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cincyreds · 08-01-2002, 12:24 PM

Yeah, you have to be careful with development. I had a RF named Bobby Brighton and he moved up quickly through the minors. When I drafted him he was 19 yrs old.

His comments read something like this: He would be a career .300 hitter, would hit for power and possibly when a HR title or 2. He had a good eye at the plate and his defense only enhanced his game. A REAL SUPERSTAR!!

Half way through his first season, he had the arrow beside his name, letting me know he was ready for AA and when the next season began, the arrow was beside his name telling me he was ready for AAA. He was only 20 yrs old and he was playing in AAA. I let him play a whole year and half in AAA, just so that he could get seasoned.

After the all-star break of Brighton 2 1/2 yrs in the minors, I called him up and let him finish the season in the majors. He did not hit for average at all (.190/6/22) This was after playing 60+ games.

I thought about letting him play another year in AAA, besides he was only 22 yrs old. But instead, I let him stay and play in the majors. Again he did not hit for average but showed pretty good power. In his 1st full season (.235/22/79/147 gms) not a great average but pretty good numbers, he went on the 15-day DL with a pulled hamstring, that is why he did not play 162 gms.

In his 3rd season he proved the hype. His 3rd season numbers (.312/37/114/152 gms).

4th season: (.341/44/128/157 gms). came in 2nd in the batting title.

So far in his 5th season at the all-star break he is doing very well. (.353/18/66/84 gms.) I just signed him to a contract extension (7 yrs $78 mil).

Anyway, I guess you can say I called him up to early, but I was trying to prove that you have to be careful and not get to excited about one kids talents. I usually wait until a kid is 23 or 24 yrs old before I let him play a full season.

Sorry for the long post.

08-01-2002, 12:24 PM	#7
cincyreds Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mississippi Posts: 117	Yeah, you have to be careful with development. I had a RF named Bobby Brighton and he moved up quickly through the minors. When I drafted him he was 19 yrs old. His comments read something like this: He would be a career .300 hitter, would hit for power and possibly when a HR title or 2. He had a good eye at the plate and his defense only enhanced his game. A REAL SUPERSTAR!! Half way through his first season, he had the arrow beside his name, letting me know he was ready for AA and when the next season began, the arrow was beside his name telling me he was ready for AAA. He was only 20 yrs old and he was playing in AAA. I let him play a whole year and half in AAA, just so that he could get seasoned. After the all-star break of Brighton 2 1/2 yrs in the minors, I called him up and let him finish the season in the majors. He did not hit for average at all (.190/6/22) This was after playing 60+ games. I thought about letting him play another year in AAA, besides he was only 22 yrs old. But instead, I let him stay and play in the majors. Again he did not hit for average but showed pretty good power. In his 1st full season (.235/22/79/147 gms) not a great average but pretty good numbers, he went on the 15-day DL with a pulled hamstring, that is why he did not play 162 gms. In his 3rd season he proved the hype. His 3rd season numbers (.312/37/114/152 gms). 4th season: (.341/44/128/157 gms). came in 2nd in the batting title. So far in his 5th season at the all-star break he is doing very well. (.353/18/66/84 gms.) I just signed him to a contract extension (7 yrs $78 mil). Anyway, I guess you can say I called him up to early, but I was trying to prove that you have to be careful and not get to excited about one kids talents. I usually wait until a kid is 23 or 24 yrs old before I let him play a full season. Sorry for the long post.