He has committed just five errors in 147 pro games at second, good for a .992 fielding percentage. Madrigal, 21, is officially listed by Oregon State as 5-foot-8. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. He opted to attend Oregon State and became the best hitter and player in college baseball. Birthdate. Here is minor league expert and South Side Sox contributor Daniel Victors input on the situation: Mendick is the best defender, Beckham has the most pop, Marco the best bat-to ball. Because Chicago waited more than six days to promote Madrigal, he won't accrue a full year of service time for 2020 and can't become a free agent until after '26. Given everything weve discussed above, I dont think theres any question that the Cubs would SPRINT to acquire a catcher from the Blue Jays with Madrigal as a key component of the trade. By. You have to think this: Nick Madrigal might be available, and the Blue Jays kinda are on the record that they have more catchers than they can play. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. He has an ability to find holes. Arb Eligible: 2024 And especially some of the shortstops that are more towards the top of the list right now--and they don't even compare to Nick. The double play drills were the clearest indication. Full Roster. Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal entered Saturday ranked second in the majors with a .316 average (12-for-38) with two strikes and 5-for-14 (.357) after an 0-2 count. However, that might not matter anymore, as Madrigals hamstring tear may end his season and serves as another major body blow to an already severely depleted White Sox offense. Yes. (Age 23-148d, Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. 2 on the annual green buildings list, ahead of New York and California, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Admittedly, I have not been as high on him as others. He keeps his right arm straight and firm, to keep the ball on a line and follows the ball after the throw to make sure it's on target. 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All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. For Madrigal, part of the solution to a healthy regiment in 2023 comes from advanced data the team has on each players biometrics through their running and other movements they make. Internal Options for Replacing Nick Madrigal, 2023 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 8. Save for a down 2018, Lambs xwOBA has actually stayed relatively consistent over the past five seasons. 2021 Topps Museum Collection Nick Madrigal Archival Autograph Card Auto /200 Autograph ON CARD AUTO SP /50 . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The rookie separated his left shoulder while sliding feetfirst into third base Aug. 4 in Milwaukee. That brings us to Jake Lamb. 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The Cubs last year talked about how physical limitations early in the year could have led to issues at the plate, which could have led to overcompensation, which could have led to different physical issues (Madrigal had a number of them). There is no guarantee that he will be better offensively than the underwhelming options already outlined. Play tons of free online games from Nickelodeon, including Spongebob games, puzzle games, sports games, racing games, & more on Nickelodeon Arabia! High School: Elk Grove HS (Elk Grove, CA), School: Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR), Debut: The Cubs likely just want to preserve as much flexibility as possible for now, because theres no harm in it when youre just talking about mid-January. He could eventually become a 2B/3B option, but not likely this season. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Click to enlarge. There are sooo many of them, but its not necessarily a glut when you look at each of their situations: OK. You never know how much depth you will need, you cannot rule out Madrigal becoming a quality big league bat (in his own unique way), and you cannot ignore that Madrigal is a guy who still has minor league options remaining and hasnt actually spent THAT much time in the big leagues or at Triple-A. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He squared up a 94-mph Kopech fastball in the fifth, hitting a single into center field. For most, the first thing that comes to mind is that he stands just 5-7. I think hell probably play some third base as well. According to some within the Cubs system, for Madrigal, that means the way he runs Madrigals running pattern has him more upright than other players, meaning hes putting more stress on his hamstrings, which can, in turn lead to hamstring or lower body injuries. For now though, Madrigal will be content with making the USA 18U trials roster and focusing on making the final cut in Houston this August. Lamb has never played an MLB inning at second base. I guess well see, and theres not a ton of harm in giving him some time to work with the coaches there, and even a Spring Training start or two. Watch full episodes and video clips of SpongeBob, Loud House, Young Dylan, and many more, all right here! Having multiple, successful options at various positions is the sign of a healthy and competitive team. Add this to his outstanding 2021 results after eliminating his leg kick, and it is safe to say Lamb is easily the best and most proven in-house option offensively, especially if deployed only against RHP (career .805 OPS, 109 WRC+). us. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Mendick is the best defender, Beckham has the most pop, Marco the best bat-to ball. Madrigal has not played third base in his career. Add to this the possibility of either Burger learning a completely new position (when he was iffy already for sticking at third base, let alone second, due to mobility concerns) or moving a Gold Glove-caliber third baseman off of his position. Obviously the Cubs are preparing to think creatively about how they can get Madrigal more opportunities. Madrigal has gotten off to a slow start at the plate through his first month in a Cubs uniform, carrying a .210/.269/.258 slash line into Tuesday. Spending the offseason to build a workout plan that combats the way Madrigal runs could lead to success for Madrigal in the health department. