ZiPS Loves Kaelen Culpepper, and You Can, Too

[Jeff K]

12 hours ago, Gamblerssoftball said:

It might be interesting, but it will not happen unless Brooks sustains an injury. They will not rush Culpepper to the majors, regardless of what many people might like. 

I get that.  I think the comments are in the guise of wishing to see.  We don't know if our young prospects are going to be good major leaguers but I certainly don't want them blocked by players that have proven that they are, at best, mediocrities.

[Linus]

15 hours ago, KirbyDome89 said:

This was all I was saying, plus I do believe his ability to stick at SS was in question (not at all uncommon) prior to the physical erosion. 

Correct. When drafted the scouting report for him as a SS was he had the speed and quickness, arm strength was sufficient but not great. However many scouts questioned his “actions” - that ability to read the play properly and set yourself up for the best play. I remember one scout saying “ he never gets the best hop”. I have no idea about the validity of any of it just stuff I read as I was really interested in him when drafted.