I feel like I'm getting back on track offensively and its just a matter of time anyways, said Madrigal, who went 1-for-3 Tuesday, against the Sox, before the game. In 28 games across August and September (before landing on the injured list to end the season), Madrigal hit .277 with a .348 on-base percentage, which are more in-line with his career numbers (.289/.336). As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. 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. I feel confident with where I'm at.. They will want to find ways to keep his bat in the lineup, whether thats in the DH role, at second on off-days for Hoerner or Swanson or at third base. You know the problem there. Odds & lines subject to change. All rights reserved. Ive always visualized being on a winning team and being here and in this position. It feels like extremely wishful thinking (right down to the fact that the Blue Jays have something of an overload of second base options, themselves). Down on the farm, Tim Beckham and Marco Hernndez are the options, both with MLB experience at second base. Now, what to do about the defense? In his final at-bat Tuesday, Madrigal hit a well-struck line drive that Adam Engel tracked down in center field. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The contact-oriented Madrigal has advanced bat control and barrel awareness. Run (60): Madrigal not only possesses plus speed, but he's also aggressive and has good instincts on the bases. If he *does* offer the bat he showed in 2020 and 2021 (.317/.358/.406/111 wRC+), then hes a guy you want playing somehow, somewhere. Birthdate. Thats math for bad. Madrigal had the 12th-lowest slugging percentage for any NL player with 50 or more plate appearances. Easy enough. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. My typical lineup would see Moncada at second and Lamb at third vs RHP, letting Moncada head back to his spot at third base against LHP and starting one of Mendick or Garca at second base. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. Those are good problems, Hoyer said. It was not a good recipe for in-season health, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Free shipping . "I mean, like Dustin Pedroia. High School: Elk Grove HS (Elk Grove, CA), School: Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR), Debut: Here's our breakdown of his tools on the 20-80 scouting scale, where 50 represents big league average ability: Hit (70): Madrigal's exceptional hand-eye coordination and feel for the barrel allow him to make line-drive contact to all fields at will. (74-88, 3rd place in NL Central), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 11:08PM. While he could get by at shortstop a la David Eckstein with a high baseball IQ and a quick release, he's better suited for second base. He puts his bat on the baseball, he makes contact, Sox manager Rick Renteria said Friday. Scouts loved the bat-to-ball skills and energy that Madrigal displayed at Elk Grove High (Calif.), but questions about his size (5-foot-8, 155 pounds at the time) and signability dropped him to the Indians in the 17th round of the 2015 Draft. Joseph Staszewski. Lots of them. The way he has been swinging since his return, its hard to tell that he missed any time. "You can see it all you want in showcase, because there are a lot of guys out there. Do you have a sports website? Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. Leury Garcia will start at second base and bat ninth. There is no guarantee that he will be better offensively than the underwhelming options already outlined. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$1.23M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 2.164 Personally, I think it is worth the defensive downgrade for the offensive upside Lamb brings to the table over the other options. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. USA (College,18U,15U,14U), Minor League Batting Game Logs & Splits (s.2008), More Nick Madrigal Pages at Baseball Reference, 2022 Cubs 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. "Especially with his speed getting down the line. The first couple days (rehabbing) at (the) Schaumburg (training facility), facing live pitching, I was a little hesitant, Madrigal said Saturday before the Sox faced the Royals in Kansas City, Mo. Very uncharacteristic of him. Zach McKinstry can also move all around, and it remains to be seen whether he makes the team out of Spring Training. For trade purposes or otherwise. When people talk about Wins Above Replacement, these guys ARE basically the replacement. In my book, both are AAAA guys too good for the minor leagues, able to contribute as role players, but not close to good enough for the everyday role they would be thrust into. Having as many good players as you can is really valuable, and I think were getting there.. Yes, Moncada is better at third than he is at second, but the Sox could expect better from him at second base in 2021 than they got from him in 2018. 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Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Elk Grove HS (Elk Grove, CA) and the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (4th) of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. So whether Im bunting every time or blooping it out there, I understand what my role is on this team. Find out how you can watch full episodes on our apps and other streaming platforms. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. I havent faced a whole lot of teams yet. On top of this, Madrigal has recently started to figure out which pitches he can drive and has begun to take advantage of that, sacrificing a bit of contact in the process a Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Brett Taylor is the Editor and Lead Cubs Writer at Bleacher Nation, and you can find him on Twitter at @BleacherNation and @Brett_A_Taylor. 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. Maybe he has turned a corner after a year off due to COVID, but betting on catching lightning in a bottle with either Beckham or Hernndez is not a risk a contender should be banking on. White Sox rookie second baseman Nick Madrigal entered Saturday with a .400 average (16-for-40) with four RBIs and four runs in 11 games. Just base hits, gap-to-gap and let the big guys do all the work.". Full Roster. For most, the first thing that comes to mind is that he stands just 5-7. : 5'7" / Wt. Ive just played these guys the most. Madrigal, 21, is officially listed by Oregon State as 5-foot-8. Nick Madrigal Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Nick Madrigal Position: Second Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-8 , 175lb (173cm, 79kg) Team: Chicago Cubs (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 1 1 Become a Stathead & He cuts down ground at shortstop in a very advanced way and puts himself in advantageous throwing positions. But maybe its an indication that Madrigal trade chatter in general picked up quickly in the wake of the Swanson deal? Madrigal worked a full count in his first plate appearance Tuesday against Michael Kopech before grounding out to shortstop. I dont need to try to hit home runs. One, and likely the most practical, is simply in reps at the position in the remainder of the offseason and during Spring Training. Right/Right. Despite the early struggles, its still early. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. At home or out-and-about, catch up with the best Nick has to offer anywhere, anytime. He was below average there for his first two years in the league, but many are acting like the major strides he has taken on the defensive side of the ball ONLY apply to third base. Had a couple of days off, maybe just get back into that timing for him. 3/5/1997 (25) BAT/THR. Changing of the Guard at Halas Hall, Senior Bowl Memories, Kmets Steps, Getsys Gang, and Other Bears Bullets, Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson Staying in Detroit, QB Gifts for Their Offensive Linemen Keep Getting Better and Better (Or Maybe Weirder), Very Cool: Luke Getsy is Coaching the Senior Bowl, Blackhawks 4, Sabres 3 (OT) Three Stars, Key Takeaways, Pre-Gamin: Blackhawks vs Sabres (7:30 PM CT) Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread, Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and Obsession, Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Elk Grove HS (Elk Grove, CA) and the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (4th) of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). Moreover, as a former top draft pick and top prospect who has hit at every level (until last year), you could understand why Madrigal might see himself as a starter right now and who might need those regular at bats to get himself back on rhythm. "Well, I guess first impressions were probably like everybody else," Manning said. Many were scratching their heads when the White Sox picked him up off the scrap heap a few days prior to Opening Day. If youre a trade partner, how much are you giving up for that? March 5, 1997 After all, the Cubs signed Dansby Swanson to play short, moving Nico Hoerner to second base and outside of 1 game in the Arizona Complex League for the White Sox at shortstop, Madrigal has played every inning of his professional career at second base. The White Sox selected Madrigal with the fourth overall pick in 2018, making him the second-highest drafted second baseman ever, and signed him for $6,411,400. Its something Ive heard a lot, but Im going to stick to my approach and the way Im swinging right now.. "The ball is starting to slow down a little bit. But if they want to use Madrigal at the hot corner, it could come in a multitude of ways. The scouts, coaches and other players had seen the 5-foot-7, 145-pounder play for three days at the showcase. He also shows outstanding instincts in the field, where he produces defensive gems and is extremely reliable on routine plays. So, if its a trade, then, I think you probably have to look at either picking up a very modest non-40-man type prospect return, or picking up a similar questions-but-upside big leaguer. (Ed Zurga / Getty Images). 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The risk outweighs the reward. He pivots his body and pushes off with his right foot, to put more strength behind the underhand toss. As for the third base thing, well see if he actually winds up working there in Spring Training. Madrigal struck out three times in Saturdays loss to the Brewers, the first time thats happened in his career. The Chicago White Sox second baseman hit Brady Singers next offering to center for an RBI single. Many thanks to him. Mendick brings more thump and better defense, while Garca brings more speed. The annual tournament brings together the top teams and players in California and concludes with a de facto state championship game. You write out your lineup at the beginning of the year and thats the last time you ever do that. Immediately after the crack of the bat, he moves to his right to get around the ball and places his left foot slightly behind his right while lowering his glove to the ground. Based on WRC+, Lamb was around 10-15% more productive than league average offensively with the Diamondbacks in 2016-17. It happens too quickly for the player at second to catch the ball--even though he didn't have to move his glove an inch. a player with the most electrifying tools. return. Jimmy Rollins signed autographed Rawlings pro Black Baseball Bat JSA #WP021342 . But the Oregon State commit isn't just a one-dimensional player. And Nick doesn't do that. Patrick Wisdom #16. This would be a bad idea, for a few reasons. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. 3 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100), Nick Madrigal (No. 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. I do, Madrigal said. Overall, he has been slightly below league average offensively, to go along with brutal defense (-34 career DRS). Or write about sports? Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. Based on xwOBA, Lamb was probably not quite as good as his results in 2016-17, but also definitely not as bad as his results in 2019-20. "(I'm) kind of a table-setter," Madrigal said. With the shift being banned, Madrigal at third base would mean hed be on the left side of the infield and near third base. And now that (the Cubs) have signed up (Dansby) Swanson, they kind of have an extra infielder in Nick Madrigal. Right/Right. After all, Madrigal showed in the second half his bat-to-ball skills are still as sharp as ever. : 165 lbs. "He gets on base and he'll turn that single into a double.". He was ramping up for the 2022 season when the lockout began in December 2021 and lost communication with the Cubs medical and coaching staff. Hes mostly played second base in collegeand projects to stay therehowever, could play shortstop with ease. His career ISO over 324 big-league plate appearances is a measly .089. Information on Bleacher Nation may contain errors or inaccuracies, though we try to avoid them. In fact, he told reporters in Milwaukee this past weekend he thinks its the first time its happened in his life. Levine: Are Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner extensions a priority for Cubs? 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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). Unlike some other second-base-capable players currently on the 40-man roster or at Triple-A Iowa Christopher Morel, Zach McKinstry, Miles Mastrobuoni, and David Bote, for example Madrigals value is generally limited by his ability to play only second base, or DH. Zach McKinstry #6. 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. 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. Join our linker program. (Age 23-148d, So Ive really tried to embrace that. He opted to attend Oregon State and became the best hitter and player in college baseball. The following is a list of winners of the Eisner Award, sorted by category.. Browse all Nickelodeon TV shows. 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. If I could do it again, Id probably hold him back out of Spring Training.. Kids can watch full episodes & videos, play games, and interact with their fave Nick Jr. characters on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Sky Also Head International, and Other Bulls Bullets, Exciting Homestand Finale, Stalock Concern, Provorov Drama in Philly, and Other Blackhawks Bullets, Aaron Rodgers Says a Bunch of Nothing, Coaching Search Updates, and Other NFL Bullets. The rookie separated his left shoulder while sliding feetfirst into third base Aug. 4 in Milwaukee. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Madrigals bat control is borderline otherworldly. Nick Madrigal aims to make the opening day roster. Eckstein echoed that and also talked about how Madrigals swing had more power than for what most gave him credit. Marquee Sports Network - Television Home of the Chicago Cubs and Sky. [Last year] was a short sample size. 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. 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. Yes. 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. If Madrigal could buy in, the best outcome seems to me to have him start the year at Iowa (hes not that old, and remember, has so little upper-level minors experience!). Jesse Rogers was on ESPN 1000 talking about the Cubs offseason so far, and while discussing catcher additions for the Cubs, spontaneously brought up Madrigal: The glaring hole behind the plate is a tough one to answer, because they have missed out on some guys . 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. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Status. Bleacher Nation is supported in part by affiliate advertising programs, which you can learn more about here. 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