Talk:Travis Ishikawa/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: TonyTheTiger (talk · contribs) 18:43, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

• Reviewing--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 18:43, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

High school years

• What years were his junior and senior year?--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 18:59, 3 December 2013 (UTC)
• Also, present a link for the Washington High School Athletic Association that is relevant to the state titles. Was it the main association or a Catholic school association or something else.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 18:59, 3 December 2013 (UTC)
• I see the source says "the highest bonus awarded for a player drafted after the first round at the time". I am wondering two things:

1. Was this a Giants record or MLB record?--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 18:54, 3 December 2013 (UTC)
2. WTF? How can a 21st rounder get paid more than anyone between the 2nd and 20th rounds? What does the source mean "he wasn’t the normal 21st rounder". What was unusual about him to earn him such a bonus.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 18:54, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

I think, from the source's wording, the bonus was an MLB record at the time. I would assume he got the high bonus to deter him from attending college; unfortunately, I can't find any sources about it. Apparently, despite the Mirror's claim that Ishikawa was not a normal 21st round pick, his drafting still wasn't that big a deal at the time. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 12:27, 4 December 2013 (UTC)

This claim is so incredible to me that I am going to post at WT:MLB to request assistance, correction or clarification. Otherwise, I think it can be passed.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 00:18, 6 December 2013 (UTC)

They came up with a good source for you to fill in the story from. See this article.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 05:09, 6 December 2013 (UTC)

I think you are misinterpreting the source. I believe it was in spite of that fact and because of all the high picks who signed for small bonuses quickly, plus the deadline, plus the threat of school. Please reread.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:44, 6 December 2013 (UTC)

2008

• What stadium was the first home run in? Right, left or center? Can we say how many feet?--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 19:21, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

2010

• Link Grand slam (baseball).--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:10, 3 December 2013 (UTC)
• Link Platoon system here although I suspect the term should have been used in 2009.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:10, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

Images

• all PD--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:10, 3 December 2013 (UTC)
• WP:CAPTIONs all fine.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:10, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

• I am wondering if this guy has retired or will he be in spring training with someone. However, this is a fine article. I will put it on hold while I await responses to my concerns.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:10, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

Thank you so much for reviewing, and let me know if you have any additional concerns. Based on the fact that Ishikawa played the whole 2013 season, I'd assume he'd try to be back for 2014 (though he will probably be in the minors for most of the year). At any rate, he hasn't officially retired yet. Personally, I think he's a pretty good pinch-hitter. Sanfranciscogiants17 (talk) 12:27, 4 December 2013 (UTC)

Please note that if you can find his parents' names that would be helpful.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 06:19, 7 December 2013 (UTC)

• Great work. This article presents a good picture of who the subject is. I will Pass this article now.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 06:19, 7 December 2013 (UTC)