The Ongoing Education of Edouard Julien

[tfbw]

On 9/13/2024 at 8:17 AM, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

Not sure why TwinsDaily pushed this so hard? 

I have no problem having Julien as a DH or pinch hitter. There can be a role for that especially in a playoff series.

I think, much like Miguel Sano, Julien is who he is at this point, a high exit velo guy who is prone to streakiness and may even be able to carve out a role as first baseman for a while. A Miranda/Julien platoon at 1B/DH seems like a simple in-house replacement or even upgrade from Santana next year.. I was just typing out the same thing. 🙂

Julien has had only 600 ABs in under two seasons..  Sano had eight years, with lots of playing time.  Julien has a significant upside, imo. Waaay too early to say he is at his ceiling.

[RpR]

1 hour ago, tfbw said:

Julien has had only 600 ABs in under two seasons..  Sano had eight years, with lots of playing time.  Julien has a significant upside, imo. Waaay too early to say he is at his ceiling.

Sano got sent down to A ball when he was as bad as Julien; they shouldl try that again.

[awmonahan]

I don't have the data on me, but could swear I've read, and I have watched, high fastball are a.big problem for Julien. If he could learn to hit them, I think that would change him as a hitter. But if a pitcher has their go to K pitch and a high FB to get you, you're going to be in trouble if you have a patient approach. 

[arby58]

On 9/13/2024 at 12:47 PM, mrmpls said:

And Julien at 2b  -  outfield -no Martin will never be special , but as a 2b or infielder where Martin should be , Julien ??  no way

You're missing the part about Martin having an OPS of .669 and a -0.9 WAR (worst on the team). He has absolutely no value on offense and little value other than 'versatility' on defense.