Skenes is great, but he has started 15 games and Merrill has played in 118 games. You have to take into account how much they are out there along with performance.
Not only that. Skenes has always been a pitcher. Merril switched to a position he has never played before and doing it at an All-Star level. It's a no brainer
Merrill has been a difference maker for the Padres on their recent run. Kid wasn’t even a center fielder before his first start and the team is killing it. Jackson Merrill definitely deserves it
A guy that plays 15 games compared to a guy that played over 100 games. I don't understand the question in that situation. If they are close in providing talent for their team, it should go to the guy who plays every game.
Jackson Merrill never played CF until game 3 of Spring Training and only played a handful of games in the OF in the minors. He only played 46 games above A baseball. He graduated HS in 2021 which means he lost his Junior year to Covid and his Senior was anything but normal. The kid has overcome every obstacle
The pirates record literally reflects how much Skenes has helped their team. Same goes for Merrill and the Padres. How’re you gonna give ROTY to a losing team 😂
ith ith energy Merrill is without a doubt the front runner for good reason as an every day player with a playoff team who along with Profar are having a MVP type season. Will finish the year with 25-30 HRs, about 90 RBIs, .290 to .300 avg, 8-10 triples, great defense with speed on the bases, high baseball IQ, great clutch player with energy and charisma!
its such a silly debate to me. But yet again, this debate proves how dated MLB is, in some ways. The Commissioner should have split the award in two, a very long time ago. And maybe the reason it wasnt, was due to the decision-makers not really caring about the debate. Skenes is not Dwight Gooden for cryin out loud. And Merrill is turning into a legit, 5-tooler right before our eyes..and is having a profound impact on the success of his club. He will probably get MVP votes, too. This conversation is closed...Merrill will win RoY.
I loved hearing the interview this morning on 96.5 Hoz... but I can't stand Dusty Likens. Went to high school with him and he was a total jerkoff. People change sure, but I gotta listen to homegrown 810 when he is on air which apparently is my ride to work in the morning. I hate it but I can't support that dude. LOVE every other 610/96.5 hosts tho. Vern is a KC treasure ❤
Life long padre fan. we all know how its gonna end right? skenes is gonna win. lets be honest. The MLB is never going to let a padre win an award. Especially over the leagues little favorite. livvy dunnes bf. hes going to win and jackson wont even get votes. 100% i would put my lifes savings on it, whoever wins. it wont be jackson.
Jackson Merrill definitely ROY
Skenes is great, but he has started 15 games and Merrill has played in 118 games. You have to take into account how much they are out there along with performance.
exactly, position players and pitchers are in diff buckets. shouldn't be the same award...plus pirates aren't going anywhere .
Not only that. Skenes has always been a pitcher. Merril switched to a position he has never played before and doing it at an All-Star level. It's a no brainer
Merrill has been a difference maker for the Padres on their recent run. Kid wasn’t even a center fielder before his first start and the team is killing it.
Jackson Merrill definitely deserves it
Merrill is no doubt more valuable than Skenes
Earning ROY
Merrill all the way!!
Merrill is the clear real world favorite. Not the media bs.
A guy that plays 15 games compared to a guy that played over 100 games. I don't understand the question in that situation. If they are close in providing talent for their team, it should go to the guy who plays every game.
Jackson Merrill never played CF until game 3 of Spring Training and only played a handful of games in the OF in the minors. He only played 46 games above A baseball. He graduated HS in 2021 which means he lost his Junior year to Covid and his Senior was anything but normal. The kid has overcome every obstacle
The pirates record literally reflects how much Skenes has helped their team. Same goes for Merrill and the Padres. How’re you gonna give ROTY to a losing team 😂
Merrill > Skenes
Merrill barrels for ROY! He has played a full season and is helping his team stay afloat for a playoff spot. To me, it's a no brainer .
ith ith energy Merrill is without a doubt the front runner for good reason as an every day player with a playoff team who along with Profar are having a MVP type season. Will finish the year with 25-30 HRs, about 90 RBIs, .290 to .300 avg, 8-10 triples, great defense with speed on the bases, high baseball IQ, great clutch player with energy and charisma!
Definitely Jackson boy by far!!!😎👍
Jackson Merrill is a dawg 💯
Remember Bobby Witt only is five total bases behind Judge despite all the homeruns Judge hits
its such a silly debate to me. But yet again, this debate proves how dated MLB is, in some ways. The Commissioner should have split the award in two, a very long time ago. And maybe the reason it wasnt, was due to the decision-makers not really caring about the debate. Skenes is not Dwight Gooden for cryin out loud. And Merrill is turning into a legit, 5-tooler right before our eyes..and is having a profound impact on the success of his club. He will probably get MVP votes, too. This conversation is closed...Merrill will win RoY.
Calling out Detroit and them muddying up the dirt was awesome. Ryan L called it out contantly on TV
Jackson Merrill is the One. Just watch
6 hr now, after last nights game
MERRILL
I loved hearing the interview this morning on 96.5 Hoz... but I can't stand Dusty Likens. Went to high school with him and he was a total jerkoff. People change sure, but I gotta listen to homegrown 810 when he is on air which apparently is my ride to work in the morning. I hate it but I can't support that dude.
LOVE every other 610/96.5 hosts tho. Vern is a KC treasure ❤
Life long padre fan. we all know how its gonna end right? skenes is gonna win. lets be honest. The MLB is never going to let a padre win an award. Especially over the leagues little favorite. livvy dunnes bf. hes going to win and jackson wont even get votes. 100% i would put my lifes savings on it, whoever wins. it wont be jackson.
Kind of weird to not mention Jackson Chourio.
Not good enough
Lol he good but not even close to merrill
Is Hosmer baked as hell?
Eh, aren't we all medicated on some good good nowadays
@@seancrockett896 no we’re not
@@christopherhoye975 ok sir, sorry