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dishnet34 · 02-28-2016, 12:07 PM

ABO DIVISIONAL BREAKDOWN
Part 1 - Atlantic Conference, Coastal Division

Projected Standings

Annapolis Angels

Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Stadium: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Park (Link takes you to picture of park)
Main Jersey:

Analysis: The Angels received the 8th overall pick in the draft, and used it on one of the better SS's in the ABO, Gavin Worsley (4*/4*). He won't hit for power too much, but he'll make solid contact, field his position OK, and be one of the top base-stealing threats in the league. Their ace is 31-year old Chilean Mario Hernandez (4*/4*), who they selected in the 4th round. Outside of them, closer Micah Grummitt (5*/5*), and top prospects Marvin Shanks (LF, 4*/4*) and Wendell Hooks (SP, 2.5*/4.5*), this team doesn't have a good amount of promise, with only 4 players with an overall of 4* or better.
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Brooklyn Sabres

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Stadium: Polo Grounds II
Main Jersey:

Analysis: Because of the stadium they will be playing in, expect a lot of dingers with this team; 6 players have an OSA power rating of 14 or higher. One of those players was their first round pick (22nd overall), CF Jose Contreras (4*/4*). Him, along with 34-year old RF Harold Clow (4.5*/4.5*), will make one of the top 2 power threats in this lineup. Their ace is 37-year old Texas native Jim Mahoney (4.5*/4.5*), who has a highly rated slider and is slated to be one of the top control pitchers in the league. His groundball tendency should help his cause as well. 25-year old C Michael Baker (3*/3*), their top prospect*, will be a name to watch, starting at C for this unit.
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Cape Cod Beacons

Location: Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
Stadium: Gorton's Stadium
Main Jersey:

Analysis: With the 23rd pick, the Beacons got their star player, SP Ramon Vazquez (4.5*/4.5*). The rotation is slated to be the best in the division, with 38-year old Shaun Carter (4.5*/4.5*) being a solid #2 behind him. This rotation, along with 26-year old RF John Fritz (5*/5*), a solid hitter who has a rocket arm in the OF, will lead this team. The supporting cast, however, is ranked by OSA in the bottom half of the league at every position, which in the case of the deep closing group the entire league has, can be unfair. One of the younger finishers in the ABO, 25-year old Kade Mangan (4.5*/4.5*), is a solid option to have as a closer, with a plus-plus fastball, and a plus curve to finish them off. Overall, if the hitting can exceed expectations, this team can contend for a wild card spot.
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Charleston Palmettos

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Stadium: Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park
Main Jersey:

Analysis: The Palmettos were fortunate enough to get the 4th overall pick, which they used on who OSA calls the top 2B in the ABO, 24-year old Carl Morris (5*/5*). He has great all-around hitting skills, but his defense is only slightly above average. Ace pitcher Jyri Nurmi (4.5*/4.5*) has great control of his pitches, plus is in the process of developing a changeup. At 25, he can only get better. 31-year old closer Rhys Donovan (5*/5*) is statistically projected to be the best closer in the Atlantic Conference. Dingers will mostly be provided by Morris, and 3B Chester Ramsey (2.5*/2.5*), who has 17 power according to OSA, but will probably struggle to make contact.
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Key West Hurricane

Location: Key West, Florida
Stadium: Southernmost Point
Main Jersey:

Analysis: Balls will probably fly out to all fields, as Southernmost Point has one of the shorter porches to CF in the ABO (approx. 365 ft). However, with the amount of power supplied by the Hurricane, that'll mostly come from the opposing team. Only two players, C Jean-Marc Faure (5*/5*) and 3B Antonio Vazquez (3*/3*) have power ratings at or above 13. Faure is considered to be the best-hitting C in the league, but at 37, he's bound to go through a decline this season. Their first round selection (7th overall) follows the mold of a few hitters in the Hurricane lineup, 29-year old 2B Evan Hensball (4*/4*). He doesn't have any power, but has excellent on-base skills, slightly above-average defense, and is one of the best baserunners, base stealers, and bunters in the league, which will work well with manager Peter Bentley's smallball style of baseball. Their rotation is led by 336-year old Ron Bunch, who can best be described as a 4th starter masquerading as an ace. #2 starter Isaac Walls is better, but is 39, and due for more decline. They're hoping that prospect Rod Kennedy (.5*/4.5*) can mature quickly in the Prep League and fill a rotation spot in the next year or two.
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Orlando Wizards

Location: Orlando, Florida
Stadium: ESPN Field at Disney's Wide World of Sports

Main Jersey:

Analysis: The local Kinkos will be getting a lot of business printing out K sheets. The pitching staff for the Wizards, and in particular the bullpen, will be racking up a lot of them this season. Led by closer Bobby Davis (5*/5*), this bullpen unit for the Wizards can easily rival the Kansas City Royals' bullpen in MLB on paper. 5 of their relievers could conceivably be a closer for any other team in the league, having Stuff ratings of over 17, and good control on all of them, too. Their rotation is no slouch, either. Led by Anatolii Karmakov (4.5*/4.5*), games will be shortened very easily. Their first round selection (18th overall) was 21-year old 1B phenom Ramu Pratima (4*/4*), who has above average hitting abilities, but nothing that wows you. However, that wow factor goes to their second round selection, 30-year old SS Sergio Marroquin (4.5*/4.5*). Like a lot of SS's in the league, he doesn't have too much power, but has great contact ability, a great eye, and can play solid defense. Overall, all but four of their projected starters in the field and on the pitching staff are ranked in the bottom half of the league. Expect the road to the championship to go through ESPN Field this season.
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Next write-up: AC Central Division!

*Everybody in the league is set to 0 service time in the ABO, so players under 25 are considered "prospects".

02-28-2016, 12:07 PM	#2
dishnet34 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,476	ABO DIVISIONAL BREAKDOWN Part 1 - Atlantic Conference, Coastal Division Projected Standings Annapolis Angels Location: Annapolis, Maryland Stadium: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Park (Link takes you to picture of park) Main Jersey: Analysis: The Angels received the 8th overall pick in the draft, and used it on one of the better SS's in the ABO, Gavin Worsley (4/4). He won't hit for power too much, but he'll make solid contact, field his position OK, and be one of the top base-stealing threats in the league. Their ace is 31-year old Chilean Mario Hernandez (4/4), who they selected in the 4th round. Outside of them, closer Micah Grummitt (5/5), and top prospects Marvin Shanks (LF, 4/4) and Wendell Hooks (SP, 2.5/4.5), this team doesn't have a good amount of promise, with only 4 players with an overall of 4* or better. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brooklyn Sabres Location: Brooklyn, New York Stadium: Polo Grounds II Main Jersey: Analysis: Because of the stadium they will be playing in, expect a lot of dingers with this team; 6 players have an OSA power rating of 14 or higher. One of those players was their first round pick (22nd overall), CF Jose Contreras (4/4). Him, along with 34-year old RF Harold Clow (4.5/4.5), will make one of the top 2 power threats in this lineup. Their ace is 37-year old Texas native Jim Mahoney (4.5/4.5), who has a highly rated slider and is slated to be one of the top control pitchers in the league. His groundball tendency should help his cause as well. 25-year old C Michael Baker (3/3), their top prospect, will be a name to watch, starting at C for this unit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cape Cod Beacons* Location: Barnstable Town, Massachusetts Stadium: Gorton's Stadium Main Jersey: Analysis: With the 23rd pick, the Beacons got their star player, SP Ramon Vazquez (4.5/4.5). The rotation is slated to be the best in the division, with 38-year old Shaun Carter (4.5/4.5) being a solid #2 behind him. This rotation, along with 26-year old RF John Fritz (5/5), a solid hitter who has a rocket arm in the OF, will lead this team. The supporting cast, however, is ranked by OSA in the bottom half of the league at every position, which in the case of the deep closing group the entire league has, can be unfair. One of the younger finishers in the ABO, 25-year old Kade Mangan (4.5/4.5), is a solid option to have as a closer, with a plus-plus fastball, and a plus curve to finish them off. Overall, if the hitting can exceed expectations, this team can contend for a wild card spot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charleston Palmettos Location: Charleston, South Carolina Stadium: Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park Main Jersey: Analysis: The Palmettos were fortunate enough to get the 4th overall pick, which they used on who OSA calls the top 2B in the ABO, 24-year old Carl Morris (5/5). He has great all-around hitting skills, but his defense is only slightly above average. Ace pitcher Jyri Nurmi (4.5/4.5) has great control of his pitches, plus is in the process of developing a changeup. At 25, he can only get better. 31-year old closer Rhys Donovan (5/5) is statistically projected to be the best closer in the Atlantic Conference. Dingers will mostly be provided by Morris, and 3B Chester Ramsey (2.5/2.5), who has 17 power according to OSA, but will probably struggle to make contact. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Key West Hurricane Location: Key West, Florida Stadium: Southernmost Point Main Jersey: Analysis: Balls will probably fly out to all fields, as Southernmost Point has one of the shorter porches to CF in the ABO (approx. 365 ft). However, with the amount of power supplied by the Hurricane, that'll mostly come from the opposing team. Only two players, C Jean-Marc Faure (5/5) and 3B Antonio Vazquez (3/3) have power ratings at or above 13. Faure is considered to be the best-hitting C in the league, but at 37, he's bound to go through a decline this season. Their first round selection (7th overall) follows the mold of a few hitters in the Hurricane lineup, 29-year old 2B Evan Hensball (4/4). He doesn't have any power, but has excellent on-base skills, slightly above-average defense, and is one of the best baserunners, base stealers, and bunters in the league, which will work well with manager Peter Bentley's smallball style of baseball. Their rotation is led by 336-year old Ron Bunch, who can best be described as a 4th starter masquerading as an ace. #2 starter Isaac Walls is better, but is 39, and due for more decline. They're hoping that prospect Rod Kennedy (.5/4.5) can mature quickly in the Prep League and fill a rotation spot in the next year or two. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Orlando Wizards Location: Orlando, Florida Stadium: ESPN Field at Disney's Wide World of Sports Main Jersey: Analysis: The local Kinkos will be getting a lot of business printing out K sheets. The pitching staff for the Wizards, and in particular the bullpen, will be racking up a lot of them this season. Led by closer Bobby Davis (5/5), this bullpen unit for the Wizards can easily rival the Kansas City Royals' bullpen in MLB on paper. 5 of their relievers could conceivably be a closer for any other team in the league, having Stuff ratings of over 17, and good control on all of them, too. Their rotation is no slouch, either. Led by Anatolii Karmakov (4.5/4.5), games will be shortened very easily. Their first round selection (18th overall) was 21-year old 1B phenom Ramu Pratima (4/4), who has above average hitting abilities, but nothing that wows you. However, that wow factor goes to their second round selection, 30-year old SS Sergio Marroquin (4.5/4.5). Like a lot of SS's in the league, he doesn't have too much power, but has great contact ability, a great eye, and can play solid defense. Overall, all but four of their projected starters in the field and on the pitching staff are ranked in the bottom half of the league. Expect the road to the championship to go through ESPN Field this season. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Next write-up: AC Central Division! *Everybody in the league is set to 0 service time in the ABO, so players under 25 are considered "prospects".