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Hank Conger: The Korean God of Walks?

OK, it doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as Kevin Youkilis’ nickname, but for now, it’ll do. Has anyone else noticed how Hank Conger, our prized young catcher, has turned into a veritable walking machine down at AA?  It’s apparent that now that Scioscia and Hatcher have found religion, they’re preaching it to the kids. And at least one of them is listening.

 

Last year, Hank the Bank had only 14 walks ALL YEAR.  Sure, he only played half the season due to injuries, but still.  This year, he has 23 walks in only 37 games since his all-star break, resulting in a post all-star break line of .321/.419/.470.  He had only 19 walks before the break, so apparently, something clicked.  Furthermore, he is striking out less.  Very cool (Overall, his slash stats are .298/.367/.421 – the power IS down this year, but I don’t see a reason to be alarmed…yet).

 

He is developing nicely and should be ready by 2011.  That way, we can have TWO catchers sitting on the bench behind Mathis.

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Anyone with some insight on how Hank is doing defensively this year (looking towards you, Mr. Ghan)? Also, the ballpark in Arkansas does typically deflate power numbers, correct? It will be fun to see what he can do in Salt Lake next year…

by dmhead on Aug 17, 2009 11:43 AM PDT reply actions  

By the numbers, Hank's D is looking pretty solid.

He’s tossed out a decent but unspectacular 29% of base stealers and allowed only one passed ball, though he’s committed a relatively high 11 errors. I haven’t read a scouting report on him in quite awhile, because he’s really flying under the radar right now in the national press, but he sure looks like a legitimate catcher to me.
The Arkansas park and a lingering wrist injury contributed to his low power numbers, so I agree with you about Hank’s potential to explode in Salt Lake next year.

by rghan on Aug 19, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

im excited for hank.

definitely can see him bringing some consistent gap pop to the lineup down the line

RIP Nick Adenhart

by ihearhowie2.0 on Aug 17, 2009 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

If I recall correctly

His grandfather really liked Hank Aaron, so he dubbed his grandson Hank. The nickname stuck.

In Remembrance of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, Henry Pearson. Heal soon Jon Wilhite.

I want Andrew Thomas Gallo to be a pinata, and the Angels supply the bats...

Oh, and W6G.

by Slasher52 on Aug 19, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Found it...

http://anaheim.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090312&content_id=3976744&vkey=news_ana&fext=.jsp&c_id=ana

In Remembrance of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, Henry Pearson. Heal soon Jon Wilhite.

I want Andrew Thomas Gallo to be a pinata, and the Angels supply the bats...

Oh, and W6G.

by Slasher52 on Aug 19, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

www.instantrimshot.com

In Remembrance of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, Henry Pearson. Heal soon Jon Wilhite.

I want Andrew Thomas Gallo to be a pinata, and the Angels supply the bats...

Oh, and W6G.

by Slasher52 on Aug 19, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's stuck behind the wonder child

Jeff Mathis. So he will be in AAA with Brandon Wood.

First we had a Salmon and now we have a Trout, let's see the same results.

by angelskid2210 on Aug 17, 2009 9:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

hey now

michael CERA says jeff mathis rules, or something.

RIP Nick Adenhart

by ihearhowie2.0 on Aug 17, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Two catchers behind Mathis

Nah. By the time he’s ready in 2012-13, Vlad will be winding down and Nap will be the full time dh. So only One catcher behind Mathis.

:)

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Aug 18, 2009 2:20 AM PDT reply actions  

sounds about right.

Nappy playing 1B/DH in 2011.

RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09

I blog about the Angels at The Diamond Aces

by Jay Cal on Aug 18, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd rather see

Nap and Hank split catching duties and DH with the team carrying a third catcher for emergencies, keeping both guys fresh and getting them 500 ab’s a piece. Nappy will be what, 30 in 2011? I bet he’ll still be able to handle catching just fine.

by dmhead on Aug 19, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

That was my thought.

Leave the Cuban Missile Launcher where he is.

~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Aug 19, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

RF

RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09

I blog about the Angels at The Diamond Aces

by Jay Cal on Aug 20, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

The title of this post is misleading

I thought Byung Hyun Kim was known as the Korean God of walks.

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on Aug 20, 2009 11:21 AM PDT reply actions  

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