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Old 02-09-2019, 07:49 PM   #280
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1912 Where Are They Now?

Top Prospects:
Lester Barlow - The top prospect in 1907 has not played according to his potential. He has been hitting pretty well but his defense at shortstop is absolutely atrocious, taking away all of his value.

Jack Gilkey - The top pitching prospect and he has been a slightly above average player for 6 years.

Chris Spinner - He has been back and forth between AA, AAA, and MLB but hasn't really stuck, he has instead been a replacement level player.

Draftees:
R.J. Taylor - The top draft prospect has been at the top of prospect lists for quite a few years and finally got a good chance in the major leagues in 1911. However, he had an elbow strain in 1912 that stopped his forward momentum and will look to play better next year.

Bobby Cattouse - The top college draftee made the 1911 All-Star team and Silver Slugger in LF.

Andy Goodell - The top pitching draftee in 1907 had a career-ending injury in 1909.

Steve Rennecker - He was the first college player off the board. He got to the majors in 1909 and has been an average RF player.

Award Winners:
Lou Thornton - The AL Rookie of the Year has won three silver sluggers and two all-star teams.

Alec Bagby - The NL Rookie of the Year has won three gold gloves and one all-star team.

Other:
Shane Romo - He pitched a perfect game in college and was drafted in the 7th round. He cracked the Dbacks rotation in 1912 for 10 games after three full seasons in the minor leagues.

Antonio Tosi - He gave up 29 runs in 3 innings in a high school game. He was drafted in the 29th round in 1911 and spent the year with the Tigers rookie and low-a teams.

Woody Vasquez - He pitched a perfect game in AA but only has two career MLB games.

Kristian Steele - He also pitched a perfect game, but in A+. He has made it into 14 MLB games, all as a reliever.

Dana Clavez - We haven't heard much from him the past few years. He has had injury problems which might end up holding him out of the Hall of Fame, as his mid-30s have not been very productive.

Derek Abraham - He was drafted 2nd overall in 1907 but didn't sign. He was then sent to the Missouri Tigers for three years, drafted 1st overall in 1910, and has been a top 10 prospect in both 1911 and 1912.
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