tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post5328705897098731957..comments2024-03-28T09:55:54.830-07:00Comments on When the Giants Come to Town...: Scouting the 2018 Draft: Kumar RockerDrBGiantsfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574563470247927739noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-70161573469735569602017-10-10T13:32:30.764-07:002017-10-10T13:32:30.764-07:00Kenley Jansen is exactly who I thought of also, an...Kenley Jansen is exactly who I thought of also, and the potential of having a pitcher like that in the starting rotation is breathtaking. My only concern is that I have read that Rocker can be a bit more hittable at times than expected, suggesting that his fastball may sometimes straighten out or his command wavers at times. Whereas Rocker has more current stuff and velocity than Hankins, the latter has the edge on command and pitchability at this time, with the potential for added velocity. Of course, development can help iron out those weaknesses and one point in favor of Rocker is that he is 6 months younger than Hankins- the latter will have just turned 19 at the time of the draft, a bit old for a HS draftee. Ultimately the Giants are guaranteed the chance at obtaining one of them, and with true ace pitching being the rarest commodity in the sport, I would be happy with the chance for either prospect. baseballjunkienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-18013570652853641782017-10-08T11:29:04.970-07:002017-10-08T11:29:04.970-07:00I commented earlier that Rocker is my favorite of ...I commented earlier that Rocker is my favorite of the pitching prospects and so far he still is with Hankins a close second and Singer third. I guess my only criticism (and it's pretty nit-picky) is I'd like to see him tighten up the delivery just a hair as it looks like he gets a little lax and almost casual with it sometimes. But that's a real minor criticism, of course I love that his delivery is so low effort, and his athleticism and fluid delivery are real impressive too. <br /><br />I love the size and strength, too. Reminds me of Bumgarner in the sense that he's "a man" as Bochy described, and going deep into start after start doesn't look like it would be a problem at all. When I first saw video of him the name that popped into my head was Kenley Jansen except a younger and SP version. Definitely excited about him.rootbeer181https://www.blogger.com/profile/01391136940241780324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-28900454321223616372017-10-08T09:57:11.199-07:002017-10-08T09:57:11.199-07:00I've read about Rocker, too. He's another...I've read about Rocker, too. He's another outstanding HS pitcher. I think you're right when you're talking about 'he's here' when it comes to his physical development. <br /><br />And he is the other prep-star pitcher that I really liked. Honestly, I think between Hankins and Rocker, there is no way the Giants could make a 'bad' choice if they took one over the other. Or even Singer, though I'd rather gamble on the HSers.<br /><br />MosesZDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702323080585738748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389427040394111033.post-20291510848946189602017-10-08T09:36:25.697-07:002017-10-08T09:36:25.697-07:00Would love either Hankins or Rocker at this point....Would love either Hankins or Rocker at this point. Seems to be lots of good high school prospects this draft. Would not be surprised to see a really good one drop to the Giants in the 2nd round. I would also not be surprised if at some point Singer dropped off your top 3 prior to the draft.Eriknoreply@blogger.com