"40 in 40" - Kalish, Ryan
by BobZupcic on Jan 3, 2011 10:42 AM EST
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Name: Kalish, Ryan
Position: Outfielder
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
#: 55
Age: 23
Size: 6' 1" 205 lbs
Acquired: Drafted in the 9th round of the 2006 Amateur Draft
Contract: Pre-Arb
Comments: Thanks to the departure of Casey Kelly, Kalish sits at the top of many Red Sox prospects lists. He projects to be a very good major league outfielder who can hit for some power and steal some bases. Kalish posseses the defensive prowess and speed to roam centerfield for the parent club and may be doing so in the very near future. In 2010 Ryan was forced up to the parent club primarily due to injuries and performed well for a 22 year old posting 0.252/0.305/0.405 slash line in 179 PA. While these do not look great on the surface, he performed much better in September (0.808 OPS) than in August (0.583 OPS) which could show that he needed a small adjustment period. He stole 10 bases in only 53 games, getting caught only once.
Career Stats (minors)
PA: 1590
BA: 0.284
OBP: 0.372
SLG: 0.438
OPS: 0.810
HR/SB: 40/85
Unique Stat: In 2010, Kalish played at 3 levels, AA, AAA and the Majors. Between those three levels he hit 17 HR and stole 35 bases.
Analysis: Kalish showed in 2010 that he is either ready or nearly ready to play in the majors. It's not hard to fathom that he will slide right into J.D. Drew's spot as the team's starting RF in 2012. What is done with Kalish in 2011 is a bit of a mystery, although the indications are that he will start in Pawtucket to get max playing time. The likelyhood of him seeing more time with Boston in 2011 is very high either due to injury, lack of performance or as a September call-up if everything works out with the starting outfielders. He projects to be a 20/20 type outfielder with above average defense at any of the outfield positions.
Tomorrow: John Lackey
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Leaning more towards center for me
Especially if Reddick finally figures it out.
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+1
I want to see that cannon in right.
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Jan 4, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
agreed
Dewey and KBR are just.......too........sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!
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Time for me to sharpen the blades
Lackey’s up tomorrow.
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Darnell really should win the OF bench spot
Darnell has better speed then Kalish and bats righty, something none of our starting outfielders currently do. I do feel Kalish will have a great future with the Sox.
Agreed. Both Kalish and the Sox
are better served having Kalish in the minors and ready to step in for Drew next year.
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There is a lot to like about Kalish
He needs a little more seasoning though and I hope he starts in Pawtucket and just rips it up there. I do fear that he will be the option shuttle boy this season though, much like Buchholz and Youk were early in their careers. That always drives me crazy.
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Having a good bench wins a world series
just ask Doug Mientkiewicz, Pokey Reese, and Dave Roberts….
The Sox are better off with McDonald as 5th outfielder.
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I think so
between the facts that:
-Lowrie, Scutaro, and Youk can all play multiple positions if necessary, so there is less need for 2 UIs (Plus Salty has played some first if desperate)
-Cameron and Ells are both coming off years they barely played and Drew will probably need to be given a good amount of days off
the need for 5 outfielders seems to outweigh the need for 6 infielders.
i agree - i think i remember a discussion like this in a previous post
just wondering if anything new has been determined.
anything could happen during the spring but as of today, i really think a fifth right handed bat is needed for the line up – and mac has just that.
some years, the sox have started the season light on the the pitching. going with 11 in 2009, and maybe in other years. Terry, doesn’t think there is enough work for 12 pitchers in april.
if terry goes with that strategy, it will be interesting how he will manipulate the roster regarding waivers and that sort of stuff.
And DMac,
fully integrated into the team (working out with Pedroia, Ells & others this offseason), more confident in being in the Show after playing most of 2010, could find himself hitting, fielding and running the bases even better in 2011, while adding much to the personality of the team. IMO, he could work himself into a full time job somewhere, perhaps by the trade deadline.
