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reds1 · 08-24-2015, 08:54 PM

December 6, 1939

1939-40 Amateur Draft Results

Downie, Perth (BP) –Downie’s Empire Hotel played host to the 1939-40 Amateur Draft where about 160 or so players were selected with dreams of being the next star in Braeland’s United Leagues. This season, the Hespeler Stars received the first selection, followed by the Fort Richmond Generals and Wolseley Unions. Here is a brief sketch of the players selected in the first round:

1st Pick – Hespeler Stars:

IF/OF Vic Weetman (63/80) – 21-years old; 5’-8”, 160 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH

Weetman was the first overall pick and it’s not hard to see why. The 21-year old lad from Willow Grove, Norwich, is an extremely versatile player. Scouts predict that his arrival in the majors will come sooner rather than later. Blessed with amazing vision and discipline, he projects to a high batting average with plus raw power. He has excellent range, especially in the outfield, and has well above average speed. An everyday guy, Weetman will start his professional career with the Muir Electrics, Hespeler’s AA farm team.

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2nd Pick – Fort Richmond Generals:

C Danny Trowbridge (39/80) – 21-years old; 5’-10”, 195 lbs.; Switch hitter/Throws RH

The Generals selected a catcher as the 2nd overall pick. The switch-hitting Danny Trowbridge is projected to be an outstanding contact hitter with plus-plus power and decent fielding abilities. The 21-year old from Braeland City has been assigned to the Marburg Mustangs, Fort Richmond’s AA farm team.

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3rd Pick – Wolseley Unions:

LF Gary Therien (20/80) – 18-years old; 6’-1”, 190 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH

The Canadian-born Therien was selected 3rd overall by the Unions. The 18-year old is an offense-rich, defense-poor prospect. Therien has all the tools to be a fantastic contact hitter with wonderful power potential. He has an outstanding eye and patience at the plate. He is not necessarily a speedster on the base paths. However, the greatest concern is his very poor defensive skills. While a potential phenom at the plate, he could be a daily adventure in left field. The Unions have assigned him to their AA farm club, the Waterloo Whips.

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4th Pick – Pulberry Trolleys:

SS Roland Binns (22/68) – 18-years old; 5’-9”, 155 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH

For the 4th overall pick, the Trolleys selected an 18-year old shortstop from Downie. Binns’ strength is offense as well, as he brings well above-average contact potential with plus-plus power potential. He also has above average speed but will need to work on this defense, as he is not the most slick-fielding shortstop. Binns will begin with the Hopetown Islanders, Pulberry’s AA affiliate.

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5th Pick – Sherburn Tigers:

SP Gavin Womersley (23/80) – 18-years old; 5’-8”, 150 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH

The first pitcher selected in this season’s amateur draft, the 18-year old RHP from Queensland is blessed with above average stuff, incredible movement and tremendous control. Womersley has a great selection of pitches, with a top-notch sinker. The 5’-8” pitcher will start with the AA Hannon Greyhounds.

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6th Pick – Balmoral Giants:

IF/OF Lance Haworth (22/63) – 21-years old; 5’-10”, 170 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH

The second Canadian-born player taken in the first round, Haworth greatest strengths are his outstanding defense in the outfield and his well above average speed on the base paths. The 21-year old has a decent eye to lay off most of the bad pitches, but currently doesn’t rate very highly as either a contact or power hitter. Haworth will begin his professional career with the AA Georgetown Goldbugs.

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7th Pick – Cobourg Red Stockings:

IF George Simpson (22/80) – 18-years old; 5’-10”, 170 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH

The Red Stockings selected 18-year old George Simpson, an average infielder who has a chance to be a sensational contact hitter and hit for a high average. Simpson, however, will need to improve his discipline at the plate, as patience is not a virtue. Simpson has been assigned to Cobourg’s AA farm team, the Cardiff Crushers.

