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ayaghmour2 · 07-14-2020, 07:34 PM

I messed up my list, so instead of getting just one pitcher I got three. We picked up four players in total and did not lose anyone. Here are the new guys we got:

SP Jack Fisher (from the Eagles): A former 4th Round selection by Washington in 1926, the 26-year-old Fisher had a pretty good season in AAA. He was 8-9 with a 3.73 ERA (122 ERA+), 1.27 WHIP, and 190 strikeouts in 188 innings pitched. He's had a really productive minor league career, with ERA+ above 100 in each season except a 6.1 inning start in AA as a 22-year-old. Fisher throws a hard cutter in the low 90s and he's got excellent secondary stuff with his curve and change. He could start, but for us the only chance he has of making the team is in the pen.

SP Charlie Morrell (from the Gothams): a 28-year-old southpaw who was taken in the 6th Round by Detroit back in 1924, Morrell has yet to debut. He's moved around a bit, but has a pretty good minor league track record. I'm not sure why I got him, as he was below Fisher with "or" and not and, but we have another arm added to the pen mix. Last year he was 7-5, with a 3.70 ERA (122 ERA+), 1.41 WHIP, and 135 strikeouts in 124 innings. He's a groundballer with a four pitch arsenal, but I can't seem him making the roster.

SP Frank Pratt (from the Saints): Taken in the 3rd Round by Montreal in 1927, Pratt got his first taste of AAA at 25. He did fine, 6-3 with a 4.08 ERA (110 ERA+), 1.48 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts in 88.1 innings pitched. He's got a decent four pitch mix, but is likely a long shot to make the roster. He doesn't throw too hard either, but my scout seems to like him.

CF Al Kempe (from the Dynamos): Taken 17th Overall in 1925, Kempe has yet to live up to his draft day hype. He did have an excellent season in AAA, hitting .307/.373/.463 (138 OPS+) with 15 homers, 10 steals, and 71 RBI's. He's got a smooth swing, excellent baseball IQ, and a great eye at the plate. He can handle center and with experience could fill in at left or right. He'll be in competition for an open outfield bench spot vacated by the retirement of John Dibblee.

We won't be taking anyone in the minor league portion, but I got some draft news. 6th Rounder Duke Fowler signed a $2,000 bonus and will report to Class C La Crosse. I have eight other picks I plan on signing.
We have the minor league portion next, where a team can purchase a player from another organization that is Rule-5 eligible. Instead of keeping them on the active roster, they are just forced to the 40-Man roster.

07-14-2020, 07:34 PM	#161
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Rule-5 Draft I messed up my list, so instead of getting just one pitcher I got three. We picked up four players in total and did not lose anyone. Here are the new guys we got: SP Jack Fisher (from the Eagles): A former 4th Round selection by Washington in 1926, the 26-year-old Fisher had a pretty good season in AAA. He was 8-9 with a 3.73 ERA (122 ERA+), 1.27 WHIP, and 190 strikeouts in 188 innings pitched. He's had a really productive minor league career, with ERA+ above 100 in each season except a 6.1 inning start in AA as a 22-year-old. Fisher throws a hard cutter in the low 90s and he's got excellent secondary stuff with his curve and change. He could start, but for us the only chance he has of making the team is in the pen. SP Charlie Morrell (from the Gothams): a 28-year-old southpaw who was taken in the 6th Round by Detroit back in 1924, Morrell has yet to debut. He's moved around a bit, but has a pretty good minor league track record. I'm not sure why I got him, as he was below Fisher with "or" and not and, but we have another arm added to the pen mix. Last year he was 7-5, with a 3.70 ERA (122 ERA+), 1.41 WHIP, and 135 strikeouts in 124 innings. He's a groundballer with a four pitch arsenal, but I can't seem him making the roster. SP Frank Pratt (from the Saints): Taken in the 3rd Round by Montreal in 1927, Pratt got his first taste of AAA at 25. He did fine, 6-3 with a 4.08 ERA (110 ERA+), 1.48 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts in 88.1 innings pitched. He's got a decent four pitch mix, but is likely a long shot to make the roster. He doesn't throw too hard either, but my scout seems to like him. CF Al Kempe (from the Dynamos): Taken 17th Overall in 1925, Kempe has yet to live up to his draft day hype. He did have an excellent season in AAA, hitting .307/.373/.463 (138 OPS+) with 15 homers, 10 steals, and 71 RBI's. He's got a smooth swing, excellent baseball IQ, and a great eye at the plate. He can handle center and with experience could fill in at left or right. He'll be in competition for an open outfield bench spot vacated by the retirement of John Dibblee. We won't be taking anyone in the minor league portion, but I got some draft news. 6th Rounder Duke Fowler signed a $2,000 bonus and will report to Class C La Crosse. I have eight other picks I plan on signing. We have the minor league portion next, where a team can purchase a player from another organization that is Rule-5 eligible. Instead of keeping them on the active roster, they are just forced to the 40-Man roster.