Joey Bart San Francisco Giants 2018 Draft #2

The analysis used in the BA article is very sound and logical. It shows that Bart, and the others mentioned, use an "up the middle", all fields type of approach and are not "pull-happy" to generate their power. When you can knock it out of the yard to the deepest part of the ballpark, you have a power reserve that the "pull-happy" guys can't tap into.

It makes me more excited about Bart to the point that he could be the most significant position player pick for the Giants since Posey. Ramos was significant as well, but in more of a surprise that he turned out to be better than expected on draft day. Bart comes with big expectations and it will be interesting to see how he produces at the pro level and how soon he can make an impact at the MLB level.

The early returns are good so far.

from baseballamerica.com
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/numbers-game-power-players/

All-Fields Hitters

Illinois first baseman Bren Spillane led all hitters in the sample with nine opposite-field homers. He hit nine, which was three more than the next closest player. Spillane also showed an ability to hit for power to all fields, with at least three homers hit to each field except center, where he came up empty. He also led the field by hitting 39 percent of his homers to the opposite field.

Wichita State third baseman Alec Bohm showed a remarkable ability to hit to all fields. While he hit only one home run to the opposite field, he hit at least three to each of the other fields. In fact, he led the sample by hitting 75 percent of his homers to the middle of the field.

Florida third baseman Jonathan India also demonstrated the ability to hit to all fields. He hit multiple homers to each field and hit 53 percent of his homers either to the middle of the field or the opposite field.

Oregon State outfielder Trevor Larnach hit 16 of his 17 home runs—that’s 94 percent—to the middle of the field or the opposite field. He hit six home runs to straightaway center, which was easily the highest number in the sample. Larnach should have no trouble translating his power to pro ball.

Georgia Tech catcher Joey Bart smashed 13 of his 16 home runs (81 percent) to center or the opposite field. Only Larnach and Spillane had a higher percentage of homers that weren’t pulled.Sent from my iPhone

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