Lawrie vs Hosmer

drumtim234 · 02-25-2012, 04:10 PM

Hey guys, thinking about buying a high dollar card of Brett Lawrie or Eric Homser. The Lawrie is a Bowman Chrome Gold Ref. auto. still looking for a Hosmer gold ref auto to show up but the question is this: out of those two players, which one do you think will have the better career when all is said and done?
I have seen Hosmer's projected as having 70 power on the scouting scale but can't find what Lawrie's future power

gr8azn · 02-25-2012, 04:16 PM

Imo hosmer will be the better rounded player and lawrie will be the power hitting hr beast of he two.

drumtim234 · 02-25-2012, 04:20 PM

i've read that there are make-up issues surrounding Lawrie but I watched him debut last season and he looked like a hitting machine. i do expect some regression alittle bit as pitchers get more of a read on him. do you think his bowman chrome autos will dip in value any once more autos are released?

hoopster3977 · 02-25-2012, 04:22 PM

I'll take Hosmer hands down. Lawrie is just another Brewer reject. I just can't understand Lawrie's card values, and not because of the short prints.

Delmon Young anyone?

drumtim234 · 02-25-2012, 04:25 PM

yeah..i hear yah on lawrie's values. they're approaching Harper's sell value. I think that Hosmer would be the safer bet right now. but if i can find a Stanton gold ref auto I'll get one of those first

mgugs46 · 02-25-2012, 04:31 PM

Hosmer is by far the better prospect IMO.

7290morint · 02-25-2012, 04:32 PM

I believe Hosmer will be the better overall player. He displays the ability to hit for power, average & the ability to get on base with a patient approach at the plate. He also can add value in terms of speed on the base paths & defense at first. Lawrie really have a position, and doesn't have quite as patient of an approach as Hosmer. Hosmer also plays in the AL Central which is definitely not as strong as the AL East.

drumtim234 · 02-25-2012, 04:34 PM

and Hosmer's card board isn't as inflated as Lawries right now. might be the safe play now and for the long haul

hoopster3977 · 02-25-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by drumtim234

yeah..i hear yah on lawrie's values. they're approaching Harper's sell value. I think that Hosmer would be the safer bet right now. but if i can find a Stanton gold ref auto I'll get one of those first

I'd rather have the card in my avatar which I do have. Auto/patch 7/10.

jp98 · 02-25-2012, 04:35 PM

Hosmer all day over Lawrie, especially taking into consideration their values.

Prospect Rush · 02-25-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopster3977

I'll take Hosmer hands down. Lawrie is just another Brewer reject. I just can't understand Lawrie's card values, and not because of the short prints.

Delmon Young anyone?

LOL.

I will enjoy stuffing your foot in your mouth come May.

hoopster3977 · 02-25-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Major_League

LOL.

I will enjoy stuffing your foot in your mouth come May.

That statement made me LOL real loud.

tsnider45 · 02-25-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopster3977

I'll take Hosmer hands down. Lawrie is just another Brewer reject. I just can't understand Lawrie's card values, and not because of the short prints.

Delmon Young anyone?

LOL!

So according to your theory if the brewers trade a player, that player will never amount to anything.

Wow, you should probably start watching baseball.

hoopster3977 · 02-25-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tsnider45

LOL!

So according to your theory if the brewers trade a player, that player will never amount to anything.

Wow, you should probably start watching baseball.

I've been watching Major League baseball since 1963.

Prospect Rush · 02-25-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopster3977

I've been watching Major League baseball since 1963.

Perhaps you should put your glasses on.

tsnider45 · 02-25-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopster3977

I've been watching Major League baseball since 1963.

That's even worse. I thought you were a 13 yr old kid.

jp98 · 02-25-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Major_League

Perhaps you should put your glasses on.

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Originally Posted by tsnider45

That's even worse. I thought you were a 13 yr old kid.

So what if somebody disagrees with you. Don't get your panties all bunched up and make personal attacks/comments.

monkeymcgee · 02-25-2012, 04:52 PM

I thought Canadians were supposed to be all nice and stuff

hoopster3977 · 02-25-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tsnider45

That's even worse. I thought you were a 13 yr old kid.

Old enough to be your daddy.

Prospect Rush · 02-25-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jp98

So what if somebody disagrees with you. Don't get your panties all bunched up and make personal attacks/comments.

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Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

I thought Canadians were supposed to be all nice and stuff

I have no issue with other opinions. I didn't even say who I thought was better. But when he calls Lawrie a reject I tend to disagree as it's quite evident hoopster has never watched a Jays game.

hoopster3977 · 02-25-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Major_League

I have no issue with other opinions. I didn't even say who I thought was better. But when he calls Lawrie a reject I tend to disagree as it's quite evident hoopster has never watched a Jays game.

Living in Wisconsin when Lawrie was traded, I have observed his traits and followed his progress in the minor leagues. Like I said, hype similar to Delmon Young when he was a Rays prospect.

With only 150 ML AB's, it's such a smaller sample to project Lawrie being the next Superstar or even an All-Star. I much rather investing in Mike Stanton at the current prices.

