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Doc, thanks for the info.  Those hitters on the video didn’t even blink at Field’s fastball.  Impressive BUT, at the next level?  I hope he can be effective.  Matt, great points.  I have really enjoyed both of your comments and analysis for months.  Many more things could be said but, Matt, after reading your 4 excellent points, I thought of the difficulty to repeat Field's form over the long haul.  Do you remember watching Jamaal Wilkes, mostly known for his shooting with the Lakers?  He waived the basketball over his head when he shot.  Not what you wanted to imitate or teach.  But the guy could shoot!  Sometimes a guy is so good it doesn't matter exactly how.  But those are very rare.
Good point about Fields and umps.  In basketball you just get the ball through the net.  In baseball, you might get the guy who says it was really an airball.
Would it surprise any of you if Fields is traded once he shows any promise?