WHOAA
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by Dustin's #1 Fan on Jan 3, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12500479
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by Dustin's #1 Fan on Jan 4, 2011 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
I feel having one less bullpen pitcher won't be the death of the Sox
If we spot Wake and Doubrout in the bullpen those are both guys who can exceed throwing 25 pitches in an appearance if effective. We have a lot of dynamic bullpen pitchers if the bullpen looks like this:
Closer-Pap
Set Up Man-Jenks and Bard
Utility Reliever-Dan Wheller
Lefty Specialist/long reliever-Felix Doubrot
Lefty Specialist-Chokeajima
…Atchinson, Albers, Hill, and Miller are only for provided depth in my opinion. Unless you want to put Doubrot in a similar position as Kalish, waiting for the departure of Dice K then you may see either Atchinson or Albers. Hill’s only chance of making the team is if he re-establishes the curve.
Again with the nicknames.
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by TheLoneDavid on Jan 3, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
the thing is, of those depth players,
I believe only Miller can be sent to the minors without passing through waivers. So unless we carry 12 pitchers, we’re likely to lose bullpen depth.
Yeah I did actually think about that
They can still be re-negitiated for minor league deals if they do not make the team. Rich Hill is not above the minor leagues, even if his agent claims to have recieved several big league offers.
by Slap Baseball on Jan 5, 2011 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Kalish
Is my new favorite Sox player. I don’t even feel like he can fail. It’s kinda the gut feeling I had with Pedroia and then Lester. That said, he will no doubt start in the Boston outfield in 2012. I am all for starting him in Pawtucket, but if anyone goes down for more than a 15-day DL stint, I say plug him in.
I'm pretty sure even if someone goes down for a 15 day DL
he’ll be called up. Unless he’s awful to start this year, which I sincerely doubt.
Those options can be harmful
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by Dustin's #1 Fan on Jan 4, 2011 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
nevermind I just looked deeper into options, they are not.
my ignorance ftl.. :(
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by Dustin's #1 Fan on Jan 4, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Is there any star potential here
I’ve been following Kalish for awhile and there’s a lot to like but I’m having a hard time seeing him as anything more than a solid major league outfielder. Ironically enough, the closest comparison in my mind would be former Sox prospect David Murphy. Someone with no real weaknesses but will never be in any All Star game.
I’d love to be wrong about this. Does anyone see him as being a 5-6 WAR player at any point?
Depends...
… I think my most optimistic (while still being vaguely realistic) Kalish projection is something like J.D. Drew, with slightly less home run power, but better numbers on the basepaths. Maybe a couple of peak years with ~ 5+ WAR, but more like 3.5 on the average.
Maybe not a star, but certainly very useful.
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Jan 4, 2011 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Judging what Ive seen from him
he can play good defense while having a strong arm. His bat is good for 20-30 HRs (JD Drew-like) and 25 SBs.
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by Dustin's #1 Fan on Jan 4, 2011 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Wouldn't mind two 20/20 guys on the team
Kalish would go well with Pedroia.
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by TheLoneDavid on Jan 4, 2011 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
I would love Kalish taking over rightfield for the sox in 2012-20??
This is his scouting report from SoxProspects.com
Scouting Report: Excellent athlete with a solid build, good bat speed, and lots of quickness. Plays the game at full tilt. The organization has worked with Kalish on his plate patience, and over time he has come to demonstrate an excellent approach at the plate. Average to above-average present power, has potential to add more. Makes solid contact and hits to all fields. Above-average speed. Steals a lot of bases due to his quick acceleration and high intelligence on the basepaths. In the field, he has a reliable glove, excellent range, an average arm, and average accuracy. Tough competitor with a mature demeanor. Kalish tends to be a very popular player with coaches, teammates, and fans. Plays all three outfield positions. Likely projects as a corner outfielder at the major league level, but should be able to cover spot duty in center field. Missed part of 2007 season with a wrist injury that lingered throughout the 2008 season.
Potential to add even more power. Damn. He is like a JD Drew of young.
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by Dustin's #1 Fan on Jan 4, 2011 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Like I said up top
I want him in center. If he’s playing center that means Reddick figured it out and is playing right.
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by TheLoneDavid on Jan 4, 2011 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
I suppose that does sound about right
Though if he could stay in center while hitting like Drew, then I would consider him a star. If he has to move to right, then I think he becomes a lot more average.
Some comp him at someone like Darin Erstad
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/erstada01.shtml
Noting specifically Erstad’s 97-98 campaigns
Here’s hoping he doesn’t have Erstad’s career trend, however
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