Meaning of toolsy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Of a player: having numerous skills and abilities.
   informal
2. Able to hit for a high batting average and for power, to run the bases well, to throw well, and to field well.
   informal

Examples

“Bryce Petty (Baylor) is more toolsy than Grayson or Carden, but he has had some back injuries, and it shows when he moves around.”

“Tabbed the No. 30 prospect in the Giants' system by Baseball America, which calls him "raw and toolsy. His best tool is his arm, and if he doesn't succeed in the field, he could ... move to the mound. He threw in the low 90s in workouts at Texas. ... One of the best defensive infielders in the system already, as his arm plays well at either (shortstop or third base). ... The best defensive third baseman in the organization."”

“He was considered very toolsy and athletic, but rather raw, best-known as a basketball player in high school.”

“The Twins are known for their fascination with toolsy and athletic outfielders, but Hicks has the most talent of any Twins draft pick since Joe Mauer in 2002.”

“Okay, this joke worked better when Jim Bowden was still the GM, with his fetish for toolsy outfielders and troubled second-chancers.”

“I think he might be a little bit toolsier than Dexter. He probably has a little more power.”

“Mitchell was one of the more toolsy and projectable prep outfielders in this draft.”

“...the toolsy Jones was somewhat of a cult favorite among the prospect-watching set. Now, three years later, Wilson is back as one of the toolsier college bats in the class. And he certainly looks the part, strong and athletic, with the ability to hit for power and run well.”

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