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BirdWatcher · 06-25-2019, 11:55 AM

To follow up a bit on an earlier post regarding 5 of the most highly rated players in the draft: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...&postcount=278

Sure enough, St. Louis College shortstop Justin Ficklin was the first player chosen overall, by the Portland Wild Things. The Wild Things once again find themselves in the bottom portion of the league and need an infusion of young talent. Perhaps Ficklin will prove to be a big part of a resurgence for the Wild Things in a few years.

John Hemmah, one of a good number of talented prep outfielders in the draft, went to the Detroit Falcons at #4 in the draft.

Shortstop T.J. Williams, a mature 18-year old who shows great leadership potential, was chosen at #12 by the San Francisco Velocity.

The Boston Berserkers, battling with the Jacksonville Wolf Pack thus far this year not only for the SJL title but also for best record in the WPK, chose Las Vegas College first baseman Mike Lovett with their 1st round pick, at #8 overall. This looks like a great pick. Lovett is a marginal defender but is already an advanced hitter with great power potential. He should move up the minor league system rapidly and could be in the bigs as early as late in the 1974 season. There is every reason to believe that this pick will help make the Berserkers a contender for the foreseeable future.

Another prep outfielder, Cameron Olsen, was taken by the San Francisco Velocity with the 6th pick of the 1st round. With their 2 picks in this round the Velocity come up with 2 of the more talented players in the draft. The big question with the 18-year old Olsen is his lack of maturity. He is not known for his baseball smarts or his hard work. Olsen has potential for greatness but also has potential bust written all over him.

More about the Brewers picks thus far later (the draft is completed through the 9th round), but suffice it to say that it was a bit of a disappointing draft for the organization though they are hopeful that a few of the youngsters they took a chance on may exceed current expectations.

06-25-2019, 11:55 AM	#303
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,263	1973 Amateur Draft To follow up a bit on an earlier post regarding 5 of the most highly rated players in the draft: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...&postcount=278 Sure enough, St. Louis College shortstop Justin Ficklin was the first player chosen overall, by the Portland Wild Things. The Wild Things once again find themselves in the bottom portion of the league and need an infusion of young talent. Perhaps Ficklin will prove to be a big part of a resurgence for the Wild Things in a few years. John Hemmah, one of a good number of talented prep outfielders in the draft, went to the Detroit Falcons at #4 in the draft. Shortstop T.J. Williams, a mature 18-year old who shows great leadership potential, was chosen at #12 by the San Francisco Velocity. The Boston Berserkers, battling with the Jacksonville Wolf Pack thus far this year not only for the SJL title but also for best record in the WPK, chose Las Vegas College first baseman Mike Lovett with their 1st round pick, at #8 overall. This looks like a great pick. Lovett is a marginal defender but is already an advanced hitter with great power potential. He should move up the minor league system rapidly and could be in the bigs as early as late in the 1974 season. There is every reason to believe that this pick will help make the Berserkers a contender for the foreseeable future. Another prep outfielder, Cameron Olsen, was taken by the San Francisco Velocity with the 6th pick of the 1st round. With their 2 picks in this round the Velocity come up with 2 of the more talented players in the draft. The big question with the 18-year old Olsen is his lack of maturity. He is not known for his baseball smarts or his hard work. Olsen has potential for greatness but also has potential bust written all over him. More about the Brewers picks thus far later (the draft is completed through the 9th round), but suffice it to say that it was a bit of a disappointing draft for the organization though they are hopeful that a few of the youngsters they took a chance on may exceed current expectations.