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8th Pick – Cambria Cannons:

IF/OF Evan Houk (20/64) – 18-years old; 6’-0”, 170 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH

The 6’-0” Houk from Birmingham projects to become a solid contact hitter with average plate discipline and outstanding base running skills. He is also considered a solid defender in the field. The 18-year old will begin play with the AA Vandecar Spurs.

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Here is the rest of the first round, selections 9-16:

9th Pick – Queensland Eagles:

SP Pi-ao Quian (23/69) – stuff (35/40), movement (60/70) and control (35/50). 22-years old; 6’-1”, 195 lbs.; groundball tendency; 88-90 Mph velocity; Hits RH/Throws RH
Above average stuff, positively filthy movement and outstanding control. Throws 5 type of pitches, with his cutter (40/45) and splitter (40/45) the best right now.

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10th Pick – Downie Chiefs:

RP Carl Luscombe (56/80) – stuff (45/60), movement (65/75) and control (35/50). 22-years old; 5’-10’, 175 lbs.; groundball pitcher; 90-92 Mph velocity; Hits LH/Throws RH
Really special stuff, positively filthy movement and very good command. Throws two pitches: fastball (50/60), slider (40/65).

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11th Pick – Stratford Barons:

SP Donn Griffin (21/76) – stuff (35/45), movement (60/70) and control (35/55). 20-years old; 5’-7”, 155 lbs.; neutral; 88-90 Mph velocity; Hits LH/Throws RH
Great stuff and aggressive, positively filthy movement and superb control. Throws 5 type of pitches, with his splitter and forkball (both 40/50) the best right now.

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12th Pick – Braeland City Monarchs:

SP Roman Davis (20/79) – stuff (30/40), movement (50/70) and control (35/55). 19-years old; 6’-2”, 185 lbs.; groundball tendency; 86-88 Mph velocity; Hits LH/Throws LH
Above average stuff, positively filthy movement and excellent control. Throws 3 types of pitches, with his fastball (40/50) and curveball (25/50) having the best potential. Davis will need to work on his changeup (20/30) if he is to become a full-time SP.

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13th Pick – Wellington Athletics:

RP Cameron Ueno (36/79) – stuff (35/40), movement (60/75) and control (35/55). 20-years old; 6’-0”, 180 lbs.; groundball tendency; 88-90 Mph velocity; Hits LH/Throws RH
Passible stuff, positively filthy movement and superb control. Throws 2 type of pitches, a fastball (40/40) and curveball (35/45). Ueno will need to work on his stuff to face upper-echelon hitters. Struggles to keep his head in the game.

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14th Pick – Brunswick Legends:

SP Brent Nix (20/78) – stuff (30/40), movement (60/70) and control (20/35). 19-years old; 5’-10”, 165 lbs.; groundball pitcher; 87-89 Mph velocity; Hits RH/Throws RH
Consistent, above average stuff, positively filthy movement but only decent control. Throws 3 types of pitches, with his fastball (40/45) and curveball (35/50) having the best potential. He will need to work on his changeup (20/20) if he is to have any hope of becoming a full-time SP.

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15th Pick – Embro Suns:

OF Riley Parsons (22/64) – contact (40/55), gap power (40/50) and eye (35/50). 21-years old; 5’-10”, 180 lbs.; pull hitter; Hits LH/Throws LH
Above-average contact with outstanding power potential (35/45). Decent defense at RF and above average speed on the base paths.

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16th Pick – Kingston Pelicans:

SP Charlie Gilbert (21/74) – stuff (35/40), movement (60/65) and control (35/55). 21-years old; 5’-11”, 180 lbs.; groundball pitcher; 88-90 Mph velocity; Hits RH/Throws RH
Great potential on his stuff and feisty, top-notch movement and great control. Throws 4 types of pitches, with his cutter (45/50) and forkball (45/50) having the best potential.
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08-24-2015, 08:54 PM	#132
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,919	December 6, 1939 1939-40 Amateur Draft Results Downie, Perth (BP) –Downie’s Empire Hotel played host to the 1939-40 Amateur Draft where about 160 or so players were selected with dreams of being the next star in Braeland’s United Leagues. This season, the Hespeler Stars received the first selection, followed by the Fort Richmond Generals and Wolseley Unions. Here is a brief sketch of the players selected in the first round: 1st Pick – Hespeler Stars: IF/OF Vic Weetman (63/80) – 21-years old; 5’-8”, 160 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH Weetman was the first overall pick and it’s not hard to see why. The 21-year old lad from Willow Grove, Norwich, is an extremely versatile player. Scouts predict that his arrival in the majors will come sooner rather than later. Blessed with amazing vision and discipline, he projects to a high batting average with plus raw power. He has excellent range, especially in the outfield, and has well above average speed. An everyday guy, Weetman will start his professional career with the Muir Electrics, Hespeler’s AA farm team. -------- 2nd Pick – Fort Richmond Generals: C Danny Trowbridge (39/80) – 21-years old; 5’-10”, 195 lbs.; Switch hitter/Throws RH The Generals selected a catcher as the 2nd overall pick. The switch-hitting Danny Trowbridge is projected to be an outstanding contact hitter with plus-plus power and decent fielding abilities. The 21-year old from Braeland City has been assigned to the Marburg Mustangs, Fort Richmond’s AA farm team. -------- 3rd Pick – Wolseley Unions: LF Gary Therien (20/80) – 18-years old; 6’-1”, 190 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH The Canadian-born Therien was selected 3rd overall by the Unions. The 18-year old is an offense-rich, defense-poor prospect. Therien has all the tools to be a fantastic contact hitter with wonderful power potential. He has an outstanding eye and patience at the plate. He is not necessarily a speedster on the base paths. However, the greatest concern is his very poor defensive skills. While a potential phenom at the plate, he could be a daily adventure in left field. The Unions have assigned him to their AA farm club, the Waterloo Whips. -------- 4th Pick – Pulberry Trolleys: SS Roland Binns (22/68) – 18-years old; 5’-9”, 155 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH For the 4th overall pick, the Trolleys selected an 18-year old shortstop from Downie. Binns’ strength is offense as well, as he brings well above-average contact potential with plus-plus power potential. He also has above average speed but will need to work on this defense, as he is not the most slick-fielding shortstop. Binns will begin with the Hopetown Islanders, Pulberry’s AA affiliate. -------- 5th Pick – Sherburn Tigers: SP Gavin Womersley (23/80) – 18-years old; 5’-8”, 150 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH The first pitcher selected in this season’s amateur draft, the 18-year old RHP from Queensland is blessed with above average stuff, incredible movement and tremendous control. Womersley has a great selection of pitches, with a top-notch sinker. The 5’-8” pitcher will start with the AA Hannon Greyhounds. -------- 6th Pick – Balmoral Giants: IF/OF Lance Haworth (22/63) – 21-years old; 5’-10”, 170 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH The second Canadian-born player taken in the first round, Haworth greatest strengths are his outstanding defense in the outfield and his well above average speed on the base paths. The 21-year old has a decent eye to lay off most of the bad pitches, but currently doesn’t rate very highly as either a contact or power hitter. Haworth will begin his professional career with the AA Georgetown Goldbugs. -------- 7th Pick – Cobourg Red Stockings: IF George Simpson (22/80) – 18-years old; 5’-10”, 170 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH The Red Stockings selected 18-year old George Simpson, an average infielder who has a chance to be a sensational contact hitter and hit for a high average. Simpson, however, will need to improve his discipline at the plate, as patience is not a virtue. Simpson has been assigned to Cobourg’s AA farm team, the Cardiff Crushers. -------- 8th Pick – Cambria Cannons: IF/OF Evan Houk (20/64) – 18-years old; 6’-0”, 170 lbs.; Hits RH/Throws RH The 6’-0” Houk from Birmingham projects to become a solid contact hitter with average plate discipline and outstanding base running skills. He is also considered a solid defender in the field. The 18-year old will begin play with the AA Vandecar Spurs. -------- Here is the rest of the first round, selections 9-16: 9th Pick – Queensland Eagles: SP Pi-ao Quian (23/69) – stuff (35/40), movement (60/70) and control (35/50). 22-years old; 6’-1”, 195 lbs.; groundball tendency; 88-90 Mph velocity; Hits RH/Throws RH Above average stuff, positively filthy movement and outstanding control. Throws 5 type of pitches, with his cutter (40/45) and splitter (40/45) the best right now. -------- 10th Pick – Downie Chiefs: RP Carl Luscombe (56/80) – stuff (45/60), movement (65/75) and control (35/50). 22-years old; 5’-10’, 175 lbs.; groundball pitcher; 90-92 Mph velocity; Hits LH/Throws RH Really special stuff, positively filthy movement and very good command. Throws two pitches: fastball (50/60), slider (40/65). -------- 11th Pick – Stratford Barons: SP Donn Griffin (21/76) – stuff (35/45), movement (60/70) and control (35/55). 20-years old; 5’-7”, 155 lbs.; neutral; 88-90 Mph velocity; Hits LH/Throws RH Great stuff and aggressive, positively filthy movement and superb control. Throws 5 type of pitches, with his splitter and forkball (both 40/50) the best right now. -------- 12th Pick – Braeland City Monarchs: SP Roman Davis (20/79) – stuff (30/40), movement (50/70) and control (35/55). 19-years old; 6’-2”, 185 lbs.; groundball tendency; 86-88 Mph velocity; Hits LH/Throws LH Above average stuff, positively filthy movement and excellent control. Throws 3 types of pitches, with his fastball (40/50) and curveball (25/50) having the best potential. Davis will need to work on his changeup (20/30) if he is to become a full-time SP. -------- 13th Pick – Wellington Athletics: RP Cameron Ueno (36/79) – stuff (35/40), movement (60/75) and control (35/55). 20-years old; 6’-0”, 180 lbs.; groundball tendency; 88-90 Mph velocity; Hits LH/Throws RH Passible stuff, positively filthy movement and superb control. Throws 2 type of pitches, a fastball (40/40) and curveball (35/45). Ueno will need to work on his stuff to face upper-echelon hitters. Struggles to keep his head in the game. -------- 14th Pick – Brunswick Legends: SP Brent Nix (20/78) – stuff (30/40), movement (60/70) and control (20/35). 19-years old; 5’-10”, 165 lbs.; groundball pitcher; 87-89 Mph velocity; Hits RH/Throws RH Consistent, above average stuff, positively filthy movement but only decent control. Throws 3 types of pitches, with his fastball (40/45) and curveball (35/50) having the best potential. He will need to work on his changeup (20/20) if he is to have any hope of becoming a full-time SP. -------- 15th Pick – Embro Suns: OF Riley Parsons (22/64) – contact (40/55), gap power (40/50) and eye (35/50). 21-years old; 5’-10”, 180 lbs.; pull hitter; Hits LH/Throws LH Above-average contact with outstanding power potential (35/45). Decent defense at RF and above average speed on the base paths. -------- 16th Pick – Kingston Pelicans: SP Charlie Gilbert (21/74) – stuff (35/40), movement (60/65) and control (35/55). 21-years old; 5’-11”, 180 lbs.; groundball pitcher; 88-90 Mph velocity; Hits RH/Throws RH Great potential on his stuff and feisty, top-notch movement and great control. Throws 4 types of pitches, with his cutter (45/50) and forkball (45/50) having the best potential. -------- __________________ United Leagues of Braeland Last edited by reds1; 07-03-2017 at 01:35 AM.