[Miami Herald] How Marlins will change how they construct roster. And player (Cooper) discusses ballpark problem
October 1, 2022
[Miami Herald] How Marlins will change how they construct roster. And player (Cooper) discusses ballpark problem
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TL;DR:
Marlins are now trying to target hitters who get on base, hit for higher average, and hit the ball in the gaps instead of the three true outcomes, power hitter types (high HR, low OBP and AVG). They are still interested in speedy guys, too. The Marlins think this approach will help with hitting with RISP.
HR potential is not the biggest priority.
Jeter and Denbo were known to favor toolsy types (Brinson). These guys had high ceilings but low floors.
Soler is the type of player the Marlins no longer want to seek out.
Cooper says that balls do not carry well in Marlins Park. That every quadrant of the outfield is designed to be pitcher-friendly. He says players constantly complain about balls dying on the warning track. Doesn’t sound like there are any imminent plans to change outfield dimensions.
Reading this they still don’t seem to get it. Your “power hitters” suck and don’t work because you scraped the bottom of the barrel to get them.
This team needs more power not less, you just need to find some power from guys who can hit above 220.
Cooper complaining about the park is just dumb. It’s a pitchers park, just like there are hitters park. Part of the game. Might be frustrating at times, but we don’t exactly kill it on the road offensively. It’s not a park issue so much as a talent/ roster issue.
There needs to be huge roster turnover on the position side of the club.
3 comments
TL;DR:
Marlins are now trying to target hitters who get on base, hit for higher average, and hit the ball in the gaps instead of the three true outcomes, power hitter types (high HR, low OBP and AVG). They are still interested in speedy guys, too. The Marlins think this approach will help with hitting with RISP.
HR potential is not the biggest priority.
Jeter and Denbo were known to favor toolsy types (Brinson). These guys had high ceilings but low floors.
Soler is the type of player the Marlins no longer want to seek out.
Cooper says that balls do not carry well in Marlins Park. That every quadrant of the outfield is designed to be pitcher-friendly. He says players constantly complain about balls dying on the warning track. Doesn’t sound like there are any imminent plans to change outfield dimensions.
Reading this they still don’t seem to get it. Your “power hitters” suck and don’t work because you scraped the bottom of the barrel to get them.
This team needs more power not less, you just need to find some power from guys who can hit above 220.
Cooper complaining about the park is just dumb. It’s a pitchers park, just like there are hitters park. Part of the game. Might be frustrating at times, but we don’t exactly kill it on the road offensively. It’s not a park issue so much as a talent/ roster issue.
There needs to be huge roster turnover on the position side of the club.
So, they want the 2014-2015 Royals roster?