The Most Beautiful Stat Line Ever

by RallyMonkey5 on May 16, 2010 6:32 PM PDT

Mike Trout. 3 hits today, a homer, double, plus a walk. He's hitting .372. Takes walks, showing good power. Did I mention he can run (20 steals already). And he's only 18. He's the most exciting prospect we've had since...well, you know who I'm talking about. And that player's struggles show why you can't expect too much out of any prospect.

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I've been following him every game.

To me it seems he is gonna pan out, I know he is only 18 but all signs point to stardom. Also, Fabio Mesa Martinez and a huge line today:

7 IP, 4H, 2ER, 0BB, 12K!!!

He has 59 K’s over 37 IP! Two guys to keep both eyes on!

Sportin' Wood!!

by angelskid2210 on May 16, 2010 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

I know they like to keep a kid at one level per year, but homeboy is dominating

by mattwelch on May 16, 2010 7:05 PM PDT reply actions

I say put him Rancho ASAP

a heck of a lot more Angels fans that would go to see him there than in Iowa…….

I know I’d go to at least a couple more games than I normally would.

by MH252525 on May 16, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree move him up to Rancho soon. (this season).

Depending how he does there then let him start there next year then move him to Arkansas. We could see him get a look in the majors in the next 2 or 3 years. Also I think it is likely as our outfielders now are getting up in age and though we have a few other good Outfield prospects none better than this dude.

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by TheAngelsColts on May 16, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

I would definitely make my first trek to Rancho Cucamonga to see him...

(my only quakes game was Jered Weaver’s debut in Smell-s’more (er, uh Elsinore))…

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on May 18, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, actually I'm not sure of whom you are referring.

He’s the most exciting prospect we’ve had since…well, you know who I’m talking about.

Spill your guts. Who?

by wumbug on May 16, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

Dick Wood

by mattwelch on May 16, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Dallas mcphereson?

WTY's ERA+ = 159 : - ) -- Kevin Frandsen > Brandon Wood??????

by Figgi4life on May 16, 2010 8:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

He was much more exciting than Wood IMO

Play Wood already. Willits sucks.

by hauldog on May 19, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah I dont think weve EVER had a more exciting prospect

by Balls and Strikes on May 16, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought Sean was more exiting than Wood. (maybe thats just me)

We have def. had more exiting than wood though.

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by TheAngelsColts on May 16, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking Wood, or Erstad.

by wumbug on May 16, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Funny, I was thinking Darin Erstad...

…until I realized you were referring to Wood.

I was always skeptical of Wood — even after his Cal League performance. I didn’t think that swing would translate to the Majors without amendment.

by Turks Teeth on May 17, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow if he keeps that stat line up....

I think he’ll be playing in Anaheim come this July!!!!!

Anyone want even money that he plays in a game at Angels Stadium this year? I’ll take the side that he does!

by MH252525 on May 16, 2010 7:26 PM PDT reply actions

No way he does, what kind of bet we talkin'?

by Balls and Strikes on May 16, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm not gonna hustle an Angels fan

now Dodgers fan I’d have no problem. The way I phrased that bet I’d actually put odds at around 70% that Trout WILL play in Anaheim this year.

Notice I didn’t say he’d be playing for the Angels……

Notice I didn’t say how long he would be playing…….

by MH252525 on May 16, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Futures Game!

I’ll be there on July 10th!

by ryanfea on May 16, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm thinking I'll be there too!

If Trout is on the roster….. if not I might sell it.

by MH252525 on May 16, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Ive never watched the futures, they have A ball guys there?

by Balls and Strikes on May 16, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

yep!

they basically just take BA’s Top Prospects lists as of like middle of June if they did one and have those players duke it out.

by MH252525 on May 16, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah I was just looking it up a bit more and thats pretty cool

Its seems surprisingly accurate at predicting who is going to do make it to the major leagues.

Noticed Brandon wood only made one appearance…. in 2005

by Balls and Strikes on May 16, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Id make that bet in a heartbeat.

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by TheAngelsColts on May 16, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Foolish

He’ll be in the Futures game.

by linkbruin on May 17, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

He will probably make it up to Rancho later this year.

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by TheAngelsColts on May 16, 2010 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

So IDK how they really could get anything but Ill put money on the Angels trying to move Wood at the trade deadline.

Besides Wood I think we are def. going to be making a trade. Reagins I guess has already been talking to a lot of people.

