The Nest | 59.03 | Hatchling Report | Luke Cage

[Dington]

Hatchling Report | Luke Cage

April 1, 2059
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN



SS Luke Cage

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2058	4	4	1	2	3
Start 2059	4	4	2	2	3
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Luke, born to notorious parents, has always been in the spotlight. Though questions surround the legitimacy of the paternal results, Luke is a professional hitter like the name of the father on his birth certificate. His older step brother, Sammy ‘Bumper’ McNeill, soaked up the limelight while Luke snuck in under the radar. Many didn’t know of his existence prior to being named in the 2057 draft pool probably because he went under the moniker, Luke Cage. He prefers being introduced by his alter ego and not his embarrassing surname given to him at birth. He’s got the tools at 18 years old to make it as a big league shortstop, but would be an elite second baseman. His bat to ball skills are hard to beat, but he lacks power and has above average skills on the basepaths. His parents are not welcome at Les Paul Field, but Luke has no problem with that and feels it will help him play to the best of his ability.

Luke had success in Single A with Charlotte before being dealt to Nashville for Steven Clayton, but only played 4 postseason games with Nashville’s system. Thus far in 2059, Luke is batting .269 while playing great shortstop in Single A. Coaches spent extra time with him in the offseason, but were unable to improve his plate discipline and fielding and further. They will try again next offseason.


ETA: 2061

[Dington]

Hatchling Report | Luke Cage

April 1, 2059
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN



SS Luke Cage

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2058	4	4	1	2	3
Start 2059	4	4	2	2	3
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Luke, born to notorious parents, has always been in the spotlight. Though questions surround the legitimacy of the paternal results, Luke is a professional hitter like the name of the father on his birth certificate. His older step brother, Sammy ‘Bumper’ McNeill, soaked up the limelight while Luke snuck in under the radar. Many didn’t know of his existence prior to being named in the 2057 draft pool probably because he went under the moniker, Luke Cage. He prefers being introduced by his alter ego and not his embarrassing surname given to him at birth. He’s got the tools at 18 years old to make it as a big league shortstop, but would be an elite second baseman. His bat to ball skills are hard to beat, but he lacks power and has above average skills on the basepaths. His parents are not welcome at Les Paul Field, but Luke has no problem with that and feels it will help him play to the best of his ability.

Luke had success in Single A with Charlotte before being dealt to Nashville for Steven Clayton, but only played 4 postseason games with Nashville’s system. Thus far in 2059, Luke is batting .269 while playing great shortstop in Single A. Coaches spent extra time with him in the offseason, but were unable to improve his plate discipline and fielding and further. They will try again next offseason.


ETA: 2061

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2059	4	4	2	2	3
Start 2060	4	4	2	2	3
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Well, not a lot happened to Cage after his first full season in Nashville's farm. After a decent start in Single A, Cage cooled off tremendously and ended with a .608 OPS, but had 11.1 ZR. He was overmatched, but I didn't want to mess with his morale by demoting him. He's batting .305 in 16 G in 2060, thus far. Really hope he makes some strides forward as 2059 seems to have been a wasted year. He's had two years of attempting to improve his discipline and defense and has failed all four attempts.

[Krathan]

Interesting he hasn’t seen any real development gains.

I think that’s going to change but this game is weird sometimes.

[Dington]

Interesting he hasn’t seen any real development gains.

I think that’s going to change but this game is weird sometimes.

Very unfortunate, but he should’ve been in short A instead of Single A. Probably over thought the morale part of it.