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. b. : a small cut or wound. I know its gonna be part of my future game, its something Im not going to re-create myself. He swiped 35 bags in 48 attempts last year and could lead the White Sox in steals this season if he gets the green light. The White Sox injected a player with the most electrifying tools among all of baseball's prospects into their lineup on Opening Day. The best choice isnt on the bench, or in Charlotte its at third base. Status. I think I'm in a good place right now.". Find out more. IMO. 5' 8", 175 lbs. Field (60): A potential Gold Glover at second base, Madrigal has quick hands and smooth infield actions. I feel great at this point., White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal hits an RBI single in the second inning against the Royals on Friday in Kansas City, Mo. $17.00 + $5.60 shipping . Sometimes they say good things happen in small packages that's definitely what you have with Nick.". This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. He played the Royals in six of his first 11 games and went 11-for-25 (.440). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. One, this isnt the time for someone with no MLB experience to try and get his sea legs. The deadened balls dont matter as much to him as others, because power isnt a major part of his game anywayB. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Esteban Quiroz is also off the 40-man roster and will be at Iowa until/unless theres a need. Would be nice to have a lefty bat available to coordinate (him or Mastrobuoni). Ive faced these guys more than anyone else. Maybe try and steal a couple bags. Otherwise, its really working their way down the free agent list.. Dansby Swanson #7. So who knows. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Browse all Nickelodeon TV shows. In fact, he told reporters in Milwaukee this past weekend he thinks its the first time its happened in his life. Madrigal spent the offseason in Arizona, strengthening himself and preparing to stay healthy through the course of the 2023 season. Thats why the Cubs want to learn from 2022 and have a healthy Madrigal, because it leads to success offensively. Cubs' Hoerner collides with umpire, leaves game, Cubs put Hoerner on IL with hamstring strain, Cubs activate Arrieta, Hoerner from IL for Tigers, Cubs place Arrieta, Hoerner, Winkler on IL, Cubs option Hoerner to minors; Bote gets 2B job, Cubs foursome share house, awaiting baseball, Playing for October, Cubs preach 'next guy jumps in' mantra with Rizzo, Baez out, Hoerner makes Cubs history with 3 hits, 4 RBIs, Cubs' Bryant gets knee treated, eyes Tue. In my eyes, his ceiling came out to be a unicorn of a hitter stylistically, but someone who ends up near-league average when you boil it down to overall production, due to his lack of power. Hes certain extra-base hits are going to come. Today USA Baseball announced the field of teams for the 2023 National High School Invitational (NHSI), annually one of the top high school tournaments in the country. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. However, it is the best of the available options. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. 3/5/1997 (25) BAT/THR. I took a lot of heat on Twitter for throwing this idea out there, as people are VERY protective of Moncada and dont want to do anything to disturb the roll he is on both offensively and defensively. His strikeout rate 16.4 percent was nearly double his career average of 9 percent. We wanna have a really versatile infield, so we expect that hes definitely gonna work over there and take reps. Its not the way you think of a stereotypical third baseman power, slugger, but hes a really good hitter, really good player. us Sound off on why that is a terrible idea in the comments below but try not to sound like Moncadas helicopter parent, please. He went 2-for-4 with one RBI Friday in a 7-4 win at Kauffman Stadium. Bat vs Pitch; Switch Player Nick Madrigal #1. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Down on the farm, Tim Beckham and Marco Hernndez are the options, both with MLB experience at second base. Hernndez, on the other hand, has a .793 OPS on the back of a .333 batting average at Charlotte. $21.00 + $5.40 shipping . Nick Madrigal. As for the third base thing, well see if he actually winds up working there in Spring Training. Theres no great answer behind the plate to pair with Yan Gomes, that certainly is going to be something they have to deal with in future years more than this one. Still not what he needs to be to general real value, but more like the guy hed been throughout his baseball-playing career. Power (35): While there's no question that Madrigal will hit, there are concerns as to how much impact he'll make at the plate. Madrigal struggled in so many ways, from contact quality to whiffs to health, and it was only very late in the year that he started to maybe look like himself. Is it a perfect solution? So that more or less dispenses with those guys, in terms of how Hoerners move to second base would impact them. Click here to follow the Cubs Talk Podcast. Positions: (74-88, 3rd place in NL Central), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 11:08PM. Based on WRC+, Lamb was around 10-15% more productive than league average offensively with the Diamondbacks in 2016-17. If the Cubs use a righty starter and the opposition uses a left-handed, pull-hitter heavy lineup, could David Ross and the Cubs opt to deploy Madrigal at third, knowing the number of times the ball will be hit his way diminish against, say, a right-handed heavy lineup? Everyone gets so caught up in how small he is, but the ball can come off his bat well, where the defenses will have to play him true. in Sacramento, CA Despite this, he has struggled for large parts of the past three seasons, and entering this year seemed to be #WASHED. A player known for his bat-to-ball skills, Madrigal hit just .203 in his first 23 games of the season before landing on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain. As they say, a moving bat is a dangerous bat. Not only was Madrigal batting .305 for the season, but the White Sox already had one of the sports best closers in Liam Hendriks. In his three-year high school