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Eyeball Scout Notes On Some Core Hopefuls

Related Topics: Nick Allen, Ryan Noda, Ken Waldichuk

The Eyeball Scout sees Aledmys Diaz and Carlos Perez but chooses to turn a blind eye. They are not the future of the ballclub in any city or with any team name or colors. Today we look at some of the players who hope to be mainstays and offer some non-statistical observations...

Nick Allen

In all likelihood, with the lack of power that will force him to hit to “7 man infields” and a tendency not to notice “chase sliders” until they reach the catcher’s glove, Allen is best suited to being a utility infielder who steps in to start for the injured SS and you don’t really miss a beat.