Jarred Kelenic - Page 12

brios8 · 05-23-2021, 01:52 PM

Remember: Hiura - Adell

Kelenic unfortunetly wont have much more time to be hobby relevant if he doesnt improve very soon

StraWMyerS · 05-23-2021, 01:54 PM

I think he needs at least 70-80 AB before you really consider sending him down, and even then, I think there's a case for letting him work it out in Seattle. Give him a real chance to adjust, rather than continue to tear up the minors. If his next 40 at-bats show no significant improvement, then you make a determination about what will most benefit him and the club.

He's a good hitter, and even good hitters slump, especially with the added pressure of being in the spotlight with high expectations that haven't yet been reached at the level he is at. There's a good chance that with his talent, if he can just relax a bit, the numbers can follow relatively quickly. I'd expect that we'll see that happen fairly soon as long as he can keep his mind off the box score.

LVDan · 05-23-2021, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by brios8

Remember: Hiura - Adell

Kelenic unfortunetly wont have much more time to be hobby relevant if he doesnt improve very soon

Fingers crossed that it takes him awhile and we may have some affordable nice RC options over the winter. The only way I can ever get into the big boys is through initial failure.

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Glebe · 05-23-2021, 02:07 PM

cardozo · 05-23-2021, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by StraWMyerS

I think he needs at least 70-80 AB before you really consider sending him down, and even then, I think there's a case for letting him work it out in Seattle. Give him a real chance to adjust, rather than continue to tear up the minors. If his next 40 at-bats show no significant improvement, then you make a determination about what will most benefit him and the club.

He's a good hitter, and even good hitters slump, especially with the added pressure of being in the spotlight with high expectations that haven't yet been reached at the level he is at. There's a good chance that with his talent, if he can just relax a bit, the numbers can follow relatively quickly. I'd expect that we'll see that happen fairly soon as long as he can keep his mind off the box score.

Not in the line up today

RW3FAN · 05-23-2021, 04:21 PM

Seattle pitchers hitting better than Kelenic.

Glebe · 05-23-2021, 05:36 PM

I think the important thing is that he doesn't look overmatched at the plate at all. He gets contact it's just not dropping in for base hits. It will come. Unfortunately because no one else is hitting it creates even more pressure for him. If people were hitting around him I think he'd be doing a little better. Good day for a day off, really tough pitching matchup - get your mind right then get back in the box vs Athletics.

doowopbruce · 05-23-2021, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Glebe

I think the important thing is that he doesn't look overmatched at the plate at all. He gets contact it's just not dropping in for base hits. It will come. Unfortunately because no one else is hitting it creates even more pressure for him. If people were hitting around him I think he'd be doing a little better. Good day for a day off, really tough pitching matchup - get your mind right then get back in the box vs Athletics.

I'm not as optimistic. Just don't think he's ready yet.

BBases31 · 05-23-2021, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Glebe

Unfortunately because no one else is hitting it creates even more pressure for him. If people were hitting around him I think he'd be doing a little better.

He's hitting in front of the Mariners best hitter. Seattle has team control for 6 years. What kind of excuse is this

Glebe · 05-23-2021, 08:18 PM

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He's hitting in front of the Mariners best hitter. Seattle has team control for 6 years. What kind of excuse is this

I love Haniger, but come on, when the rest of the team is hitting .188 and you're touted as the savior of seattle, when no one is hitting its for sure putting a lot more pressure on you.

Zauron · 05-23-2021, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by brios8

Remember: Hiura - Adell

Kelenic unfortunetly wont have much more time to be hobby relevant if he doesnt improve very soon

It's almost like not every top prospect is going to crush it in the majors, wow.

I want him to succeed, but it's almost like he could've used more seasoning in the minors.

ninjacookies · 05-23-2021, 09:21 PM

What did Seattle do to the beisbol gods to deserve a track record for hitting prospects like this in the past decade+?

