![]() ![]() “An offensive player at a position that’s typically defensive is something that’s very hard to find, so we’re excited to have him.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĬatcher Jacob Nottingham hits two home runs after being reacquired by Milwaukee BrewersĬast off by the Milwaukee Brewers a little over a week ago, catcher Jacob Nottingham made an impactful return after the team reacquired him in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. “We think that at this stage in his career, he’s got the potential to hit in the middle of the lineup,” he said. Now that’s a reason for Billy Beane to go after him and he expressed it yesterday during an interview on 95.7 The Game on the Damon Bruce Show. Law continues to project the future catcher as someone with a 70-grade raw power – on an 80-point scale – who could eventually develop into a 20 to 25 home run per year guy. In his glowing review, he sees Nottingham as a potential star so long as he can stay behind the plate. However, ESPN insider Keith Law feels the newest member of the A’s organization was a steal. McDaniel’s final projection states, “Nottingham could be an above average everyday catcher.” The A’s have shown they have no problem sticking with ‘offense-first’ type catchers the last couple years: Stephen Vogt, Josh Phegley, Derek Norris, John Jaso. FanGraph’s Kiley McDaniel who recently asked a scout about Nottigham’s defense ability the scout told him, “Nottingham gets a little too high or low on himself based on offensive results, and there are some mechanical issues to work out behind the plate, but this is normal for a 20 year old.” Whether or not he’s going to become a Gold Glover – he wont – makes no difference. On the other side of the ball, the only knock on the kid is if he will be able to stay behind the plate. These adjustments made in just a one-year span have made a huge difference in his production. The power is created by his backside becoming stacked before sending all his body through the ball. His hands also flutter and drift back a bit before coming through the zone in sync with his small leg kick. However, you’ll also see that when he begins his swing, he floats back before coming forward with somewhat of a lunge in all it’s more of a coiled swing. When you watch the video below from 2014, you’ll see plenty of pop and plenty of power, something Nottingham naturally has. The reason for the huge difference in his batting has been the adjustments he’s made within his swing. ![]() His SO/BB reached its peak in 2014 when it ballooned to 27.0%, but in just a year’s span has lowered all the way down to 18.5%. 307), he did have a problem early on with striking out often. Although his on-base percentage (OBP) has never fluttered below. Another comforting trend is his strikeout percentage (SO/PA) ratio. 217 ISO, specifically) across all of Class-A.” The crazy part is his ISO number – measuring a hitter’s power and how often a player hits for extra bases – is up nearly 70 points in High-A. While playing for the River Bandits, according to, “Nottingham produced the third-best isolated-power figure (a. 974 OPS and while it’s just been 17 games, there’s reason to believe the positive trend is not a fluke. Easily earning himself a mid-season call up to High-A ball in the California League – known for grooming hitters – he continues to impress. 326/.383/.558, while blasting 10 home runs in just 59 games. Nottingham absolutely wrecked the Midwest League on the Quad Cities River Bandits (Houston’s Single-A affiliate), slashing. 238/.325/.385 in two years of rookie ball, he exploded in 2015. These batting traits he carries are not ones that the position he plays tends to develop – its either you have it or you don’t.Īfter slashing just. Last year playing for the Greeneville Astros of the Appalachian League in rookie ball, he caught the eye of evaluators with his smooth stroke and advanced offensive approach, something not common amongst catchers. Over his short three-year career in the minors, he has grabbed the attention of many, and using the raving reviews that he’s received, I have compiled an all-you-need-to-know report about the newest addition to the Oakland Athletics farm system. It’s rare that a player with plus power – which he has demonstrated – also can hit for average. Still just 20 years of age, Jacob Nottingham has amazing size for a catcher and contributes heavily with his bat. “The Sheriff of Nottingham” (everyone needs a nickname) is supposed to be the prize of the trade and for good reason. Drafted out of Redlands HS in the 6 th Round of the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft ![]()
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