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Inbox: Who is big league comp for White Sox trade acquisition Dunning?
- Updated: December 22, 2016
It’s just about holiday time for much of us. The first night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve coincide this year. That’s not quite as exciting as Thanksgivukkah a few years back, but still nifty timing by the two different calendars, no?
I haven’t had enough time to go gift shopping for all of you. The best I can do is to answer some of your questions in this week’s edition of Pipeline Inbox. Best thing about it? Doesn’t take up a lot of room under the tree or by the menorah! Enjoy!
@JonathanMayo @MLBPipeline Off the top of your head, do you have any MLB comps for Dane Dunning if he reaches his ceiling? Thanks.
— Vincenzo (@BacciOldTown) December 21, 2016
@JonathanMayo @MLBPipeline Off the top of your head, do you have any MLB comps for Dane Dunning if he reaches his ceiling? Thanks.
For now, Dunning is known as the “other guy” in the big Adam Eaton trade from the Winter Meetings. It makes sense given that Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, both currently in the top 40 of our Top 100 Prospects list, were the headliners in the trade.
That doesn’t mean anyone should sleep on Dunning. The No. 29 overall pick in the 2016 Draft, Dunning was part of a ridiculously stacked Florida Gators pitching staff. It was so deep that Dunning couldn’t break into the rotation — he was also deemed too valuable pitching out of the bullpen to remove from that role. But he profiles very well as a starter in the future. He has size (6-foot-4) and good stuff (he should end up with three average or better offerings) and could be a workhorse in the middle or back of a roation.
Now, anyone who knows me knows I am not a big fan of MLB comps. I find them too forced more often than not. Sometimes you match the stuff, but not the body. Sometimes it’s the other way around. But it’s the holiday season and I’m in a giving mood. The comp I’ve heard for Dunning that might fit your “if he reaches his ceiling” question best could be John Lackey.
@JonathanMayo @MLBPipeline How much stock do you put in winter ball stats, and how does the competition of the leagues compare to minors?
— Kyle Bandujo (@kylebandujo) December 21, 2016
@JonathanMayo @MLBPipeline How much stock do you put in winter ball stats, and how does the competition of the leagues compare to …