Reason why I won't even drop a penny on J Rod (yikes@how much money people are paying). At this point I don't even think it's the players' faults. The geographic curse is built in.

dmanrico · 05-23-2021, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

What did Seattle do to the beisbol gods to deserve a track record for hitting prospects like this in the past decade+?

Reason why I won't even drop a penny on J Rod (yikes@how much money people are paying). At this point I don't even think it's the players' faults. The geographic curse is built in.

Just takes one. Padres were same way and look what Tatis has done there. Could be JRod, could be someone else. But the curse can be broken.

ninjacookies · 05-23-2021, 09:33 PM

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Just takes one. Padres were same way and look what Tatis has done there. Could be JRod, could be someone else. But the curse can be broken.

I'm praying for it. Seahawks fans have been aware of this for quite some time.

Just need that Russell Wilson. But man it's been brutal.

fabiani12333 · 05-24-2021, 05:51 AM

Was watching MLB Network when he debuted -- reminds me of Lenny Dykstra.

doowopbruce · 05-24-2021, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zauron

It's almost like not every top prospect is going to crush it in the majors, wow.

I want him to succeed, but it's almost like he could've used more seasoning in the minors.

Should've had more minor league seasoning. Why the rush?

DiegsHobby · 05-24-2021, 08:32 PM

Predicting his first HR tonight. A's fan here, but these games are always a battle.

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Chicosbailbonds · 05-24-2021, 08:35 PM

Is he still blaming Seattle management for not starting the season on the Mariners 25 man roster?

DSizzle31 · 05-24-2021, 08:39 PM

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Predicting his first HR tonight. A's fan here, but these games are always a battle.

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He’s already homered.

JRX · 05-24-2021, 08:41 PM

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Is he still blaming Seattle management for not starting the season on the Mariners 25 man roster?

He's still one of their better hitters lol

DiegsHobby · 05-24-2021, 08:41 PM

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He’s already homered.

Well I feel stupid. Not sure how I forgot that, in his 2nd game right? Guess it just seems like it's been so long ago..

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DSizzle31 · 05-24-2021, 08:43 PM

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Well I feel stupid. Not sure how I forgot that, in his 2nd game right? Guess it just seems like it's been so long ago..

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Haha. It does feel like a long time ago. Maybe he’ll hit #2 tonight!

Chicosbailbonds · 05-24-2021, 08:44 PM

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He's still one of their better hitters lol

Someone has to be the Tigers best hitter also, doesn’t mean I want to spend huge money on his card.

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Jaxbro · 05-24-2021, 10:03 PM

Absolute Bomb

Glebe · 05-24-2021, 10:18 PM

Day off did our boy some good

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StraWMyerS Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,144 jnrmint511	I think he needs at least 70-80 AB before you really consider sending him down, and even then, I think there's a case for letting him work it out in Seattle. Give him a real chance to adjust, rather than continue to tear up the minors. If his next 40 at-bats show no significant improvement, then you make a determination about what will most benefit him and the club. He's a good hitter, and even good hitters slump, especially with the added pressure of being in the spotlight with high expectations that haven't yet been reached at the level he is at. There's a good chance that with his talent, if he can just relax a bit, the numbers can follow relatively quickly. I'd expect that we'll see that happen fairly soon as long as he can keep his mind off the box score.

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RW3FAN Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 3,659	Seattle pitchers hitting better than Kelenic.

05-23-2021, 05:36 PM	#282
Glebe Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 973	I think the important thing is that he doesn't look overmatched at the plate at all. He gets contact it's just not dropping in for base hits. It will come. Unfortunately because no one else is hitting it creates even more pressure for him. If people were hitting around him I think he'd be doing a little better. Good day for a day off, really tough pitching matchup - get your mind right then get back in the box vs Athletics.

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fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 11,622	Was watching MLB Network when he debuted -- reminds me of Lenny Dykstra.

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Chicosbailbonds Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,751	Is he still blaming Seattle management for not starting the season on the Mariners 25 man roster?

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Jaxbro Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 73	Absolute Bomb

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Glebe Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 973	Day off did our boy some good