Kiersey had every opportunity earlier this season to show something....anything that would make him deserving of a roster spot. He didn't. Julien at least had a good run of sustained performance that looked like he MIGHT have a future. Kiersey has the bat speed of a slow-pitch softball player.....and he guesses constantly. Not a good combo.
Why? What makes you say that? Granted, I've only seen highlights (and I'm betting that's all you've seen too)...but he looks to have a great arm and quick release. The auto-ump will be here shortly so the value of a 'framing" catcher is going to be a thing of the past.
Spread out over 550 AB's this year, he hits 40 HR's. He is what he is and will presumably continue to improve. I don't know how you measure defense but I don't think he is terrible. And anyone who thinks his arm isn't borderline elite isn't watching the same guy.
I do think one of he or Larnach should grab a 1B glove in the offseason and learn the position. The fact that we have no real first baseman is ridiculous. Clemons isn't the long term answer.
I was trying to find something positive to write about.......I came up with nothing.
I don't know how to post a poll....but how about this one???
Worse play by play announcer?
Dan Gladden
or
The A's female play by play lady.
????????
Nick Kurtz----one year of minor league baseball and just CRUSHING it....
Why can't we get lucky with a college bat like that....Sabato, Larnach, Wallner, etc....
How can anyone think Pareda is in the Twins plans when he hasn't even gotten an AB since June with the Twins....all the while they are letting Gasper catch????
And...wow!!! Watching that throw from Tait makes me wonder what could be in the future....it sure would be nice to have a catcher with a cannon behind the plate.