Ooosh · 02-25-2012, 05:06 PM

I am pretty confident in Lawrie as long as he becomes a little more mellow (I think his over-the-top energy hurts him a bit in play but nothing you can't fix).

Haven't seen Hosmer play, so can't offer any insight on him.

FLMARLIN · 02-25-2012, 05:12 PM

Lawrie is an animal, and he actually plays a position....... 1B's are just lame, I like both, but to call Lawrie a reject is silly.

tsnider45 · 02-25-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopster3977

Living in Wisconsin when Lawrie was traded, I have observed his traits and followed his progress in the minor leagues. Like I said, hype similar to Delmon Young when he was a Rays prospect.

With only 150 ML AB's, it's such a smaller sample to project Lawrie being the next Superstar or even an All-Star. I much rather investing in Mike Stanton at the current prices.

Expand on this. If you are going to make absurd generalizations, at least back it up with the 49 years of baseball watching experience that you have.

Triple B · 02-25-2012, 06:17 PM

Hosmer will be the better all-round player, but Lawrie will own the fans. The kid has charisma to spare and he knows how to put a team on his back. Couple that with the fact that he may have less than 500 TOTAL 2011 Autographs (whereas Hosmer has autos in almost every Topps offering), Lawrie will be the better investment.

I love that no one has brought up how "his cards will suffer because he plays in Canada". I'm trying to find all of those people who said that about Bautista two years ago.

02-25-2012, 04:10 PM	#1
drumtim234 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockbridge, Georgia Posts: 592 Drugritim	Lawrie vs Hosmer Hey guys, thinking about buying a high dollar card of Brett Lawrie or Eric Homser. The Lawrie is a Bowman Chrome Gold Ref. auto. still looking for a Hosmer gold ref auto to show up but the question is this: out of those two players, which one do you think will have the better career when all is said and done? I have seen Hosmer's projected as having 70 power on the scouting scale but can't find what Lawrie's future power

02-25-2012, 04:31 PM	#6
mgugs46 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 15,109 mgugs0046 mgugs46	Hosmer is by far the better prospect IMO. __________________ Buying rare 90's inserts of Pedro Martinez, Nomar Garciaparra and other Red Sox/star players Always looking for PEDRO MARTINEZ patches/autos

02-25-2012, 04:32 PM	#7
7290morint Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 6,058 the_alchemist83	I believe Hosmer will be the better overall player. He displays the ability to hit for power, average & the ability to get on base with a patient approach at the plate. He also can add value in terms of speed on the base paths & defense at first. Lawrie really have a position, and doesn't have quite as patient of an approach as Hosmer. Hosmer also plays in the AL Central which is definitely not as strong as the AL East. __________________ Looking for: rare brewers cards (think /5 or less and even better if they are chrome). Instagram: alchemycards

02-25-2012, 04:16 PM	#2
gr8azn Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,007 s_leung250 gr8azn	Imo hosmer will be the better rounded player and lawrie will be the power hitting hr beast of he two.

02-25-2012, 04:20 PM	#3
drumtim234 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockbridge, Georgia Posts: 592 Drugritim	i've read that there are make-up issues surrounding Lawrie but I watched him debut last season and he looked like a hitting machine. i do expect some regression alittle bit as pitchers get more of a read on him. do you think his bowman chrome autos will dip in value any once more autos are released?

02-25-2012, 04:22 PM	#4
hoopster3977 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Art's Preforming Center Posts: 3,582	I'll take Hosmer hands down. Lawrie is just another Brewer reject. I just can't understand Lawrie's card values, and not because of the short prints. Delmon Young anyone?

02-25-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
drumtim234 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockbridge, Georgia Posts: 592 Drugritim	yeah..i hear yah on lawrie's values. they're approaching Harper's sell value. I think that Hosmer would be the safer bet right now. but if i can find a Stanton gold ref auto I'll get one of those first

02-25-2012, 04:34 PM	#8
drumtim234 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockbridge, Georgia Posts: 592 Drugritim	and Hosmer's card board isn't as inflated as Lawries right now. might be the safe play now and for the long haul

02-25-2012, 04:35 PM	#10
jp98 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,709	Hosmer all day over Lawrie, especially taking into consideration their values.

02-25-2012, 04:52 PM	#18
monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10,974	I thought Canadians were supposed to be all nice and stuff

02-25-2012, 05:06 PM	#22
Ooosh Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5,333	I am pretty confident in Lawrie as long as he becomes a little more mellow (I think his over-the-top energy hurts him a bit in play but nothing you can't fix). Haven't seen Hosmer play, so can't offer any insight on him.

02-25-2012, 05:12 PM	#23
FLMARLIN Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,162	Lawrie is an animal, and he actually plays a position....... 1B's are just lame, I like both, but to call Lawrie a reject is silly.

02-25-2012, 06:17 PM	#25
Triple B Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,138	Hosmer will be the better all-round player, but Lawrie will own the fans. The kid has charisma to spare and he knows how to put a team on his back. Couple that with the fact that he may have less than 500 TOTAL 2011 Autographs (whereas Hosmer has autos in almost every Topps offering), Lawrie will be the better investment. I love that no one has brought up how "his cards will suffer because he plays in Canada". I'm trying to find all of those people who said that about Bautista two years ago.