[Dington]

Hatchling Report | Luke Cage

April 1, 2059
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN



SS Luke Cage

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2058	4	4	1	2	3
Start 2059	4	4	2	2	3
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Luke, born to notorious parents, has always been in the spotlight. Though questions surround the legitimacy of the paternal results, Luke is a professional hitter like the name of the father on his birth certificate. His older step brother, Sammy ‘Bumper’ McNeill, soaked up the limelight while Luke snuck in under the radar. Many didn’t know of his existence prior to being named in the 2057 draft pool probably because he went under the moniker, Luke Cage. He prefers being introduced by his alter ego and not his embarrassing surname given to him at birth. He’s got the tools at 18 years old to make it as a big league shortstop, but would be an elite second baseman. His bat to ball skills are hard to beat, but he lacks power and has above average skills on the basepaths. His parents are not welcome at Les Paul Field, but Luke has no problem with that and feels it will help him play to the best of his ability.

Luke had success in Single A with Charlotte before being dealt to Nashville for Steven Clayton, but only played 4 postseason games with Nashville’s system. Thus far in 2059, Luke is batting .269 while playing great shortstop in Single A. Coaches spent extra time with him in the offseason, but were unable to improve his plate discipline and fielding and further. They will try again next offseason.


ETA: 2061

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2059	4	4	2	2	3
Start 2060	4	4	2	2	3
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Well, not a lot happened to Cage after his first full season in Nashville's farm. After a decent start in Single A, Cage cooled off tremendously and ended with a .608 OPS, but had 11.1 ZR. He was overmatched, but I didn't want to mess with his morale by demoting him. He's batting .305 in 16 G in 2060, thus far. Really hope he makes some strides forward as 2059 seems to have been a wasted year. He's had two years of attempting to improve his discipline and defense and has failed all four attempts.

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2060	4	4	2	2	3
Start 2061	4	4	3 (+1)	3 (+1)	4 (+1)
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Saw a little improvement from Cage, but not much. He did, however, raise his batting average from .231 in '59 to .275 in '60, so that's a positive sign. Still young, but hoping for a big jump in development this season.

[Trebro]

He's kinda not turned out as well as I'd hoped when i envisioned him.

[Dington]

Hatchling Report | Luke Cage

April 1, 2059
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN



SS Luke Cage

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2058	4	4	1	2	3
Start 2059	4	4	2	2	3
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Luke, born to notorious parents, has always been in the spotlight. Though questions surround the legitimacy of the paternal results, Luke is a professional hitter like the name of the father on his birth certificate. His older step brother, Sammy ‘Bumper’ McNeill, soaked up the limelight while Luke snuck in under the radar. Many didn’t know of his existence prior to being named in the 2057 draft pool probably because he went under the moniker, Luke Cage. He prefers being introduced by his alter ego and not his embarrassing surname given to him at birth. He’s got the tools at 18 years old to make it as a big league shortstop, but would be an elite second baseman. His bat to ball skills are hard to beat, but he lacks power and has above average skills on the basepaths. His parents are not welcome at Les Paul Field, but Luke has no problem with that and feels it will help him play to the best of his ability.

Luke had success in Single A with Charlotte before being dealt to Nashville for Steven Clayton, but only played 4 postseason games with Nashville’s system. Thus far in 2059, Luke is batting .269 while playing great shortstop in Single A. Coaches spent extra time with him in the offseason, but were unable to improve his plate discipline and fielding and further. They will try again next offseason.


ETA: 2061

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2059	4	4	2	2	3
Start 2060	4	4	2	2	3
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Well, not a lot happened to Cage after his first full season in Nashville's farm. After a decent start in Single A, Cage cooled off tremendously and ended with a .608 OPS, but had 11.1 ZR. He was overmatched, but I didn't want to mess with his morale by demoting him. He's batting .305 in 16 G in 2060, thus far. Really hope he makes some strides forward as 2059 seems to have been a wasted year. He's had two years of attempting to improve his discipline and defense and has failed all four attempts.

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2060	4	4	2	2	3
Start 2061	4	4	3 (+1)	3 (+1)	4 (+1)
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Saw a little improvement from Cage, but not much. He did, however, raise his batting average from .231 in '59 to .275 in '60, so that's a positive sign. Still young, but hoping for a big jump in development this season.

