John Sickels on Hee Seop Choi

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I know a lot of people have interest in guys who were once part of the Cubs organization. John Sickels wrote about Choi in his failed prospect article. I found it interesting. Maybe I shouldn't open this can of worms, but here goes.

 

Link.

 

That said, even if Choi had stayed in the US and gotten more chances, based on what we know now, he would not have been the slugging superstar I expected. He would instead have panned out as a useful slugging bat, at worst a Sam Horn, in the middle a Ken Phelps, at best a Cecil Fielder. In short, I think that Choi did get jerked around and wasn't handled well, and that under different circumstances he would still be playing in the majors right now, but I also think he legitimately wasn't as good as expected. Nevertheless, worse players have had long careers.

 

Lessons Learned:

 

It's hard to be a superstar slugger. Sam Horns are a lot more common than Mo Vaughns or Jason Giambis.

The more dimensions to a player's skill base, the better.

Organizational context is important

[Little Slide Rooter]

Good old Sam Horn.

[TruffleShuffle]

Organizational context is important

 

quoted for emphasis.

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

I know a lot of people have interest in guys who were once part of the Cubs organization. John Sickels wrote about Choi in his failed prospect article. I found it interesting. Maybe I shouldn't open this can of worms, but here goes.

 

Link.

 

That said, even if Choi had stayed in the US and gotten more chances, based on what we know now, he would not have been the slugging superstar I expected. He would instead have panned out as a useful slugging bat, at worst a Sam Horn, in the middle a Ken Phelps, at best a Cecil Fielder. In short, I think that Choi did get jerked around and wasn't handled well, and that under different circumstances he would still be playing in the majors right now, but I also think he legitimately wasn't as good as expected. Nevertheless, worse players have had long careers.

 

Lessons Learned:

 

It's hard to be a superstar slugger. Sam Horns are a lot more common than Mo Vaughns or Jason Giambis.

The more dimensions to a player's skill base, the better.

Organizational context is important

 

So where is Hee Seop Choi now? I'll be contacting you Vance later on today.

[BigbadB]

Somebody posted recently that he was playing in South Korea.

[NewUserName]

I agree with what he said. I also dont think Choi helped himself too much either. Yes he was jerked around, but he didnt respond well to it either.

[Guest]

This is all Kerry Wood's fault. I can still see that collision happening in my mind and remember thinking that Choi was dead.

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

Hee Seop Choi was a success for the Cubs, he did net us D. Lee, amirte?

[Tyrant]

Hee Seop Choi was a success for the Cubs, he did net us D. Lee, amirte?

 

What?

[Guest]

Hee Seop Choi was a success for the Cubs, he did net us D. Lee, amirte?

 

What?

 

It's "Am I right?" but shortened.

[wvcbxl]

Organizational context is important

 

quoted for emphasis.

 

is that Sickels taking a swipe at the Cubs?

[Tyrant]

Hee Seop Choi was a success for the Cubs, he did net us D. Lee, amirte?

 

What?

 

It's "Am I right?" but shortened.

 

Gross.