career, Madrigal has struck out in just 4.3 percent of his plate appearances and only 2.4 percent this season as a key catalyst on the team that won the Boras Classic. But what we havent talked about much is the follow-up question: so what happens, then, to all those second base options the Cubs had been building up on the roster, and particularly Nick Madrigal? They took the best college hitter available in 2016 in 3B Nick Senzel (Tennessee) and have mixed in a few high schoolers with high upside in recent years. Madrigal worked a full count in his first plate appearance Tuesday against Michael Kopech before grounding out to shortstop. He's up to 175 pounds, but he's still small and possesses little raw power. Run (60): Madrigal not only possesses plus speed, but he's also aggressive and has good instincts on the bases. Free shipping . Well, let me dispense with the discussion of some of the other second base options first (and also note that you cannot assume Hoerner will start 162 games at second base, so youre going to have to have some back-ups). When push comes to shove, though, I would be VERY surprised to see Madrigal make even a single start at third base this year. And Nick doesn't do that. Today we're previewing baseballs glamour position: the middle infield. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Ive just played these guys the most. He was successful, opening the season hitting second and manning the second base position against Milwaukee after a shortened Spring Training. All of this happens in less than two seconds. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. Advertisement Chicago White Sox Madrigal was the only player with more than 10 plate appearances in Cary who did not strike out, hitting .389/.421/.444 in 19 plate appearances. His career ISO over 324 big-league plate appearances is a measly .089. Despite the early struggles, its still early. "He gets on base and he'll turn that single into a double.". Madrigal steps up to the front of the line at shortstop, ready to field and make a toss to second base on the front end of a double play. The awards ceremony has been held at San Diego Comic-Con since 1991. Madrigal isn't starting Saturday against Cleveland.. Madrigal had gone 4-for-7 with a double, three runs and an RBI across the last two contests. Not by any means. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Exceeded rookie limits during 2021 season, 2023 Contract Status: Cubs Quick Links. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Sign up for the Marquee Sports Network Newsletter today to catch all the latest news and sports stories. I've seen a lot of those guys over there the last couple years being over there, but I feel like I'm focused on my process. Chase Strumpf was not added to the 40-man roster in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, was not selected, and has not yet played at Triple-A. (Ed Zurga / Getty Images). Both have performed about 20-30% below league average offensively throughout their careers. He can definitely do it.. White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal hits an RBI single in the second inning against the Royals on Friday in Kansas City, Mo. Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All rights reserved. I just dont think youre going to get an OBVIOUS contributor for Madrigal right now in trade, especially if partners know the Cubs just squeezed him out of a job. I havent faced a whole lot of teams yet. I know its something thats been on a lot of topics from people, extra-base hits, Madrigal said. All rights reserved. And until that arrives, he's going to be out on the field, working on his game and proving that good things can come in many different shapes and sizes. Going forward, (I would) not do that with a player like him whos always going to tell you he feels good.. After returning from the groin strain in August, however, he was just about a league-average hitter the rest of the way. "Pretty much just play at the next level, wherever it is," he said. Madrigal should provide an offensive and defensive upgrade over the Garcia/Mendick tandem for a Chicago club looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. That package could contain the most advanced defensive middle infielder in the entire class, according to TOS position player coordinator David Eckstein, a former major leaguer who stands just 5-foot-6. Early in the offseason, what I heard most from folks about the Cubs roster when discussing the addition of a top shortstop were questions about what happens to Nico Hoerner. Right/Right. Everyones known weve had the pieces to put together a really good team and make a run at it. (74-88, 3rd place in NL Central), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 11:08PM. The Cubs employed something similar when Jon Lester pitched for the team. So whether Im bunting every time or blooping it out there, I understand what my role is on this team. 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Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Moreover, even though he comes with the pedigree and unique upside that made him Madrigal, 25, had been acquired at the 2021 trade deadline from the White Sox in the Craig Kimbrel trade and was returning from a massive injury, a hamstring tear that caused him to miss the rest of that 2021 season. Right/Right. Arb Eligible: 2024 Madrigal has shown through his first two big-league seasons hes elite at making contact, and while Tuesday was only his 101st career game, his career numbers (.299 average, .343 on-base percentage) are solid. It was not a good recipe for in-season health, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said. March 5, 1997 Thats why trade speculation about Madrigal makes sense, even if Im not yet ready to say a trade especially one thats merely dumping Madrigal is the ideal move. Odds & lines subject to change. Now, what to do about the defense? All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. March 5, 1997 What he does defensively is very impressive for a player his age, an American League crosschecker said. Im not saying you couldnt option him to Iowa (youd have to get buy-in, though ). Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith.
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