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Post by kaybli on Jul 29, 2021 10:22:57 GMT -5
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Post by inger on Jul 29, 2021 10:31:31 GMT -5
We should count his strike em out / throw em outs, too… 🤐 If we add even ten more HR, his SLG alone will scare pitchers to death. But starting in 2019, he’s improved his pitch selection and walk rate significantly to the point that his career stats are somewhat meaningless… |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 29, 2021 10:33:52 GMT -5
Joey Gallo could be the poster child for Three True Outcomes baseball. Transfer his stats this year to the Yankees and he would lead them in strikeouts easily (125 to Judge's 98), in walks by a yawning chasm (74 to DJLM's and Judge's 46; in fact he leads the AL in walks); and in home runs (25 to Judge's 21.)
He would lead the Yankees in OBP, at .379 to Judge's. 375. He would be second to Judge in SLG, .520 to .490.
By any account he is an excellent defensive OFer. In many important aspects of the game, he compares to Judge this year. The glaring difference is batting average; where Gallo is getting walks, Judge is getting base hits. Because they get on base and hit for power at essentially the same rate.
I'm not tooting this guy's horn by any means. He sounds like the kind of player who could be maddening at times, like Stanton or Sanchez, although he has been more productive than either of them this year. But if he continues at his current pace, he would wind up with about 40 home runs, walk about 120 times, get on base 38 percent of the time and play Gold Glove caliber defense.
Not saying he will, and I reserve the right to rip him mercilessly if he flops, but on the face of it he should be a significant addition.
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 29, 2021 10:36:33 GMT -5
That doesn't even seem possible. But then one advantage of his three true outcomes skill set is not hitting many ground balls. |
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Post by kaybli on Jul 29, 2021 10:38:15 GMT -5
Gallo's Percentile Rankings:
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Post by kaybli on Jul 29, 2021 10:39:38 GMT -5
Joey Gallo could be the poster child for Three True Outcomes baseball. Transfer his stats this year to the Yankees and he would lead them in strikeouts easily (125 to Judge's 98), in walks by a yawning chasm (74 to DJLM's and Judge's 46; in fact he leads the AL in walks); and in home runs (25 to Judge's 21.) He would lead the Yankees in OBP, at .379 to Judge's. 375. He would be second to Judge in SLG, .520 to .490. By any account he is an excellent defensive OFer. In many important aspects of the game, he compares to Judge this year. The glaring difference is batting average; where Gallo is getting walks, Judge is getting base hits. Because they get on base and hit for power at essentially the same rate. I'm not tooting this guy's horn by any means. He sounds like the kind of player who could be maddening at times, like Stanton or Sanchez, although he has been more productive than either of them this year. But if he continues at his current pace, he would wind up with about 40 home runs, walk about 120 times, get on base 38 percent of the time and play Gold Glove caliber defense. Not saying he will, and I reserve the right to rip him mercilessly if he flops, but on the face of it he should be a significant addition. This is a quality post.  |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 29, 2021 10:43:20 GMT -5
Gallo's Percentile Rankings:
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. He has something for everyone. |
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Post by anthonyd46 on Jul 29, 2021 10:50:16 GMT -5
Why is his walk rate and obp ignored ? 7:55am: Texas is also paying Rodriguez’s salary, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. July 29, 7:20am: The Rangers are paying all of Gallo’s remaining contract, tweets Jim Bowden of The Athletic. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand tweets that Texas will pay “most” of the deal. Either way, the Rangers’ inclusion of cash and the Yankees’ recent trade of Justin Wilson suggests they’re still angling to remain under the luxury tax. Getting financial help from Texas will free them to continue pursuing other additions. They are not being ignored. I looked at all his career statistics. Both of those are above league average. He is just not the type of player I wanted to see the Yankee's add. He does bring a left handed bat and strong defense which I mentioned and I am glad the Ranger's are paying his salary. Just my opinion on Gallo. I'll cheer for him just like I have cheered for every Yankee player since 1960. He also plays gold glove defense. |
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Post by inger on Jul 29, 2021 10:52:04 GMT -5
