Tuiasosopo

[Edgy MD]

I had no idea there was a Somoan American in MLB, and the son of the first Samoan athlete I ever heard of Manu Tuiasosopo.

Welcome to the Mets, Matt Tuiasosopo.

[MFS62]

From his minor league numbers and the position(s) he plays, looks like insurance in case Zach Lutz can't come back from last year's injury. But Lutz has more power.

Later

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

He should pitch so we'd have a throwin Samoan.

[Benjamin Grimm]

That's not gonna be an easy name to spell.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Edgy DC wrote: I had no idea there was a Somoan American in MLB, and the son of the first Samoan athlete I ever heard of Manu Tuiasosopo. Welcome to the Mets, Matt Tuiasosopo.

And brother of ex-NFLers Marques (QB) and Zach (RB). Does baseball make him the black sheep?

[Edgy MD]

I think baseball makes him the guy who maybe should have played football like his brothers and dad. But I'm excited.

[metirish]

He reminds me of someone in that pic, maybe a hybrid Russel Crowe/ JimThome?

[Ceetar]

He's sorta intriguing. his numbers have been declining but if a change of venue/hitting coach could give him a boost? He plays all over the place, it's a shame he doesn't bat lefty.

[Edgy MD]

He looks strong like bull. Core strength kind of strong, if you believe in that sort of thing. If he ever makes the roster, I might take him over Hairston in the wrestling pool.

The family is a real regional sports dynasty.

Daddy Manu Tuiasosopo played six years as a Seahawk.


Sister Leslie Tuiasosopo was a standout volleyballer at UWash, and is now assistant coach there.


Brother Marques Tuiasosopo played quarteback at UW and returned as strength and conditioning coach.


Brother Zach Tuiasosopo was a fullback and a belligerent drunk at UW.


Sister Ashley Tuiasosopo was a Bulldog outfielder:



And Matt, of course, was a Mariner.

[metirish]

Nice body , nice swing , good color tone , great hair , pretty girlfriend , shocked he's not a superstar.

[Edgy MD]

irish is auditioning to play a scout in Moneyball.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

metirish wrote: Nice body , nice swing , good color tone , great hair , pretty girlfriend , shocked he's not a superstar.

loling

[Vic Sage]

Not even good numbers for the SS he once was, with a high K rate disproportionate to his power production.
But he's 25, and if continues working hard he has a decent shot of being... 26.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

metirish wrote: Nice body , nice swing , good color tone , great hair , pretty girlfriend , shocked he's not a superstar.

Oh, indeed.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Wait... that's not his girlfriend! It's his sister! I hope he's not dating either one of his sisters.

[Frayed Knot]

A one-time 3rd round drat pick, he was considered a somewhat hot prospect for a brief time. Unfortunately that was back when he was still 20 years old, was still a SS, and had the advantage of the hitting-friendly California League to put up good offensive numbers.
IOW, round about 2006.


Other than that ... his name makes for a good SCRABBLE vowel dump.

[metirish]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Wait... that's not his girlfriend! It's his sister! I hope he's not dating either one of his sisters.

"Billy, the point is that he associates himself with good looking gals , that means the kids got cahnfidence, he walks into a room his dick is already in there for fucks sake"

[ashie62]

metirish wrote: Nice body , nice swing , good color tone , great hair , pretty girlfriend , shocked he's not a superstar.

Matt was a highly touted #1 pick. Hasn't worked out for him as of yet. Reminds me of Brandon Wood and his struggles.

[Edgy MD]

Frayed Knot wrote: Other than that ... his name makes for a good SCRABBLE vowel dump.

Actually, "The Human Vowel Dump" isn't a bad nickname.