So, I’ve been meaning to properly sit down and figure out where I stand on this Roman Anthony prospect. You hear names thrown around, and I like to do my own homework, you know? Not just rely on what everyone else is saying. It’s kind of a hobby for me, keeps the old noggin working, especially when the main league games are done for the season.
Kicking Things Off: The Groundwork
First things first, I had to gather all the info I could dig up. This wasn’t just some quick look-see. I started with the obvious stuff: stats. Pulled up his numbers from whatever leagues he’s been in. You gotta look at the batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, all that usual jazz. But I also tried to poke around a bit more, see if I could find any detailed reports, like how he hits against different pitches, or where he tends to hit the ball. Sometimes that stuff gives you a better picture than just the plain old numbers.
Then, I moved on to what I call the ‘eyeball test’ part. This meant I had to find video footage. And lots of it. Game clips, highlights, even some practice swings if they were out there. I probably spent a good few hours, maybe more than I should admit, just watching how he swings, his stance, how he moves out in the field. You can spot little things in videos that a spreadsheet just ain’t gonna tell you.
Sorting Through the Noise and Opinions
After soaking all that in, the raw data and the visual stuff, I started looking at what other folks were saying. I read a few scouting write-ups I could find. Some of those fancy reports are behind a paywall, and let’s be real, I’m not shelling out big bucks for that, so I pieced together what I could from free articles and forums. You always gotta take those with a pinch of salt, though. Everyone’s got their own angle, right? But it’s still useful to see if there’s a general agreement on what he’s good at and what he needs to work on.
I grabbed an old notebook and a pen – yeah, I’m old school like that. Made a simple list. Strengths on one side, Weaknesses or Things to Watch Out For on the other. Under strengths, I’d write down stuff like ‘quick hands,’ ‘seems to see the ball well,’ or ‘decent speed on the bases.’ Under weaknesses, maybe something like ‘chases too many pitches out of the zone’ or ‘footwork looks a bit raw on defense.’ It’s a pretty basic way to do it, but it helps me get all my thoughts straight.
Building My Own Way of Ranking (Nothing Too Fancy)
Now, for the actual ranking part. I don’t have some super-duper complex computer program or anything like that. It’s more about a gut feeling, but a gut feeling that’s backed up by all the looking and reading I’d done. I started thinking about a few main things:
- Raw Skills: This is just the natural talent. How’s his hitting? Does he have power? How fast is he? What about his fielding and arm? I try to give a mental grade for each of these in my head.
- Actual Performance: Has he actually done anything with those skills? The numbers do matter, even if they aren’t the whole story.
- Future Potential: What’s the best this kid could be? Is he a future star, a dependable everyday player, or maybe more of a guy who fills a spot on the bench?
- Risk Level: How likely is it that he just doesn’t pan out? Are there injury red flags? Any whispers about his attitude? How tough was the competition he’s faced so far?
I kind of mentally juggled these things. For example, a player with amazing raw skills but who hasn’t really shown it in games might be a bigger gamble, but if he hits, the payoff could be huge. That’s different from a guy who’s steady and reliable but maybe doesn’t have that superstar ceiling.
Figuring Out Where Roman Anthony Fits (In My Book, Anyway)
So, after all that mulling over, I started to get a clearer idea about Roman Anthony. I compared him in my mind to other prospects I’ve looked at, or guys with similar styles who’ve come through the ranks before. It’s not about carving his name onto some official list for the world to argue about, but more about where he fits into my own understanding of the young talent out there.
I thought about what kind of role he might play down the line. Is he the type of player you build a team around, a good supporting piece, or someone who might have a tough time sticking in the big leagues? I also considered his age compared to the level he’s playing at – that’s always a biggie for me. Younger players doing well against older, more experienced competition always get a bit of a boost in my eyes.
Finally, I sort of landed on a general ranking for him. It’s not a hard number, more like putting him in a certain group. Like, ‘He’s in the top X percent of prospects in this particular system,’ or ‘He has the potential to be a top Y guy overall if everything clicks for him.’ This whole prospect ranking thing is always changing, too. What I think today might be different in a few months if he plays great or struggles, or if I get new information.
And that’s pretty much my process. No secret sauce or complicated math, just a lot of looking, watching, reading, and thinking. It takes up a fair bit of time, no doubt, but I actually enjoy it. It’s satisfying to try and form my own opinions on these players before they either become big names or, you know, fade away.