Joey Gallo could be the poster child for Three True Outcomes baseball. Transfer his stats this year to the Yankees and he would lead them in strikeouts easily (125 to Judge's 98), in walks by a yawning chasm (74 to DJLM's and Judge's 46; in fact he leads the AL in walks); and in home runs (25 to Judge's 21.) He would lead the Yankees in OBP, at .379 to Judge's. 375. He would be second to Judge in SLG, .520 to .490. By any account he is an excellent defensive OFer. In many important aspects of the game, he compares to Judge this year. The glaring difference is batting average; where Gallo is getting walks, Judge is getting base hits. Because they get on base and hit for power at essentially the same rate. I'm not tooting this guy's horn by any means. He sounds like the kind of player who could be maddening at times, like Stanton or Sanchez, although he has been more productive than either of them this year. But if he continues at his current pace, he would wind up with about 40 home runs, walk about 120 times, get on base 38 percent of the time and play Gold Glove caliber defense. Not saying he will, and I reserve the right to rip him mercilessly if he flops, but on the face of it he should be a significant addition. I know we can’t just throw away his 2020 season, but if you do, and it is all right to me because of how the disease that gripped America screwed with almost everyone’s mind that year hurt many performances. If you look at 2019 and 2021, you see a monster hitter that played 165 G, hit .238 / 47 / 104 and drew 126 BB in about 550 AB. If you add 15 more HR to that, courtesy of YS3, the average rises another .04 and he’s got 62 HR and at least 119 RBI. That’s all in about a seasons worth of games (minus Boone’s rest policy… booooo)… If we can get him to believe in his natural strength and just ask for a tad more contact, Gallo could become a huge hitter, perhaps the biggest weapon in the game…He can become the focus of other pitcher’s angst instead of Judge, Stanton, Sanchez, or whomever they designate now as “the guy they don’t want to pitch to” in our line up… |
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Post by Renfield on Jul 29, 2021 11:11:30 GMT -5
Joey Gallo could be the poster child for Three True Outcomes baseball. Transfer his stats this year to the Yankees and he would lead them in strikeouts easily (125 to Judge's 98), in walks by a yawning chasm (74 to DJLM's and Judge's 46; in fact he leads the AL in walks); and in home runs (25 to Judge's 21.) He would lead the Yankees in OBP, at .379 to Judge's. 375. He would be second to Judge in SLG, .520 to .490. By any account he is an excellent defensive OFer. In many important aspects of the game, he compares to Judge this year. The glaring difference is batting average; where Gallo is getting walks, Judge is getting base hits. Because they get on base and hit for power at essentially the same rate. I'm not tooting this guy's horn by any means. He sounds like the kind of player who could be maddening at times, like Stanton or Sanchez, although he has been more productive than either of them this year. But if he continues at his current pace, he would wind up with about 40 home runs, walk about 120 times, get on base 38 percent of the time and play Gold Glove caliber defense. Not saying he will, and I reserve the right to rip him mercilessly if he flops, but on the face of it he should be a significant addition. Good points, pipps. I'll try to temper my thoughts that this trade is terrible and hope the analytics are valid. But I'm beginning to think the analytics are off in general. Not sure a .350 obp is as good with risp as a .320 ba. |
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Post by inger on Jul 29, 2021 11:23:47 GMT -5
To be honest about the defense thing, I think he’s quite good in the OF, but he has only won the gold glove in 2020. One year of winning an prize that is so subjectively awarded means little. Clint Frazier was regarded highly in the selection process in 2020, but didn’t look near as good out there in 2021.
I don’t believe in him as a GG in CF. I do believe he’ll be a downgrade in range in LF from Gardner, but his arm will be a plus out there…
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Post by kaybli on Jul 29, 2021 11:29:17 GMT -5
From the Yankees official twitter:
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Post by kaybli on Jul 29, 2021 11:31:00 GMT -5
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Post by inger on Jul 29, 2021 11:42:32 GMT -5
Stanton just looks too stiff to play the field anymore, to me. He’s been exempted from all out base running. How can he play the field with a broomstick up his ass? I see no real reason to take the risk. If we need DH for a day here there to keep Judge in the lineup, just give Stanton a day off. His hot streaks are rare and short these days… |
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Post by rizzuto on Jul 29, 2021 12:02:24 GMT -5
One thing that surprised me looking at Gallo's stats is that as a lefty he's not a dud against lefty pitching.
In fact, he has a higher career OPS against lefties in his career. In 2021, his OPS against lefties is .031 points higher.
Career against RHP: .206/.341/.490
Career against LHP: .222/.325/.513
2021 against RHP: .209/.381/.476
2021 against LHP: .244/.375/.513 Very true. Unfortunately, two of every three pitchers he’ll see are right handed. |
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