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1891 English Draft Highlights
First Round
#1 - Sunderland select LF Rio Ormiston. Ormiston has the potential to develop into a big league regular for the bulk of his career.
#2 - Aston Villa pick LF Griff Beatty, he can be penciled in for a lion's share of starts at his position.
#3 - West Bromwich take 3B Chris White, who could be an above average third baseman someday.
#4 - Stoke select CF Lee Stevens. Lee has potential to be the starter for a top team.
#5 - Burnley pick RHP Kasim Baker, he should end up starting for any Baseball League club.
#6 - Accrington take LHP Joshua Miller, who has great tools but probably won't last more than five innings per game.
#7 - Aston Villa drafted RHP Craig Mackay. Craig's hopes are as a backup pitcher.
#8 - Notts County select LF Benjamin Hoban, he is expected to have only a modest production.
#9 - Bolton pick 3B Dylan Beardsley, who has the talent to develop into a franchise cornerstone in the infield.
#10 - Preston take 2B Tony Moore, his bat and hustle should make him a frontrunner for an audition as a second baseman.
#11 - Wolverhampton take RF Ted Bain. Bain has the talent to flourish in the League.
#12 - Blackburn drafted then failed to sign Dwaine O'Neill, who could be a mid-table starter at first base.
#13 - Derby pick 1B Graham Kemp, he could be penciled in for most starts at his position.
Second Round
#1 - Sunderland take LF Cedric Fearnley. Cedric is a worthwhile development project for a future starting role in left field.
#6 - Accrington pick LHP Heliodoro Gaedke, he projects to be a top pitcher with his health, stuff and effectiveness.
#7 - Notts County drafted SS Shane Gray. Gray has the potential to be an impact player at short.
Third Round
#1 - Sunderland select 1B Trevor Gardner, who has the potential to develop into a big league regular for the bulk of his career.
#10 - Preston pick 3B Roodan Moore. Roodan could develop into a productive regular on a contending team.
#12 - Blackburn take 2B Scott Howie, he projects to be an above average second baseman.
#13 - Derby drafted LF Stuart Murray. Murray projects to be an above average left fielder.
Fourth Round
#10 - Wolverhampton take 3B Harley Kennedy, who is a reliable hitter in the organization's grand scheme.
#11 - Blackburn pick RHP Ashley Hill. Ashley is likely better suited as a backup pitcher.
Fifth Round
#8 - Bolton drafted RF Dane Cartwright, he profiles as an above average player.
#11 - Blackburn pick RF Taylor Gray, who should be a regular starter.
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