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| 2019-09-25 13:00:00 (link to chat) | What should I make of Hans Crouse? Did he progress this season?
(Sean from Boston) | The reports are really pretty solid. I think it's encouraging that he walks so few guys despite everything going on in the delivery, but there are a lot of concerns, too. The delivery, for one, and then despite his slobber-worthy stuff, he's striking out under 8 per nine in Low-A. Guys with his level of stuff should be cleaning up a little bit more. I think it gives some credence to the people who eventually see a bullpen future, but there's no reason for Texas to make that call now or even soon. (Craig Goldstein) |
| 2019-08-23 15:30:00 (link to chat) | Does Hans Crouse has the ability to stick in the rotation? Hearing a lot of "head-whack" and "violent" mechanical slights towards him, but having 4 pitches and decent control seems like a good recipe for a starter. I'm having a hard time trying to pin down his future role.
(Jon Daniels from Arlington, TX) | You're not alone! It's an interesting cocktail of mechanics, stuff, and precision. It's easy to understand when you watch him why some relegate him to the reliever bin, but I do think he'll get a healthy chance to start because baseball is _generally_ more accommodating to various mechanics as long as the results are there, these days. They might also work with him to reduce those elements as long as they don't impact the quality of the stuff. I think he can rise through most of the minors as a starter but where he breaks in might depend on team need. I thought Neftali Feliz could start but once he landed in the bullpen, he preferred it there and mostly stayed there. (Craig Goldstein) |
| 2018-06-29 13:00:00 (link to chat) | I thought Hans Crouse was one of the more interesting HS arms from the 2017 draft. He's just getting going in the NWL. What kind up upside do you see for him?
(Jack from Texas) | Sorry, got distracted for a bit there by the Wednesday home kit release. I think this is the first time in years we've had it in June. It's outstanding.
Sure, Crouse is neat. I know they have streamlined his delivery some, but it's hard for me to see a starter long term at present. Impact stuff in the pen potentially though. (Jeffrey Paternostro) |
| 2018-02-05 12:00:00 (link to chat) | What are the chances Hans Crouse can stick as a SP? Is the control or lack of a third reliable pitch the biggest obstacle?
(Chad from OKC) | The people that really like Hans Crouse REALLY REALLY LIKE HANS CROUSE. I fall in the "those are some large obstacles at present" camp. (Top 101 with Jeffrey Paternostro) |
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