K-Rod to BAL for 21-year-old High-A 3B Nicky Delmonico

[MVP2110]

For Nick Delmonico, I like it

[markedman5]

thoughts on this guy?

[MVP2110]

Don't know much on him but he was Baltimore's #5 prospect coming into the season, and I like hes a 3b. hes in the low minors so could go either way still but high potential I believe

[rondoman]

A sixth round selection by the O's in 2011, catcher and third baseman Nick Delmonico probably has the best pure power bat in the Baltimore system, but it'll be a year or two before we know that for sure. Most intriguing is the reflection that his success in high school came mainly on the strength of his patience and selectivity at the plate: if that kind of discipline can be nurtured in pro ball, he could be a very powerful offensive force indeed. He's a few years away.

[markedman5]

10 errors in 69 chances at 3rd base this year.......

[trwi7]

This is a terrific deal.

[MVP2110]

Baltimore fans aren't to happy about the trade over on Orioles Hangout. That sounds pretty promising

[bjkrautk]

Better prospect than I thought they'd get. Hard not to like the move.

[torts]

first domino to fall

[fondybrewfan]

Really have to like the walk rate and power potential. Plus he plugs a big organizational need at third. Seems like a decent return

[homer]

I've read that he won't stick at 3rd. Just one guy though.

[JohnBriggs12]

Typical guy that Melvin likes. Has power, doesn't hit for much of an average, can't hide him in the field. To be fair he just turned 21 and he's at high A. Wait and see I guess.

[markedman5]

Seems like a high obp guy with nice power....can he stick at 3rd?

This is a terrific deal.

[rondoman]

Roch Kubatko ‏@masnRoch 8s

 

#orioles main issue with Delmonico was he had trouble staying healthy.

[StearnsFTW]

Would be nice if he stuck at 3rd, but I like it either way. Way better prospect than I expected to get for him. Good riddance to K-Rod.

[Warning Track Power]

Sounds like a great deal from what I can gather here from a quick read on the Internets machine.

[rondoman]

Projects as a first baseman or possibly corner outfielder.

[Hitman_Hart]

Not bad for a player that went unsigned through the first month of the season. Now send Gallardo to Boston.

[SRB]

Not a superstar, but a potential 1B/3B starter is a pretty great return on a free agent SP we signed a month into the season.

 

John Sickels:

4) Nick Delmonico, 1B, Grade B-: Orioles fans seem to think he'll be a star. I see him more as a solid regular with patience and at least moderate power, but expectations need to be kept reasonable.

 

Baseball America had him at #4 in the Orioles organization too, and had him as their projected 2017 first baseman.

 

*Edit* Also, based on his twitter, seems like he goes by Nicky Delmonico?

[RockCoCougars]

I have to admit that I don't have a clue about the guy that they got back, but I'm not going to complain about getting something for nothing.

[markedman5]

RT @ZachMort I saw Delmonico a lot. The bat shows signs of life, but he is going to have to play first base. #brewers #orioles

[nate82]

This is an absolute steal by Melvin. This is a solid pickup for a half a year of Krod.

 

He is also doing fairly well offensively for a 20 year old in A+

Baseball Reference Page:

 

From the Scouting book on Delmonico:

A sixth round selection by the O's in 2011, catcher and third baseman Nick Delmonico probably has the best pure power bat in the Baltimore system, but it'll be a year or two before we know that for sure. Most intriguing is the reflection that his success in high school came mainly on the strength of his patience and selectivity at the plate: if that kind of discipline can be nurtured in pro ball, he could be a very powerful offensive force indeed. He's a few years away.

 

Fangraphs article on Nick Delmonico

 

From John Sickels:

 

4) Nick Delmonico, 1B, Grade B-: Orioles fans seem to think he'll be a star. I see him more as a solid regular with patience and at least moderate power, but expectations need to be kept reasonable.

 

From orioles-nation

 

High baseball IQ. At one point was seen as a high first round pick. Average bat speed and smooth left handed swing with some loft in his swing, but power hasn’t been seen much yet. Advanced approach at the plate: rarely swings at pitches outside the zone. Slightly below-average speed. Had played catcher in HS, but looks to be a third base, first base, or right field as a pro. Although using him at first base would waste his athletic ability. Strong arm and quick reactions.

 

[homer]

He could be a career AAA knuckleball catcher for all I care. I'm just glad to talk about something other than PEDs.

[Point Beer Is Best]

Sounds like 3B is a new position for him. He's played predominantly 1B, but only made 5 appearances there this year. Sounds kind of like what we did with Hart when it was apparent Fielder was going to be the guy there.

[igor67]

Definitely a nice swap, not expecting the world but a respectable regular is good value particularly since we have very little at 3rd.