Nick Madrigal aims to make the opening day roster. $399.99 Just base hits, gap-to-gap and let the big guys do all the work.". Birthdate. The White Sox selected Madrigal with the fourth overall pick in 2018, making him the second-highest drafted second baseman ever, and signed him for $6,411,400. So who knows. Hes mostly played second base in collegeand projects to stay therehowever, could play shortstop with ease. Levine: Are Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner extensions a priority for Cubs? The Eisner Awards have been presented since 1988, but there were no Eisner Awards in 1990 due to balloting mix-ups. 5' 8", 175 lbs. Odds & lines subject to change. Status. In many ways, 2022 was a learning opportunity for both Nick Madrigal and the Cubs. CARY, N.C.--By the fourth day of USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars, it didnt matter how tall Nick Madrigal was. All rights reserved. Because as a very specific type of hitter who can only play at second base, Hoerners move to second base is going to present a fundamental block to Madrigals playing time. An interesting leadoff option with his elite contact rate. Join our linker program. They took the best college hitter available in 2016 in 3B Nick Senzel (Tennessee) and have mixed in a few high schoolers with high upside in recent years. Barring him becoming an astounding defensive third baseman in one offseason, the Cubs are probably at their best defensively with either Patrick Wisdom, Christopher Morel or Zach McKinstry there in 2023. Everyone gets so caught up in how small he is, but the ball can come off his bat well, where the defenses will have to play him true. He's up to 175 pounds, but he's still small and possesses little raw power. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He was reinstated Aug. 28. I think I'm in a good place right now.". Here is where things get more interesting. His career ISO over 324 big-league plate appearances is a measly .089. They will want to find ways to keep his bat in the lineup, whether thats in the DH role, at second on off-days for Hoerner or Swanson or at third base. All 16 of Madrigals hits have been singles. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. But the Oregon State commit isn't just a one-dimensional player. His natural position is third base. Nick transfers what you see in a showcase into a game, and that's what's so exciting about him.". And now that (the Cubs) have signed up (Dansby) Swanson, they kind of have an extra infielder in Nick Madrigal. Sky Also Head International, and Other Bulls Bullets, Exciting Homestand Finale, Stalock Concern, Provorov Drama in Philly, and Other Blackhawks Bullets, Aaron Rodgers Says a Bunch of Nothing, Coaching Search Updates, and Other NFL Bullets. His strikeout rate 16.4 percent was nearly double his career average of 9 percent. Im not sure. At the moment though, Madrigal isn't sure where that might be. The best choice isnt on the bench, or in Charlotte its at third base. Madrigals bat control is borderline otherworldly. Or write about sports? 22,142nd in major league history) Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. We wanna have a really versatile infield, so we expect that hes definitely gonna work over there and take reps. Its not the way you think of a stereotypical third baseman power, slugger, but hes a really good hitter, really good player. For trade purposes or otherwise. The path that Madrigal took to become so polished at 17 years old isn't a complicated one. : 165 lbs. "You know offensively, he creates things as well," Eckstein said. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Not by any means. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. He batted .311/.377/.414 in his first full pro season in 2019, advancing from high Class A to Triple-A and leading the Minors with a strikeout rate of just 3.0 percent -- the best since Willians Astudillo's 2.4 percent mark in 2015. Admittedly, I have not been as high on him as others. Because Chicago waited more than six days to promote Madrigal, he won't accrue a full year of service time for 2020 and can't become a free agent until after '26. International signing period opens with seven White Sox additions, It is that time again for Marco Paddy, with Luis Reyes and Abraham Nez garnering the biggest bonuses and Juan Uribe Jr. among the signing class, Uribe Jr. signing allows White Sox fans to romanticize, South Side Sox Top Prospect No. He was ramping up for the 2022 season when the lockout began in December 2021 and lost communication with the Cubs medical and coaching staff. He doesn't drive the ball to the opposite field or in the air very often, resulting in just four homers and 40 extra-base hits in 163 pro games. He cuts down ground at shortstop in a very advanced way and puts himself in advantageous throwing positions. On one sprint toward the bag, the righthanded-hitting Madrigal was clocked at 4.04--also a 70-grade time. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Elk Grove HS (Elk Grove, CA) and the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (4th) of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). Very uncharacteristic of him. He squared up a 94-mph Kopech fastball in the fifth, hitting a single into center field. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. In 28 games across August and September (before landing on the injured list to end the season), Madrigal hit .277 with a .348 on-base percentage, which are more in-line with his career numbers (.289/.336). $350.00 + $28.45 shipping . Its something weve all worked for (and) talked about. Unlike some other second-base-capable players currently on the 40-man roster or at Triple-A Iowa Christopher Morel, Zach McKinstry, Miles Mastrobuoni, and David Bote, for example Madrigals value is generally limited by his ability to play only second base, or DH. In fact, he told reporters in Milwaukee this past weekend he thinks its the first time its happened in his life. Its just one of those things.. Second Baseman, Shortstop and Centerfielder, Born: This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. He pivots his body and pushes off with his right foot, to put more strength behind the underhand toss. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal entered Saturday ranked second in the majors with a .316 average (12-for-38) with two strikes and 5-for-14 (.357) after an 0-2 count. Power (35): While there's no question that Madrigal will hit, there are concerns as to how much impact he'll make at the plate. I feel like I've been seeing the ball better, Madrigal said pregame. As the ball meets leather, Madrigal is already starting the motion to toss to second. The following is a list of winners of the Eisner Award, sorted by category.. Arb Eligible: 2024 Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$1.23M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 2.164 Moreover, even though he comes with the pedigree and unique upside that made him attractive to the Cubs last year, his first season back after the hamstring tear was not exactly inspiring. High School: Elk Grove HS (Elk Grove, CA), School: Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR), Debut: 1. a. : a small notch, groove, or chip. The second way could come in the form of lineup manipulation and matchups. [Last year] was a short sample size. Jimmy Rollins signed autographed Rawlings pro Black Baseball Bat JSA #WP021342 . The double play drills were the clearest indication. Kids can watch full episodes & videos, play games, and interact with their fave Nick Jr. characters on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. You know the problem there. While he could get by at shortstop a la David Eckstein with a high baseball IQ and a quick release, he's better suited for second base. High School: Elk Grove (Calif.) HS. Today we're previewing baseballs glamour position: the middle infield. Obviously the Cubs are preparing to think creatively about how they can get Madrigal more opportunities. Thats something Im looking for. One, this isnt the time for someone with no MLB experience to try and get his sea legs. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Hes certain extra-base hits are going to come. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. Could he be part of a package that brings you back a catcher? Madrigals double over the head of right fielder Joey Gallo with two outs in the ninth inning gave the Sox a 2-1 victory Saturday against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field. After returning from the groin strain in August, however, he was just about a league-average hitter the rest of the way. This year, at Triple-A Charlotte, Beckham is only managing a .635 OPS so far in a hitters league. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. a player with the most electrifying tools. I can understand wanting to see if he could even remotely handle third base, leaving you with at least a possible option for some of his starts. Find out more. That package could contain the most advanced defensive middle infielder in the entire class, according to TOS position player coordinator David Eckstein, a former major leaguer who stands just 5-foot-6. 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Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The scouts, coaches and other players had seen the 5-foot-7, 145-pounder play for three days at the showcase. Madrigal should provide an offensive and defensive upgrade over the Garcia/Mendick tandem for a Chicago club looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. They can't just suffocate him like within the outfield and come in, because he has the ability to go gap-to-gap with his swing.". What he does defensively is very impressive for a player his age, an American League crosschecker said. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. He also shows outstanding instincts in the field, where he produces defensive gems and is extremely reliable on routine plays. Nick Madrigal's first at-bat as a Cub: Watched first five pitches (from 3-0 to 3-2), fouled off a pitch and then grounded out. I've seen a lot of those guys over there the last couple years being over there, but I feel like I'm focused on my process. He opted to attend Oregon State and became the best hitter and player in college baseball. us. Bleacher Nation is a private media site owned and operated by Betsperts, Inc., and it is not affiliated in any way with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox, or the Chicago Blackhawks. Zach McKinstry can also move all around, and it remains to be seen whether he makes the team out of Spring Training. Per FanGraphs measurements, Madrigal entered Sundays contest with a 100% in-zone contact rate. Sky Also Head International, and Other Bulls Bullets, Exciting Homestand Finale, Stalock Concern, Provorov Drama in Philly, and Other Blackhawks Bullets, Aaron Rodgers Says a Bunch of Nothing, Coaching Search Updates, and Other NFL Bullets. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The risk outweighs the reward. Madrigal has not played third base in his career. After all, Madrigal showed in the second half his bat-to-ball skills are still as sharp as ever. January 17, 2023 6:23pm. I feel like I'm getting back on track offensively and its just a matter of time anyways, said Madrigal, who went 1-for-3 Tuesday, against the Sox, before the game. Theyd occasionally put Javy Bez at third base and Ben Zobrist, Tommy La Stella and others at second and move Kris Bryant to the outfield, knowing that the bulk of the grounders would go to third with a right-handed heavy lineup. Madrigal entered Saturday with a .400 average (16-for-40) with four RBIs and four runs in 11 games. The White Sox injected a player with the most electrifying tools among all of baseball's prospects into their lineup on Opening Day. He also caused havoc on the bases, stealing three bases, the second-most of any player at TOS. Madrigal has gotten off to a slow start at the plate through his first month in a Cubs uniform, carrying a .210/.269/.258 slash line into Tuesday. I took a lot of heat on Twitter for throwing this idea out there, as people are VERY protective of Moncada and dont want to do anything to disturb the roll he is on both offensively and defensively. As outlined, the more traditional, safe options are less than inspiring. Additionally, with more shifting and less balls in play in general, baseball is becoming more and more positionless. The 21-year old stands at 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds. This would be a bad idea, for a few reasons. Maybe try and steal a couple bags. Regardless, the main priority for the Cubs and Madrigal is health throughout the course of the 2023 season. Madrigal worked a full count in his first plate appearance Tuesday against Michael Kopech before grounding out to shortstop. Additionally, if the Cubs are facing a left-handed starter or a pitcher who right-handed hitters have success against, the team could opt to sacrifice some defense to keep Madrigals bat He could eventually become a 2B/3B option, but not likely this season. I havent faced a whole lot of teams yet. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Born: Mar 5, 1997 in Sacramento, CA. : 5'7" / Wt. Madrigal posted 70-grade run times throughout the tournament, and was the third-fastest player in the 60-yard dash, with electronic times of 6.50 and 6.63. Because Madrigals possible role is so specific and limited, the pool of trade partners will also be limited. David Bote is off the 40-man roster and will be at Iowa until/unless theres a need. I feel like I'm getting back on track offensively and its just a matter of time anyways, said Madrigal, who went 1-for-3 Tuesday, against the Sox, before the game. Obviously the Cubs are preparing to think creatively about how they can get Madrigal more opportunities. The Cubs likely just want to preserve as much flexibility as possible for now, because theres no harm in it when youre just talking about mid-January. My typical lineup would see Moncada at second and Lamb at third vs RHP, letting Moncada head back to his spot at third base against LHP and starting one of Mendick or Garca at second base. Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$1.23M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 2.164 Bat vs Pitch; Switch Player Nick Madrigal #1. However, that might not matter anymore, as Madrigals hamstring tear may end his season and serves as another major body blow to an already severely depleted White Sox offense. Find all your favorite shows on Nick.com! If he *does* offer the bat he showed in 2020 and 2021 (.317/.358/.406/111 $319.99 . March 5, 1997 Its just going to come naturally. "From just watching, he has the tendency of being more into the air as opposed to a line drive," Eckstein said. us
Chase Strumpf was not added to the 40-man roster in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, was not selected, and has not yet played at Triple-A. In his final at-bat Tuesday, Madrigal hit a well-struck line drive that Adam Engel tracked down in center field. UNLESS they make a trade. Madrigals diminutive size often comes up in conversation, though Jose Altuve, the 5-6 Astros second baseman and 2017 American League MVP, overcame similar doubts when he came I guess well see, and theres not a ton of harm in giving him some time to work with the coaches there, and even a Spring Training start or two. The annual tournament brings together the top teams and players in California and concludes with a de facto state championship game. Is it a perfect solution? So size doesn't matter at the end of the day, it's just how you play the game and how hard you play it.". Mostly, it wouldnt really impact what they were expected to be or do in 2023. The Boras Family Foundation announced the field for the 2023 Boras Classic of California on Wednesday. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. 2021 Topps Museum Collection Nick Madrigal Archival Autograph Card Auto /200 Autograph ON CARD AUTO SP /50 . I think one thing that's a little sneaky about him is the fact that he does have pop. "Buckets of ground balls," Madrigal said. "You can see it all you want in showcase, because there are a lot of guys out there. 