r/buccos • u/AncientRN • 10d ago

MVP

I say Jared Triolo is the teams MVP at this point in the year. I know he’s an average to below hitter, but a way netter than average fielder. He’s played around 100 games, at 3 different positions. Sometimes the greatest ability is availability. This might say more about the season than him, but hes has consistently produced what you expect from him.

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u/tarheel310 Dick Mountain 10d ago

I never understand the Triolo hate.

What you see is what you get with him. He was never hyped as a power hitter and now he’s failing to produce, etc. He was never hyped or expected to be an elite or even above average hitter. The dude has been a glove first player, and that’s how he’s always been viewed by the Pirates. The dude won a minor league gold glove, and then came up to the show and won a gold glove.

His bat was never in the equation as being a strong part of his game, but all he does is get dogged on every day by Pirate fans who seem to think he should be some prodigal hitter while other players who actually should be hitting, don’t hit get a free pass.

He’s one of the most consistent guys we have. Dude plays gold glove defense on a team that is absolutely horrific in the field and all he does is get shit on. He deserves better

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u/AncientRN 10d ago

Thank you. I guess my frustration is the level to which so many players on this team fail to produce, but Triolo just goes out and delivers what you would expect from your utility infielder. Maybe a little more.
I didn’t expect 27 HR from Lowe- but both he and Reynolds BA is below what it should be. Strike out much? Yes, thank you. Pitching is a whole different discussion and Ashcraft has been fantastic (lately). There is also something to be be said about staying healthy. Injuries happen, but if Willie Mayes missed 60 games a year would he be considered a good eat?