Casey Mcgehee, 3B, MIL

by Moozazan on Jun 30, 2009 12:42 AM EDT Comment 10 comments

Casey McGehee has been grabbing bats over the last month at 2b/3b/of for the brewers putting up a line in 107 ABS of 4 HR, 17 RBI, 12 BB .3364/.3967/.5421 slash line and a .408 wOBA. Most of this production has come in the last 13 games (as im looking this up i see that he hit a GS today, giving him 5 bombs) with hits in five straight games and four homers over that time with 10 RBI.

Where did he come from, i see that he was in the Cubs organization since drafted out of Fresno St, at 26 he is coming into his prime years? Does he have a place at 3b for the brewers, will he keep hitting, what kind of upside/potential does he possess?

Thanks for the input.

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I really wouldn't expect all that much

I certainly wish Casey the best, any maybe he’s a rare late bloomer, but most of the evidence suggested below average offense. I always thought that he had a shot to make the bigs, but that was due to his versatility (former catcher). I think, in the right situation, long run, he could find opportunities as an end of the bench guy in the bigs, but I don’t expect the offensive output to continue at this rate, and I don’t expect it to be, say, above average for any position he might play on a semi-regular basis.

That said, wish him the best except against the Cubs.

by toonsterwu on Jun 30, 2009 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Casey grew up in a town near me

and went to a “rival” high school, even though when he was in school my school hadn’t been created, so I am definitely pulling for the guy. I’d say he settles in as a nice UTIL guy, with a little much-needed power off of the bench. I wouldn’t expect a Zobrist-esque breakout, but he could end up being a useful player with a long career if he keeps up his versatility.

Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson

by gore51 on Jun 30, 2009 1:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pretty much what they said

Mostly I just wanted to reply because you quoted his slash stats to the fourth decimal and that amused me.

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jun 30, 2009 2:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I dunno, McGehee has a little captain in 'im

McGehee has some game. He isn’t going to beat his team on defense, that’s for sure. Legit tools in the field. And he has got some impressive drive power. And he makes contact. I think the Brewers may have another Scott Podsednik story on their hands. Obviously two different types of players. However, McGehee has that same stigma as a player who is going to rise to the level where he plays. And with second base wide open this season in Milwaukee, he’s going to get the chance.

by StickRat on Jun 30, 2009 3:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Was that a Jeter comp you were throwing out? Or just a reference to alcohol?

(Or cereal??)

by mraver on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So you don’t think highly of him I take it?

by StickRat on Jun 30, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have

a rather unhealthy interest in Casey McGehee. My friends texted me last night when he hit that GS off of the Mets.

As far as not beating his team on defense – he hasnt looked too good so far. Some plays routine, others not.

An interesting comp to throw out there as an upside – Ty Wigginton?

Both were/are 2b/3b types. McGehee walks a bit more than Wiggingon historically, but neither walks a ton.

Assuming McGehee is developing a bit of power in his prime years, look at their stats to this point
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McGehee has a career Milb line of 280/330/410
Wigginton Career: 270/330/455

Their “listed” height and weight are also similar

McGehee – 6’1, 195
Wigginton – 6’0, 200

I’m certainly pulling for Casey. It’s a good story.

by benzalman on Jun 30, 2009 10:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bill Hall hasnt worked out but thay Have Mat Gamel who might be a good one but If I am the brewers I definately hold on to McGehee

by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 30, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Getting lots of fastballs to hit

He has been a big surprise for the Brewers this year. I agree with what a lot of the people have said already in that if you rely on him too much, his numbers will come back down to earth.

He is nursing a bad knee right now as well, so at any time, that could pose problems for him. He has been playing out of postion with the Brewers since Rickie Weeks went down, but he is a pretty good defensive third baseman.

He creams fastballs. So I think that once the league gets to see him and it gets around, he will see a lot more breaking pitches and that will put a serious damper on his numbers, as he has yet to prove he can handle the junk.

When 2010 begins, if still a Brewer, he becomes a bench player again.

by backtocali on Jul 1, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Saying he won't continue at his current pace is meaningless

Other than Pujols and a couple others, who would? He hit well in Iowa and has a plus glove. He’s better than a fair number of guys starting now at 3B.

by JetSam on Jul 2, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs