Kris Bryant Firehose of Splooge Thread

[Tonker]

BUMP

This dude is fucking amazing

Season so far: .335/.431/.623/1.054
With RISP: .438/.500/.708/1.208

Holy shit.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

[Slaky]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

[Eli]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

[Slaky]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

The thinking I've seen is he might fare better from the get go at AAA because of his age and experience. Which would be hilarious to see because you know that would give people an excuse to rip Baez who is the youngest player in AAA, I believe.

It's all good. These two guys man. They make me happy.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

Any chance to see him in Chicago in September?

[Chuck to Chuck]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

Any chance to see him in September?

More than the chance you'll see Baez.

And I'm thinking yes to both of them.

[Eli]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

Any chance to see him in September?

More than the chance you'll see Baez.

And I'm thinking yes to both of them.

Since Baez seems to struggle whenever he starts a new level, it might be nice for him to get that out of the way this September. Assuming that's an actual thing.

[BH]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

Any chance to see him in September?

More than the chance you'll see Baez.

And I'm thinking yes to both of them.

Since Baez seems to struggle whenever he starts a new level, it might be nice for him to get that out of the way this September. Assuming that's an actual thing.

He seems to struggle at the beginning of the year.

[R-V]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

Any chance to see him in September?

More than the chance you'll see Baez.

And I'm thinking yes to both of them.

Since Baez seems to struggle whenever he starts a new level, it might be nice for him to get that out of the way this September. Assuming that's an actual thing.

He seems to struggle at the beginning of the year.

He probably has Seasonal Affective Disorder and isn't really himself until the weather warms up. /Parks

[Quality Start Machine]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

The thinking I've seen is he might fare better from the get go at AAA because of his age and experience. Which would be hilarious to see because you know that would give people an excuse to rip Baez who is the youngest player in AAA, I believe.

It's all good. These two guys man. They make me happy.

I also think the Cubs want to bring these guys up one at a time so they don't have two Super 2s in the same year. Bryant will move up to AAA after the first half ends, at the latest. The Smokies are pretty much locked into 2nd for the first half, so there aren't any playoff ramifications to consider.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Are we approaching "what are we waiting for" status?

Not really because he's gotta go to AAA at some point. Probably a few weeks if this keeps up without a letdown.

They won't call him up straight from AA.

Especially given what Baez has gone through this year. I don't expect Bryant to struggle like that at AAA because his approach is better, but he does have a K rate over 27%. That's awfully high and similar to Baez's at AA last year. It's not a reason to think he'll suck or anything, but it's enough to make sure he has enough time at each level.

The thinking I've seen is he might fare better from the get go at AAA because of his age and experience. Which would be hilarious to see because you know that would give people an excuse to rip Baez who is the youngest player in AAA, I believe.

It's all good. These two guys man. They make me happy.

I also think the Cubs want to bring these guys up one at a time so they don't have two Super 2s in the same year. Bryant will move up to AAA after the first half ends, at the latest. The Smokies are pretty much locked into 2nd for the first half, so there aren't any playoff ramifications to consider.

The only way to avoid 2 Super 2s would be for one of them not to be hear until next June.  I suppose Baez could be delayed that long, but I doubt it.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

The only way to avoid 2 Super 2s would be for one of them not to be hear until next June.

Wait, what?

[Quality Start Machine]

The only way to avoid 2 Super 2s would be for one of them not to be hear until next June.

Wait, what?

He said hear, here.

[Chuck to Chuck]

The only way to avoid 2 Super 2s would be for one of them not to be hear until next June.

Wait, what?

He said hear, here.