2 on the annual green buildings list, ahead of New York and California, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Based on xwOBA, Lamb was probably not quite as good as his results in 2016-17, but also definitely not as bad as his results in 2019-20. Until Rick Hahn provides a reinforcement, which is vital, desperate times call for desperate measures. So, yes, people are going to talk about trades. On top of this, Madrigal has recently started to figure out which pitches he can drive and has begun to take advantage of that, sacrificing a bit of contact in the process a small price to pay for someone with his otherworldly bat-to-ball skills. Nick Madrigal is a right-handed middle infielder from Oregon State University. Down on the farm, Tim Beckham and Marco Hernndez are the options, both with MLB experience at second base. Its something Ive heard a lot, but Im going to stick to my approach and the way Im swinging right now.. Immediately after the crack of the bat, he moves to his right to get around the ball and places his left foot slightly behind his right while lowering his glove to the ground. Is it radical? Its the type of injury that could have stemmed from overcompensating on his hamstring. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Like Morel, hes more of a true utility guy than a dedicated second base option. However, it is the best of the available options. Its not entirely clear whether that extends into Spring Training, much less the regular season, but its something thatll be worked on. Beckham, a former No. By. 5' 8", 175 lbs. But, if he stays healthy, just where does Madrigal fit? "I mean, like Dustin Pedroia. He has struggled over the course of three years in the bigs, to the tune of a 67 WRC+, and almost never walks. Do you have a sports website? Im just saying that, with Nico Hoerner the crystal clear starter at second base now, the situation with Madrigal, specifically, is going to be challenging. If I could do it again, Id probably hold him back out of Spring Training.. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. 39) ranks among the game's best prospects. No one seems to out-pizza the Hut for Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and his staff. Run (60): Madrigal not only possesses plus speed, but he's also aggressive and has good instincts on the bases. Ultimately, inserting it would likely shift Moncada back to the position he came up playing, second base. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. I do, Madrigal said. Thats why the Cubs want to learn from 2022 and have a healthy Madrigal, because it leads to success offensively. Maybe theres a trade to be had . Do you have a sports website? Ht. Burger only has 100 ABs under his belt after a three-year hiatus from baseball. High School: Elk Grove HS (Elk Grove, CA), School: Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR), Rookie Status: Madrigal, 25, had been acquired at the 2021 trade deadline from the White Sox in the Craig Kimbrel trade and was returning from a massive injury, a hamstring tear that caused him to miss the rest of that 2021 season. Sound off on why that is a terrible idea in the comments below but try not to sound like Moncadas helicopter parent, please. He's gifted enough as a hitter to make adjustments to add more power, albeit likely with reduced batting averages. At home or out-and-about, catch up with the best Nick has to offer anywhere, anytime. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. But what we havent talked about much is the follow-up question: so what happens, then, to all those second base options the Cubs had been building up on the roster, and particularly Nick Madrigal? BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! "I feel like I'm seeing [the ball] better," he said after the 3-1 Cubs loss. Yeah, I do. Nick Madrigal has been a more important part of this White Sox team than I ever expected. Madrigal, 21, is officially listed by Oregon State as 5-foot-8. Im not saying you couldnt option him to Iowa (youd have to get buy-in, though ). Easy enough. So, if its a trade, then, I think you probably have to look at either picking up a very modest non-40-man type prospect return, or picking up a similar questions-but-upside big leaguer. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. (Age 23-148d, Given everything weve discussed above, I dont think theres any question that the Cubs would SPRINT to acquire a catcher from the Blue Jays with Madrigal as a key component of the trade. Youre gonna have injuries, youre gonna have poor performances. Maybe he has turned a corner after a year off due to COVID, but betting on catching lightning in a bottle with either Beckham or Hernndez is not a risk a contender should be banking on. Yes, the Cubs can and more likely will open up a spot by way of the traditional DFA, but if you could make a trade first, thatd probably be preferable. MIGUEL CABRERA AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL BAT - JSA WITNESSED - SIGNED RAWLINGS PRO . Bleacher Nation is a private media site owned and operated by Betsperts, Inc., and it is not affiliated in any way with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox, or the Chicago Blackhawks. Madrigal struck out three times in Saturdays loss to the Brewers, the first time thats happened in his career. Having as many good players as you can is really valuable, and I think were getting there.. Now, what to do about the defense? Now they're adding the best contact hitter in the Minors. Sure, Madrigal could get occasional starts at second and at DH, but as a contact-oriented bat, whose role in an offense is to provide such a different look from the rest of your crew, Im not so sure hes what you think of as a traditional bench guy. 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