
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by Steve Schreiber on Apr 26, 2011 1:30 AM EDT reply actions
If he can hit for power, I can live with the high strikeout rate.
Last year, he had a pretty bad K/BB rate (3.21) and his minor-league career rate is 2.48. I’m unsure if he can hit for enough power or stick in CF where the bat’s effect would be neutralized.
That being said, I also hope he proves me wrong.
"You're Darryl Strawberry!" "Yes?" "You play right field!" "Yes?" "Well, are you better than me?" "I've never met you.... but.... yes."
sure, but what good would it serve Captain Kirk by rotting on the bench?
he should have one full season in AAA before having a full time job in 2012 when Voltron leaves.
"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"
Yeah agreed and
I’m sure he’ll get some big league time later in the season, either due to injuries or during September callups. He’s pretty close to Rule V eligibility, no?
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by Steve Schreiber on Apr 26, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions




























