A Report on Tim Beckham
PitchF/x guru Josh Kalk over at THT got a chance to attend Tim Beckham's debut Thursday night and did a write up, which you can find here. What's interesting is that the pitchers are wasting no time working Beckham inside, as Kalk notes:
It was clear that the game plan was to bust Beckham inside, which makes sense considering his stance. He has the tools to deal with that pitch but I would expect that he will be getting similar treatment until he really squares up that pitch on a consistent basis. Potentially a bigger concern is if pitchers continue to work him in with his leg lift and stride I wonder how equipped he is at getting out of the way. If his stance stays this way I'd expect to see him near the top of the HBP list. Beckham seemed very willing to take a walk in high school so while he did swing at a few marginal pitches early in the count Wednesday I wouldn't be too concerned about that. He showed good speed and hustled down the line even on the two routine grounders he hit.
0 recs |
9 comments
Comments
I am glad you liked the piece
I’ll be doing an update later this year on him so we will see if the pitchers change tactics or not. I also saw several other Rays prospects and wrote about them here if you are interested.
josh kalk
by dixieflatline on
Jun 28, 2008 2:49 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
I hadn't seen that post
As usual, good work from you. I’m a bit disappointed to read the Biell looks a bit overmatched, perhaps he’ll come around with experience.
by R.J. Anderson on
Jun 28, 2008 3:31 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Perhaps
He is really struggling right now though. I would expect he will be in rookie ball all ready
by dixieflatline on
Jun 28, 2008 5:40 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Very good article.
I wonder if Beckham can adjust his swing, or if he’s able to hit this pitching eventually. He’s got enough time to do so.
by Cory Alexander on
Jun 28, 2008 3:13 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
I wouldn't be too concerned
Many players adjust their swings when moving to wood bats. Just reporting what I saw so some baseline is reported. Now if he does alter something we will know.
And I am glad you liked it.
by dixieflatline on
Jun 28, 2008 5:41 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
I would not hold my breath on Biell
Last year, as an 18 year old at Princeton, he hit .218/.279/.279 in 179 ABs with 7 doubles, 2 triples, 13 BBs and 56 Ks. He was 7 for 12 in SBs. It may not be meaningful, but does anyone see anything promising in it?
by bobr on
Jun 28, 2008 4:11 PM EDT
reply
actions
0 recs
He strikes out A TON.
Kalt says he looks overmatched at the plate as well.
by Cory Alexander on
Jun 28, 2008 4:54 PM EDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs














