Take 10 with Tim – September 22, 2023

1.We will take a look at the playoff picture

2.Projecting the Awards – Who will win and who should
a.ROY – AL and NL
i.Gunnar and Corbin
ii.Bibee and
b.MVP – AL and NL
i.Ohtani and Acuna
c.CY Young – AL and NL
i.Cole and Snell
ii.Castillo and Senga

3.Zack Gelof has been very good this season.
a..277/.344/.537, 13 HR, 13 SB, 35 runs, 27 RBI.
b.Here are his advanced metrics
i.Great exit velo at 90.9 MPH, slightly above launch
ii.92nd percentile in sprint speed
iii.Approach is a little aggressive and strikeouts are high at 26.6%. BABIP is a little high at .336.
c.What kind of player do you think he will be next season? A Top _______________ third baseman off the board.

4.Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery this week, but in his own personal post, he didn’t say the word TJS. He suppose to hit without restriction in 2024 and pitch without restriction in 2025. Is he still a first-round pick next season?

5.It’s good to see Shane Bieber back. If he pitches well this week, and maybe next week, does it give you confidence for drafting him next season?

a.He will go off the board in the Top ________________ of pitchers?
b.You will personal draft him as a Top _______________ pitcher.
c.No word on Mike Trout that I’ve seen. Does this hurt his draft stock next season? Same question for him.

6.Let’s talk about each of the Mets’ kids we’ve seen this year and where they might project for next.
a.Francisco Alvarez – He’s a Top _____________ catcher off the board?
b.Brett Baty. He’s a Top __________________ third baseman off the board?
c.Mark Vientos. He’s a Top _______________ third baseman off the board?
d.Ronny Mauricio. He a Top _________________ second baseman off the board?

7.What hitter do you want to pickup this weekend in FAAB?

8.What pitcher do you want to pickup this weekend in FAAB?