Sure that's true. But I always thought speed, while it matters for defense, doesn't matter as much as most people think. I mean, look at Cal Ripken, or Andruw Jones. Not fast, but elite fielders.
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Orioles select outfielder with 'game-changing speed' in first round of MLB Draft | Spyke
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Interesting choice. Speed isn't usually that highly valued I thought. I guess we'll see.
Might be proxy for defensive potential as well
Sure that's true. But I always thought speed, while it matters for defense, doesn't matter as much as most people think. I mean, look at Cal Ripken, or Andruw Jones. Not fast, but elite fielders.