Prince Fielder

by Pigs57 on Apr 22, 2006 4:36 PM EDT

I'm watching the Brewers/Reds game on TV, and I can't help but notice how big and thick Prince Fielder is through the chest and shoulders.

He is off to a fine start (including his HR and 2B today), and I'm very impressed with his swing. It is the definition of "compact" through the hitting zone, and he develops excellent bat speed.

I'm impressed.

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Baby got back....

Let's hope that he passes on seconds during the long flights during roadtrips....

I love Prince Fielder as a prospect, but the weight issue is always going to be a big worry with him.

by The Rocc on Apr 22, 2006 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

The dude is still agile though. He did a split yesterday trying to strech on a throw (the one Phillips scored from second on that ESPN showed 1000+ times). I was really impressed he didn't rip his groin off his leg. Mine would have.

"Chuck Lamar, you're fired"- Stuart Sternburg.

by Tyler on Apr 22, 2006 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

Pretty fast, too

During the Mets series he beat Beltran to the bag from the outfield grass (the play Carlos got injured on) and stole a base. Granted, the steal was on LoDuca, but still, he's a lot faster than he looks.

by MontrealMets on Apr 22, 2006 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Eh

Sumo wrestlers have to do full splits and lean forward as part of their training, and while Prince may be big, he's small compared to a lot of those guys...

"If there wasn't nine guys out in the field, I'd have a hit every time except when I strike out." - Delmon Young

by Brickhaus on Apr 22, 2006 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Fielder

You'd be surprized how quick he is. For someone of his size his speed has probably been unparrelled. This guy is a monster. I saw him when the Brewers came to Shea. He has good hands and first, and like a past poster said, he stole a base. Someone on the radio compared him to the "good" mo vaughn. This guy is a much better athele than that.

by JD Sussman on Apr 23, 2006 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions