We are talking about ceiling. I'm looking at Singleton a lot like a young Bagwell, without the baserunning.
Fair enough. There's definitely some projection left in Singleton. I'm just don't think his hit tool nor his power are elite enough to merit comparisons like those yet. Baggy had an elite hitting tool and plate discipline even early in the minors. It was really only his power that took time to develop. Flip side, Berkman was pretty much .300/.400/.550 hitter starting at day 1 in the minors. Singleton really needs a breakout season.
I completely agree with that. But then again that's my point. College draftees typically have advanced hit tools. See Austin Wates. But HS players rarely develop excellent hit tools a few seasons into their careers. If you're a HS player and you have an excellent hit tool, it was probably there from day 1. Your Arod's and Jeter's had monster hit tools from day 1. That's why I'm not expecting Singleton to suddenly bust a .320 season any time.
