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A few numbers to consider…

2022 OBP v. all pitchers: Slater .366, Pederson .353 (I would not characterize that as “has the best OBP on the team - by a mile”).  

Slater 2021 OBP v. RH: .230, OPS: .497
Slater 2022 OBP v. RH: .350, OPS: .710

Was 2022 an aberation or did he finally unlock the secret to hitting v. RH?  This season should provide us an answer.  I remain skeptical until he puts two seasons back-to-back.  

We absolutely agree on his value on the base paths.  He is an outstanding base stealer.  And, he is invaluable re: pinch hitting v. LH.  

Now, if someone can coach him regarding hitting the cutoff man………..


The Belt Wars are over.  Let the Slater Wars commence…..

The only way Slater plays vs RH is if there are injuries.  I like Slater. He is valuable.  As mentioned an aspect of his game is speed. He actually has some. Which on the Giants is a rare commodity. (Last in MLB in runners waived home from second on a single). But he can’t play everyday.  He wears down.  Injuries are always an issue.  Kapler has used him very well. He slaughters lefties. Platooning with Yaz/Conforto is what Slaters role will and should be.

Defensively he is a little “spotty” imo.  Takes bad routes at times. And, as Giant notes, makes poor decisions at times throwing.  But he does have a good arm and decent range.

Keeping healthy is job 1.  I don’t think he has got through a season without a stint on the IL.

[lex24]

A few numbers to consider…

2022 OBP v. all pitchers: Slater .366, Pederson .353 (I would not characterize that as “has the best OBP on the team - by a mile”).  

Slater 2021 OBP v. RH: .230, OPS: .497
Slater 2022 OBP v. RH: .350, OPS: .710

Was 2022 an aberation or did he finally unlock the secret to hitting v. RH?  This season should provide us an answer.  I remain skeptical until he puts two seasons back-to-back.  

We absolutely agree on his value on the base paths.  He is an outstanding base stealer.  And, he is invaluable re: pinch hitting v. LH.  

Now, if someone can coach him regarding hitting the cutoff man………..


The Belt Wars are over.  Let the Slater Wars commence…..

The only way Slater plays vs RH is if there are injuries.  I like Slater. He is valuable.  As mentioned an aspect of his game is speed. He actually has some. Which on the Giants is a rare commodity. (Last in MLB in runners waived home from second on a single). But he can’t play everyday.  He wears down.  Injuries are always an issue.  Kapler has used him very well. He slaughters lefties. Platooning with Yaz/Conforto is what Slaters role will and should be.

Defensively he is a little “spotty” imo.  Takes bad routes at times. And, as Giant notes, makes poor decisions at times throwing.  But he does have a good arm and decent range.

Keeping healthy is job 1.  I don’t think he has got through a season without a stint on the IL.