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2061	4	4	3	3	4
Start 2062	5 (+1)	5 (+1)	3	4 (+1)	4
Potential	9	5	3	4 (-1)	8

Slow and steady is the progression with Cage. Unfortunately, his 2062 season got off to a rocky start when he strained his shoulder, so he will miss 6 weeks. Those could be crucial weeks for his development and I don't have high hopes he will ever become an elite contact hitter, though he is still just 21 and has great defensive skills.

[Krathan]

I’m really curious to see how he ends up developing. It’s a bummer his eye lumped.

[Dington]

I’m really curious to see how he ends up developing. It’s a bummer his eye lumped.

Yeah, but I'm more concerned his contact won't develop. Either way, should be a decent enough player with that glove.

[Trebro]

Hos development has definitely not been what I expected when I created him.

[Dington]

Hos development has definitely not been what I expected when I created him.

Still got a little time and he just bumped a point of no field range. Love that.

[Trebro]

He probably has a steady career as a backup IF of nothing else. But it sure looked like more.

[Dington]

He probably has a steady career as a backup IF of nothing else. But it sure looked like more.

He should still be a top tier SS. Should bat .300+ and steal bases while being a premier glove. If he fully develops, of course, he should be a 4-5 WAR player.

[BaseClogger]

He’s already a borderline starter.

[Trebro]

He probably has a steady career as a backup IF of nothing else. But it sure looked like more.

He should still be a top tier SS. Should bat .300+ and steal bases while being a premier glove. If he fully develops, of course, he should be a 4-5 WAR player.

.250 in AA seems a stretch for . 300 in BBA but we'll see.

[Dington]

He probably has a steady career as a backup IF of nothing else. But it sure looked like more.

He should still be a top tier SS. Should bat .300+ and steal bases while being a premier glove. If he fully develops, of course, he should be a 4-5 WAR player.

.250 in AA seems a stretch for . 300 in BBA but we'll see.

His contact and AVK is only about halfway developed and he just turned 22. He's still got time to develop.

[CTBrewCrew]

A level prospect in the bba….c level superhero in marvel

[Trebro]

A level prospect in the bba….c level superhero in marvel

And a personal favorite.

[Dington]

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2059	4	4	2	2	3
Start 2060	4	4	2	2	3
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Well, not a lot happened to Cage after his first full season in Nashville's farm. After a decent start in Single A, Cage cooled off tremendously and ended with a .608 OPS, but had 11.1 ZR. He was overmatched, but I didn't want to mess with his morale by demoting him. He's batting .305 in 16 G in 2060, thus far. Really hope he makes some strides forward as 2059 seems to have been a wasted year. He's had two years of attempting to improve his discipline and defense and has failed all four attempts.

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2060	4	4	2	2	3
Start 2061	4	4	3 (+1)	3 (+1)	4 (+1)
Potential	9	5	3	5	8

Saw a little improvement from Cage, but not much. He did, however, raise his batting average from .231 in '59 to .275 in '60, so that's a positive sign. Still young, but hoping for a big jump in development this season.

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2061	4	4	3	3	4
Start 2062	5 (+1)	5 (+1)	3	4 (+1)	4
Potential	9	5	3	4 (-1)	8

Slow and steady is the progression with Cage. Unfortunately, his 2062 season got off to a rocky start when he strained his shoulder, so he will miss 6 weeks. Those could be crucial weeks for his development and I don't have high hopes he will ever become an elite contact hitter, though he is still just 21 and has great defensive skills.

	Contact	Gap	Power	Eye	Avoid K
Start 2062	5	5	3	4	4
Start 2063	5	5	2(-1)	4	5 (+1)
Potential	9	5	2 (-1)	4	8

Cage really needs to develop this season. He's got one option year left, but if he doesn't start making better contact, he'll be limited to a bench/utility role. Still only 22, though.

[Trebro]

Crazy that his contact just never filled in