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by TheAngelsColts on May 16, 2010 8:33 PM PDT reply actions

No way, I dont think Wood is going to get out of anaheim that easy

He is going to succeed or fail in an angels uniform. My guess is when he gets through with this season, the angels will either not want to let him go or no other team (outside of AAA) will take him.

by Balls and Strikes on May 16, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I actually could see them designating him for assignment when Sandoval comes off the DL. Sandoval is going to get a chance

however I guess they could send Ryan or Franderson down instead.

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by TheAngelsColts on May 16, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

The Angels will most certainly promote Trout

The fact is, our OF is aging too fast and we don’t have enough minor league OF’s to fill the holes capably on a long term basis. I think they just want to make sure that this hot streak isn’t just a one month thing. Trout’s probably going to be promoted by July 4th 2010.

He’ll be promoted to AA by June, 2011. Will be in AAA for the 2012 season and make a September appearance. Will be in the opening day lineup in 2013.

Grichuk on the other hand, will repeat Cedar Rapids in 2011. Will be in Rancho 2012 where he will explode and figure it out. AA in 2013. Will be starting by the all-star break in 2014.

"He’s not a Rhodes Scholar to begin with, obviously." -Theo Epstein talking about Jon Papelbon.

"OMG, I think I'm gonna barf!" Halowood's reaction to Fuentes facing a Right Handed Batter.

by Halowood on May 16, 2010 11:55 PM PDT reply actions

That would get Trout

Into the major league lineup at age 21. Pretty cool. I think there’s a chance he could force the issue, like Jason Heyward did in Atlanta, and dominate spring training so much that he makes the 2012 lineup.
His stat line last season and April 2010 looks like a leadoff hitter. Great OBP, lots of infield singles, 20 steals already. But lately he’s been hitting for power, hit his 5th homerun yesterday (an opposite field shot). He’s listed at 6’1 and 217 pounds, so it certainly looks like he’s strong enough to continue hitting for power. Cedar Rapids is a terrible place to hit for power anyway. I think McPherson only hit 15 when he was there, Brandon Wood I remember 12. Did I mention he hasn’t turned 19 yet?

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by RallyMonkey5 on May 17, 2010 6:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Wouldn't that discipline,

good swing and budding power make him more suitable for the 2 or 3 hole in a lineup?

Alright Brandon, you're free..........and we're waiting.

by halofan4life on May 17, 2010 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions

.......And, how's his arm?

Is he truly destined to be a CF’er, or possibly a Corner Outfielder?

Wouldn’t it be something if Jake Locker, all of a sudden, decided it’s time to play baseball?

Imagine the up and comers: Trout, Grichuk, Bourjos, Locker.

Reminiscent of the days of Anderson, Salmon, Edmonds, Erstad……..too many outfielders.

by wumbug on May 17, 2010 7:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Too may outfielders?

I’ll take that “problem” again!

by sothball on May 17, 2010 7:29 AM PDT up reply actions

If Locker has any brains

he will play football

Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.

by princeton11loveshalos on May 17, 2010 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions

#1 Overall

Play Wood already. Willits sucks.

by hauldog on May 19, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Evidently, I'm not the only one who asks the question whether CF is his future.

I found this comment following the scouting report in the fanshot by G. Abbes:

But I’m not so sure he’s the CF of the future. The Angels have a very good young prospect in Peter Bourjos. His bat is still a work in progress but right now he’d easily be top 10 fastest players in baseball and would challenge Seattle’s Guttierez as one of the top defensive CF in baseball. I see Trout making the move to RF once he progresses through AAA, not because he can’t play CF, but because he fills the need.

We’ve coveted Bourjos’ defensive talent for a while now; it seems cavalier to precipitously assign his natural position to Trout without trying to maximize the talents of each. Besides, Bourjos is never going to have the power usually expected from a corner outfielder. Bourjos would likely either play CF, become a bench player, or not be on the team.

by wumbug on May 17, 2010 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm not too concerned

About what position each one plays, I look forward to both being in our outfield in whatever alignment Scioscia thinks is best. Bourjos does indeed have the reputation, scouting reports, and minor league defensive stats to be a great defender there. Trout has great speed as well, being clocked in under 4 seconds from the right hand batter’s box to first base. Any time you can put a guy capable of playing center in a corner, you’ve got a great defensive asset.

Right field is probably best for him. It’s very fish friendly out there.

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by RallyMonkey5 on May 17, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions