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1920 Where Are They Now?
Top Prospects:
D.J. Leverton - Leverton was the top prospect in 1915 and had a pretty good rookie year, providing 1.2 WAR in only 74 games. He has played 5 straight seasons as a durable CF, missing only a few days here and there. He has won 2 gold gloves, made 4 all-star teams, won a silver slugger, and was the 1916 AL League Championship MVP.
J.R. Donahoe - The top pitching prospect won the top pitching award in 1919 and has made two all-star games. He just recently finished 2nd in pitcher of the year in 1920.
Draftees:
Phoenix Amoss - Amoss was the top draftee in 1915 and shot right through the minor leagues, starting 1916 as the Indians' CF. He won the MVP in his second year and has been to three all-star games, won two silver sluggers, and has the knack for coming up with a big hit. He was the 1917 AL Division Series MVP and 1918 AL League Championship MVP in the Indians World Series Season.
Denley Wright - Wright was the top high school draftee but failed to sign and went to Texas Tech. He was drafted 4th overall in 1918 and is in the Rangers' minor league system.
A.J. Aranha - He was the top pitcher in a light pitching draft and has been a solid starter for the Mets so far, making the 1920 all-star team and most recently receiving the NL League Championship MVP award in the Mets' World Series run.
Sam Sciascia - He was drafted before Aranha but hasn't had quite as good a career, with only one full MLB season just slightly above average. He has had injury issues, spending nearly 2 straight years on the DL with a torn UCL and nerve entrapment.
Award Winners:
Morton Zepp - He was the NL Rookie of the Year as a catcher and I really thought he was going to be Dan McKee plus. He still has a chance to put together a Hall of Fame career but his 20s weren't quite as dominating as I imagined. He has been to 4 all-star games and won 3 silver sluggers.
Other:
Antawn Colin - He pitched a perfect game in high school in 1915 and was drafted in the 9th round in 1916 by the Braves. He hasn't quite made it into the major leagues but is a reliever in their minor league system.
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