Addison Russell

[badger]

No, I saw that, but Heyward Fan and someone else were talking like this is a thing that has been ongoing and people have been talking about.

 

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/09/Dwight-Schrute-Shakes-Head-and-Rolls-Eyes.gif

[sneakypower]

I'm salivating thinking about what this kid could turn into. In the second half this year: .261/.325/.478 with a 19.7% K% in 228 PA.

Seager (3.2) and Machado (2.2) only SS with higher WAR (and SLG*) since the break

 

*Brad Miller has only played a handful of games at SS

 

hasn't hardy been playing SS for the os?

that, he has...

 

so 2nd best we'll say

[ConstableRabbit]

Jorts?

[David]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNwtOrlj0Jz/

 

So is this like a Kobe situation or what (minus all the ickey rapey stuff)?

[Liam Neeson]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNwtOrlj0Jz/

 

So is this like a Kobe situation or what (minus all the ickey rapey stuff)?

 

He is buttering her up for the inevitable introduction to his 2nd and 3rd family.

[David]

FanGraphs[/url]"]You might be surprised to see Addison Russell this low on the list. Yes, he is still a pup, and has a chance to climb a few notches higher in upcoming seasons, but there are some real offensive hurdles to overcome. He is very power-focused and has an old player’s exit-speed profile; his average fly ball speed is higher than his average liner, which is higher than his average grounder speed. His pop-up rate is very high for a hitter with an average-range fly-ball rate. With the bat, at least, he’s the young Cub about whose future I am the least sanguine. Now, mind you, he’s already a league-average hitter before the age of 23, but so was Jose Lopez once.

 

Posting because Blengino's stuff is always excellent and interesting.

 

I know it was a throwaway line, but Lopez was not a league average hitter before 23 and if he played defense like Addison Russell he would've had a pretty good career.

[David]

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2017/02/06/addison-russells-improved-contact-rate-signals-offensive-breakout/

[weis21]

great article: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2017/02/09/addison-russell-cubs/97693202/

[David]

great article: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2017/02/09/addison-russell-cubs/97693202/

 

Russell’s mom is Filipino. His biological dad is African-American. He was raised by a Caucasian father. His wife is half-Filipino and half-Caucasian, and they have two kids.

 

That one guy finally gets his answer plus a little more

 

Also, holy horsefeathering crap

 

Geoffreye O'Neal Addison Robert Watts Jr III

[philosophizer75]

The third of his name. Even more holy horsefeathering crap.

[Brian]

Well it sounds like we should be able to get him to extend when the time comes for relatively cheap.

[Cubswin11]

How can you be a Jr and a III?

[The_Achiever]

Am I the only one surprised that his mom missed him playing in the World Series because she was picking up some extra shifts at chilli's? That's horsefeathering weird.

[David]

Am I the only one surprised that his mom missed him playing in the World Series because she was picking up some extra shifts at chilli's? That's horsefeathering weird.

 

couldn't decide what was more weird...that or that she still hasn't seen the grand slam

[weis21]

Am I the only one surprised that his mom missed him playing in the World Series because she was picking up some extra shifts at chilli's? That's horsefeathering weird.

No. I did, too.

 

But she said she's a "workaholic" and later in the article it mentions that he bought her a house so *shrug*. I just assumed maybe she's comfortable doing what she's used to and would be a nervous wreck otherwise?

 

Edit: no clue about not seeing it since. Hell, I've watched it at least a half dozen times myself.

Edited February 10, 2017 by weis21

[Cubswin11]

Even the players parents are sick of the pace of play they are stopping watching games!?!

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Am I the only one surprised that his mom missed him playing in the World Series because she was picking up some extra shifts at chilli's? That's horsefeathering weird.

 

couldn't decide what was more weird...that or that she still hasn't seen the grand slam

 

Not much time to go to Denny's when she is working double shifts at Waffle House and Chili's.

[Banedon]

http://wrigleyville.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2017/03/03/addys-2016-postseason-adjustment-is-carrying-over-to-spring-training-and-that-is-a-very-good-thing/

[jumbo]

http://wrigleyville.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2017/03/03/addys-2016-postseason-adjustment-is-carrying-over-to-spring-training-and-that-is-a-very-good-thing/

 

Wonder what that translates to in WAR? Also, the blue and white uni's in the video are cool, but they make me think of Royals/Dodgers

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Remember how good this guy is at defense?

 

https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/847613501828759553

[philosophizer75]

Every time he throws the ball it looks strange to me. It seems like his throwing hand goes from palm on the ball to his hand being cupped upward in the process of his throw. It just makes it look like he is whippin' it over.

 

At least to my untrained eye.

[Cubswin11]

Russell should win the Gold Glove this year

[David]

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[Sammy Sofa]

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