Yasiel Puig

[71buc]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

he's still green. has only played 30 games in the low A after a year and a half layoff. he needs more seasoning. zero walk in ST.

I disagree. He played for the Cuban National team and for Cienfuego for two years prior to defecting. He has hit well at every level, albeit in brief stints, with the Dodgers. I have to believe that his experience to date has prepared him for the opportunity to join the Dodger roster.

Cespedas was a product of the same Cuban system where he played 4 seasons. He signed with Oakland in February 2012 and made his MLB debut a month later. The lack of minor league seasoning does not seem to have effected him.

Before he made his MLB debut Bryce Harper's seasoning included one year of Minor League ball and Community College. Surely JC ball is a bit less competitive than the Cuban National team.

After high school Mike Trout played 44 Rookie League games, 131 games at A ball, and the 91 games at AA before playing his first MLB game at age 20.

The seasoning you refer to was not a factor in the development of these three players because they are freakish talents just as Puig is. I am not saying that he will necessarily duplicate their success but it would be fun to watch him try!