[Merged Threads] Prince Fielder Signs

Fritz Buelow · 03-11-2002, 07:52 PM

http://boysofbaseball.com/photos/d_2.jpg

The kid holding his nuts in this picture is Prince Fielder, Big Daddy's kid. This was two years ago. He's now much bigger (just saw his pix in BBA) - - over 250 lbs and a freshman in college. The say the kid, a LH hitter, has 500 ft. HR power - - - now.

Do you draft this kid in two years - or, does he have to lose weight for you to be interested?

gyb13 · 03-11-2002, 08:18 PM

Boys of Baseball??? Net, you should really lay off the kiddy porn, you know....

But seriously, what's the track record for (the not many) 250-lb college freshmen that get drafted?

Fritz Buelow · 03-11-2002, 09:09 PM

250 lbs would be no biggie if he was 6'5". I think he's closer to 6' - which, is an issue.

Duque · 03-11-2002, 09:52 PM

If I am an AL team and I have a DH spot open, sure I draft him.

But, someone being THAT much overweight tells me something about their work ethic.

Fritz Buelow · 03-11-2002, 09:55 PM

There's something just wrong about drafting a 21 year old DH.

Skip · 03-11-2002, 10:12 PM

Is this the "evolution" of baseball?

Survival of the Thickest?

KCBOOMER · 03-12-2002, 09:48 AM

I think I'd pass if I could get around him.

WiredTiger · 03-12-2002, 10:39 AM

He is a big boy to say the least but I don't think he's necessarily fat. And remember until Cecil got older he was a good athlete. Could dunk a basketball and wasn't a bad defensive first baseman.

http://detnews.com/2002/sports/0202/19/f01-421107.htm

gyb13 · 03-12-2002, 11:21 AM

Quote:

"He has legitimate power," Smith said. "You can see that right away. I remember when he was 11 or 12, hitting balls out of Tiger Stadium."

pathogan · 03-12-2002, 11:38 AM

Cecli was not nearly the size he was later on when he had his monster seasons...Mo Vaughn was much slimmer coming out of seton Hall...250[and that appears,ahem, generous] on a 6 foot frame? I think 500 foot home runs are very much like 98 MPH fastballs...everyone talks about them,very few have ver REALLy seen them...by the way, babe ruth was not nearly his eventual size when HE had his greatest seasons...so no, i dont take a chance on a softball beer league player...

Fritz Buelow · 03-12-2002, 11:48 AM

I wish I could post the picture I saw of him in the recent BBA - - like Dmitri Young, if he had been floating dead in the ocean for a week. Mr. Stay Puff At The Bat.

They could call this kid "Big Puff Daddy"

gyb13 · 03-12-2002, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fritz Buelow
They could call this kid "Big Puff Daddy"

Or "I Ate Big Daddy"

Fuzzy Bear · 03-12-2002, 01:12 PM

Would I draft him? Possibly, if I'm an AL general manager

In the first round? No way.

Does he have a future? It depends on what kind of a hitter he is. If he is a patient hitter, he probably has a shot; he might be a Grade C prospect. If he's a hacker, he's no prospect.

Very little info is given about young Prince, but I would guess he woud be a "Young player with Old player skills". He'll hit for power, and (hopefully) take a walk. He'll stink on defense, even at 1B.

The best case scenario is for an AL team to draft him and make him a career DH. I see that as being a wise thing; however, AL teams appear reluctant to do that. It would probably be best for young Prince if this happens, though.

sweaver · 03-12-2002, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skip
Is this the "evolution" of baseball?

Survival of the Thickest?

Hahahahahaha!

Now that's funny!

I'd draft him for my softball team, but not for MLB.

Skip · 05-03-2002, 08:38 AM

Quoted from Stark's Rumblings and Grumblings 5/2/02. Holy Mo Vaughn Batman!

Two sons of big leaguers who could go in the first round: Prince (Son of Cecil) Fielder and John Mayberry Jr.

Fielder, a first baseman, has been described as having "tremendous power, good swing." Not to mention a mammoth build. "He's at 260 now," says one scouting director. "And he lost 60 pounds."

03-11-2002, 07:52 PM	#1
Fritz Buelow NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 1,020	Prince Of A Question http://boysofbaseball.com/photos/d_2.jpg The kid holding his nuts in this picture is Prince Fielder, Big Daddy's kid. This was two years ago. He's now much bigger (just saw his pix in BBA) - - over 250 lbs and a freshman in college. The say the kid, a LH hitter, has 500 ft. HR power - - - now. Do you draft this kid in two years - or, does he have to lose weight for you to be interested? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

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gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	Boys of Baseball??? Net, you should really lay off the kiddy porn, you know.... But seriously, what's the track record for (the not many) 250-lb college freshmen that get drafted? __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

03-11-2002, 09:09 PM	#3
Fritz Buelow NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 1,020	250 lbs would be no biggie if he was 6'5". I think he's closer to 6' - which, is an issue. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

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Duque NetShrine's Desperado Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southern CA Posts: 2,638	If I am an AL team and I have a DH spot open, sure I draft him. But, someone being THAT much overweight tells me something about their work ethic. __________________ Bad Andy It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.

03-11-2002, 09:55 PM	#5
Fritz Buelow NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 1,020	There's something just wrong about drafting a 21 year old DH. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

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Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	Is this the "evolution" of baseball? Survival of the Thickest?

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KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	I think I'd pass if I could get around him. __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

03-12-2002, 10:39 AM	#8
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	He is a big boy to say the least but I don't think he's necessarily fat. And remember until Cecil got older he was a good athlete. Could dunk a basketball and wasn't a bad defensive first baseman. http://detnews.com/2002/sports/0202/19/f01-421107.htm

03-12-2002, 11:38 AM	#10
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	Weight Cecli was not nearly the size he was later on when he had his monster seasons...Mo Vaughn was much slimmer coming out of seton Hall...250[and that appears,ahem, generous] on a 6 foot frame? I think 500 foot home runs are very much like 98 MPH fastballs...everyone talks about them,very few have ver REALLy seen them...by the way, babe ruth was not nearly his eventual size when HE had his greatest seasons...so no, i dont take a chance on a softball beer league player...

03-12-2002, 11:48 AM	#11
Fritz Buelow NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 1,020	I wish I could post the picture I saw of him in the recent BBA - - like Dmitri Young, if he had been floating dead in the ocean for a week. Mr. Stay Puff At The Bat. They could call this kid "Big Puff Daddy" __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

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Fuzzy Bear NetShrine's Evangelist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Living by faith, and not by sight! Posts: 2,194	Would I draft him? Possibly, if I'm an AL general manager In the first round? No way. Does he have a future? It depends on what kind of a hitter he is. If he is a patient hitter, he probably has a shot; he might be a Grade C prospect. If he's a hacker, he's no prospect. Very little info is given about young Prince, but I would guess he woud be a "Young player with Old player skills". He'll hit for power, and (hopefully) take a walk. He'll stink on defense, even at 1B. The best case scenario is for an AL team to draft him and make him a career DH. I see that as being a wise thing; however, AL teams appear reluctant to do that. It would probably be best for young Prince if this happens, though.

05-03-2002, 08:38 AM	#15
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	Quoted from Stark's Rumblings and Grumblings 5/2/02. Holy Mo Vaughn Batman! Two sons of big leaguers who could go in the first round: Prince (Son of Cecil) Fielder and John Mayberry Jr. Fielder, a first baseman, has been described as having "tremendous power, good swing." Not to mention a mammoth build. "He's at 260 now," says one scouting director. "And he lost 60 pounds."

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