Ryan Church's report card

[AutographCollector]

As of right now:
ba: .316
hr: 3
rbi's: 19
obp: .385
slg: .469

Offense: IMO he is on pace for a .290-.295 ba, 15 hr's, 60-75 rbi's, 35-42 doubles, 6 triples, and maybe 10-15 sb's.

Defense: He's the best right fielder that we have had in years (Strawberry comes to mind). I enjoyed watching Ryan when he played for Washington. I always thought: "Why, can't we sign this guy?" He puts it all out on the line on the field. And also has a rifle of a arm (former pitcher at Nevada).

Offense grade: B+ (?)
Defense grade: A-

Are you guys content with him being a Met , and what are your projections for him, and if you want, include a report card.

[Baseball Guru]

I love the guy! He has exceeded our expectations thus far especially hitting vs lefties, which everyone thought he could not..

I like everything you have said Tony and possibly would even bump him up to an A- on offense and bump his double up to 30-40

[AutographCollector]

I love the guy! He has exceeded our expectations thus far especially hitting vs lefties, which everyone thought he could not..

I like everything you have said Tony and possibly would even bump him up to an A- on offense and bump his double up to 30-40

I really like his swing James. Clean, smooth stroke of the bat. Do you really think that he'll slap 30-40 doubles this year? Does anyone know what his career high for doubles are in a season?

P.S.
Extra credit: How many years did we sign him for?

[Baseball Guru]

I really like his swing James. Clean, smooth stroke of the bat. Do you really think that he'll slap 30-40 doubles this year? Does anyone know what his career high for doubles are in a season?

P.S.
Extra credit: How many years did we sign him for?

He had 43 last year

I think he only has a 1 year contract...

[AutographCollector]

He had 43 last year

I think he only has a 1 year contract...

Uhh... I think I'll edit my prediction for doubles then. I had no clue that he was a doubles hitting monster!!!

One year? What the?
*Gets on the cell and calls Omar, and yells at him to resign him for 3 more yrs!*

[whoisonit]

Ryan Church looks like a terrific acquisition, finaly filling the void left when Nady had to be traded in an emergency.

I didn't know much at all about him when he came over. There was talk of him being platooned because he couldn't hit lefties. It looks as if all he needed was the opportunity.

I'll predict Church will be a steady, consistant, tough out, clutch player with good strong numbers. Exactly the type of player every great team both needs and seems to have.

It appears batting numbers are returning to their normal, digestable levels this year. A season of 20-25 HR, 85-90 RBI, .275-.280 BA is easy to envision. Those are very good, solid numbers.

He plays hard, hustles and so far has been dependable in the clutch. I'll rate him an A all around and taking into account my surprise at just how good he has been so far, that should bump it up to an A+.

I would buy his jersey !

btw - hit 43 doubles last season with DC
http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/churcry01.shtml

[AutographCollector]

I would buy his jersey !

*looks on newyorkmets.com*

[whoisonit]

*looks on newyorkmets.com*

I'll only buy stuff at the Stadium. It's just a thing I have.
Every different team hat I own from around the country, I've purchased at that park. I do that for the Majors, Minors & Independents. (We've all got our idiosyncracies !)

[dmbfan]

I've been following Ryan Church from the first time I saw him play for Harrisburg Senators, where he played RF. The problem with when he played in Washington is that they didn't have a CF and they played him there. He is definately a corner outfielder. I loved the acquisition when the Mets made it and I still love it. Good for Church with a great start to his season.

[LostMet]

I loved it when Church was signed and Schneider too. Omar said we needed more grit and I think they have it. He is going to be a real good player, way better than Milledge will ever be.

[whoisonit]

I loved it when Church was signed and Schneider too. Omar said we needed more grit and I think they have it. He is going to be a real good player, way better than Milledge will ever be.

I wish nothing but the best for Milledge. I hope he has a good career and saves his money. I do think there will always be some kind of soap opera surrounding him, thats too bad.
What I love about Church & Schneider is they show up, do their job, then go home. The only subject to talk about with them is the job they do on the field. That's the way it should be.