Jay Bruce's early walk rate

I got to watch his games against the pirates and his plate discipline was excellent. Maybe he felt like Vlad did about being in the DR. I believe his quote was “You don’t walk off the island”. Maybe Bruce felt like walking wasn’t going to get him to the majors faster? He should say someday when asked that “You don’t walk out of Triple A”.

regulars. He won’t be as patient as guys like Miguel Cabrera or Adam Dunn, but he wont resemble Francoeur. He’s aggressive, and sometimes overly aggressive, but he’s not anywhere near Francoeur’s lack of discipline.

I think it’s still too early to make any real comment. Bruce sure looks like he can hit, though.

He exudes confidence at the plate. Watching him in his first five games has been a treat. There really hasn’t been a thing he hasn’t done well so far, from his fielding (there’s no doubt he can handle CF at least for the time being) to his baserunning (he’s taking extra bases and looking absolutely outstanding) to his plate discipline (even besides the five walks he’s working the count into a favorable situation seemingly every time up) to his power (his walk-off today was launched and everything he touches is a rocket). I really can’t help but think we’re seeing the beginning of a Hall of Fame career based off of everything I’ve seen this week.

With respect and homage to Lloyd Bentsen: I know Jeff Francoeur, I rooted for Jeff Francoeur, Jeff Francoeur was a friend of mine… Jay Bruce is no Jeff Francoeur. Bruce has thus far exhibited a great batting eye, has a lightning quick bat with strong wrists, and can run. Sure, he’s not going to hit .700, but he’s likely a better hitter right now than Jeff Francoeur will ever be. And I’m a Braves fan and root like crazy for Francoeur!

can you imagine if the reds would have held on to hamilton? i’m not saying that they aren’t better off w/ volquez given their need for pitching but that outfield could’ve potentially been amongst the best ever from a hitting perspective.