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[CA-ORIOLE]

From Hays himself:

Surgery tomorrow morning. Prayers are appreciated, God always has a plan gotta get right for 2019 ⚾⚾

Ankle?

[SportsGuy]

Yes

[SportsGuy]

Hays announced that the surgery went well.

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: Hays moving in right direction with surgically repaired ankle
http://www.masnsport...ired-ankle.html

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: Austin Hays looks to regain top form in 2019
http://www.masnsport...rm-in-2019.html

[Nigel Tufnel]

Keith Law:

 

parlay

1:08

Austin Hays is having a strong spring for the Orioles- hitting to all fields again, and several XBH. Should we toss out 2018 because of the injuries and jump back on his 2017 hype train?

 

Keith Law

1:08

Don't toss 2018 out entirely, but consider weighting it less than you would for most players. He was a back-end top 100 guy after 2017, and i think if you project average regular for him you'll be in a good spot.

 

 

http://meadowparty.c...awchat-3-15-19/

[BSLChrisStoner]

@JonMeoli 28m28 minutes ago

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Mike Elias also, pretty interestingly, that he "would really love to have [Austin Hays] be a fixture in center field for us" Said he has bat for right, but has speed and athleticism for center. Just not experienced there yet. #Orioles

 

 

[BSLChrisStoner]

BSL: https://www.baltimor...ring-2019-10-1/

 

(#4) Austin Hays, OF

Ceiling: 50        Risk: Moderate       ETA: 2018      Role Description: Everyday Player
Ht/Wt: 6’1” / 195 lbs.          B/T: R/R         Highest Level: MLB             Age (as of April 1, 2019): 23y, 8m
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Hays is coming off a forgettable 2018, struggling in the early goings before missing time with an ankle injury. He slashed .273/.291/.535 upon returning to Bowie in early August, showing lots of power but the same over-aggressive approach versus spin that has been his Achilles heel in years past. It was curious that the O’s even sent him to Double-A at all, as Hays finished the 2017 season in the big league lineup. We see Hays as a well-rounded player who doesn’t have any gaping holes, even if no one tool is a true plus. He’s a high-floor prospect with a good chance to finish an everyday corner outfielder. 

[BobPhelan]

Starts hitting progression this weekend, hopefully back soon.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Austin Hays‏Verified account @TheAustinHaysss 42m42 minutes ago

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The kid is BACK first rehab game went great today I’m on the come up

[BobPhelan]

1-7 with an RBI single over a double header in his first game action of the season.

[SportsGuy]

0-4 today. Glad he is getting the abs. Needs to knock the rust off ASAP.

[BobPhelan]

2-4 with a homerun tonight.

[BobPhelan]

Back to back nights 2-4 with a homerun. Probably getting close to returning to AAA or at least bumping up the rehab stint to AA.

[Mike B]

Back to back nights 2-4 with a homerun. Probably getting close to returning to AAA or at least bumping up the rehab stint to AA.

Nice to see.  I think the CF job is his by August, if he does well.

[SportsGuy]

Moving up to Bowie

[Mackus]

Good.  Hope he gets back on track and hits well there.  He can move up to Norfolk quickly if he does.  I'd like to see him have 2 months or more of total minor league success this season, though, so I wouldn't be looking to promote him to Baltimore until close to August even if he's doing quite well between now and then.

[BobPhelan]

A+: 162/.200/.324 (.524), 2 HR, 6 RBI, 37 AB

[BobPhelan]

5/25: 3-6, double, SB (2)

[BobPhelan]

5/29: 2-4, 3 run HR and a BB