Do you know what range the pick would be in if we extend the QO and Kim signs elsewhere?
Scary that next years SS class is so bad. McClain does sound interesting.
I really like Tovar (his power splits are surprisingly close) but it would cost too much to pry him away with years of control left. And he doesn't really fit the Braves plat philosophy.
I hate to say it, but if I had to guess, I'd say a coinflip between Kim and Dubon. Kim on something like 44/2 or Dubon on a high AAV (for him) short-term deal, ~10/1.
Yes, I know—it’s a big ask to have him truly ready by 2027. I get it. Everything under the sun would have to break just right for that timeline to work. But even acknowledging that, the upside here is impossible not to get excited about.
Even if Gil’s hit tool ends up being the slowest part of his development, he’s still going to be electric to watch. He is so fast—game-changing fast. The kind of speed that turns routine grounders into infield hits and puts constant pressure on the defense. Dribblers, rushed throws, chaos. That’s his game. His power is coming along.
And with the new first base coach helping him refine his baserunning and learn how to steal efficiently—think along the lines of how the Mets’ resident speedster Soto maximizes his legs—LOL--Gil could become an absolute weapon on the bases.
I can easily picture Gil as a long-term 9-hole hitter for the Braves: a second leadoff man who flips the lineup over, wreaks havoc, and sets the table year after year. And hey, maybe it’s only for a year or two before a better bat at shortstop pushes him out—that’s a good problem to have.
Either way, if Gil sticks at short, Braves fans are going to love him.
What I have read regarding him taping into his power--that he is starting to. He is getting older (20) and getting more loft etc. Even if he is Belliard he could rake havoc. I do think he will eventually step into his power 15-20 type powah! I believe under the guidance of the new 1st base coach he could be a 50-60 type steals guy.
His month of August saw him hit .346/.433/.590 with four homers and nine doubles while stealing ten bags in thirteen tries and 14 walks to just 18 strikeouts
Lots of elevating the ball there, but I'm honestly fine if he's just lacing line drives most of the time
Do you know what range the pick would be in if we extend the QO and Kim signs elsewhere?
Scary that next years SS class is so bad. McClain does sound interesting.
I really like Tovar (his power splits are surprisingly close) but it would cost too much to pry him away with years of control left. And he doesn't really fit the Braves plat philosophy.
I hate to say it, but if I had to guess, I'd say a coinflip between Kim and Dubon. Kim on something like 44/2 or Dubon on a high AAV (for him) short-term deal, ~10/1.
Under the current qo system, Atlantis pick would be after the fourth round because they are over the CBT threshold for 2026
Gil Is Gonna Be That Guy
Gil is going to be da man.
Yes, I know—it’s a big ask to have him truly ready by 2027. I get it. Everything under the sun would have to break just right for that timeline to work. But even acknowledging that, the upside here is impossible not to get excited about.
Even if Gil’s hit tool ends up being the slowest part of his development, he’s still going to be electric to watch. He is so fast—game-changing fast. The kind of speed that turns routine grounders into infield hits and puts constant pressure on the defense. Dribblers, rushed throws, chaos. That’s his game. His power is coming along.
And with the new first base coach helping him refine his baserunning and learn how to steal efficiently—think along the lines of how the Mets’ resident speedster Soto maximizes his legs—LOL--Gil could become an absolute weapon on the bases.
I can easily picture Gil as a long-term 9-hole hitter for the Braves: a second leadoff man who flips the lineup over, wreaks havoc, and sets the table year after year. And hey, maybe it’s only for a year or two before a better bat at shortstop pushes him out—that’s a good problem to have.
Either way, if Gil sticks at short, Braves fans are going to love him.
I think scouts give Gil a 70 rating on speed.
He doesn't have enough loft on his swing for extra base hits. They're trying to change him.
What I have read regarding him taping into his power--that he is starting to. He is getting older (20) and getting more loft etc. Even if he is Belliard he could rake havoc. I do think he will eventually step into his power 15-20 type powah! I believe under the guidance of the new 1st base coach he could be a 50-60 type steals guy.
His month of August saw him hit .346/.433/.590 with four homers and nine doubles while stealing ten bags in thirteen tries and 14 walks to just 18 strikeouts
Lots of elevating the ball there, but I'm honestly fine if he's just lacing line drives most of the time