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ayaghmour2 · 09-16-2020, 01:43 AM

Everyone except 20th rounder Elmer Field (who I don't plan on signing) signed with the organization. The next post will contain our updated top 30 prospect list.

In the Rule-5 draft, I took a lot of players like usual. I didn't expect to get this many, but I got five players. I don't really plan on using a very deep bench, so I'm okay with stashing a few young players and giving them a chance. Here are the five new Cougars:

C Cliff Ray (Baltimore Cannons): A former 18th Round selection by the Cannons out of Syracuse HS, Ray doesn't have the longest track record, but put together very good numbers in AA. He hit .236/.355/.396 (110 OPS+) with 12 homers and 39 RBI's while putting together decent numbers defensively. He's got an excellent eye, is an excellent defender, and above average contact potential. My scout thinks the 23-year-old will be a dependable starter, and he was named the 91 prospect in the league after the season ended. He's further down now that most of the draftees have signed, but he still ranks in the top 200 and he'll have a shot to earn the backup job behind Mike Taylor.

1B Barney Meeker (Boston Minutemen): Taken in the 84th Round back in 1925 by the St. Louis Pioneers, but he decided to go to Commonwealth Catholic instead. It paid off as three years later the Minutemen decided to make him the 11th pick of the draft. The 25-year-old is a strong, athletic player with excellent hit tools and an excellent glove at first. He hit well last year in AAA, batting .256/.341/.476 (113 OPS+) with 8 homers, 10 steals, and 26 RBI's in just 187 trips to the plate. He's going to fight with Phil Vaughan for the backup first base role and I think he has a good shot at winning it.

SP Norm Stewart (Detroit Dynamos): Originally a 20th Round pick, the 26-year-old lefty was dominant in AAA Newark. In 28 starts, he was 11-13 with a 2.89 ERA (147 ERA+), 1.18 WHIP, and 192 strikeouts across 180.1 innings pitched. The only pitcher we grabbed, he's got a really good four pitch arsenal featuring a low 90s fastball and he can command all four pitches well. I think he's going to be a perfect inning eater and he should be able to beat out some of our lesser arms in the pen.

C Ron Ruppe (Detroit Dynamos): Another pick from Detroit, the 11th Rounder, I'm actually sending him back since I got Ray who is younger and has higher upside. My scout likes him too, but it's impossible to carry three catchers.

LF Vallie Turner (Chicago Chiefs): Taken 15th Overall by our south side rivals back in 1928, Turner has had above average offensive numbers at every minor league level. He hit fine in AA Memphis, batting .260/.342/.421 (105 OPS+) with 5 homers and 74 RBI's. He's a strong lefty, but he's not too much of a defender. He's a long shot to make the roster, but he's got decent enough talent to stick.

09-16-2020, 01:43 AM	#213
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Rule-5 Draft and Draft Signings Everyone except 20th rounder Elmer Field (who I don't plan on signing) signed with the organization. The next post will contain our updated top 30 prospect list. In the Rule-5 draft, I took a lot of players like usual. I didn't expect to get this many, but I got five players. I don't really plan on using a very deep bench, so I'm okay with stashing a few young players and giving them a chance. Here are the five new Cougars: C Cliff Ray (Baltimore Cannons): A former 18th Round selection by the Cannons out of Syracuse HS, Ray doesn't have the longest track record, but put together very good numbers in AA. He hit .236/.355/.396 (110 OPS+) with 12 homers and 39 RBI's while putting together decent numbers defensively. He's got an excellent eye, is an excellent defender, and above average contact potential. My scout thinks the 23-year-old will be a dependable starter, and he was named the 91 prospect in the league after the season ended. He's further down now that most of the draftees have signed, but he still ranks in the top 200 and he'll have a shot to earn the backup job behind Mike Taylor. 1B Barney Meeker (Boston Minutemen): Taken in the 84th Round back in 1925 by the St. Louis Pioneers, but he decided to go to Commonwealth Catholic instead. It paid off as three years later the Minutemen decided to make him the 11th pick of the draft. The 25-year-old is a strong, athletic player with excellent hit tools and an excellent glove at first. He hit well last year in AAA, batting .256/.341/.476 (113 OPS+) with 8 homers, 10 steals, and 26 RBI's in just 187 trips to the plate. He's going to fight with Phil Vaughan for the backup first base role and I think he has a good shot at winning it. SP Norm Stewart (Detroit Dynamos): Originally a 20th Round pick, the 26-year-old lefty was dominant in AAA Newark. In 28 starts, he was 11-13 with a 2.89 ERA (147 ERA+), 1.18 WHIP, and 192 strikeouts across 180.1 innings pitched. The only pitcher we grabbed, he's got a really good four pitch arsenal featuring a low 90s fastball and he can command all four pitches well. I think he's going to be a perfect inning eater and he should be able to beat out some of our lesser arms in the pen. C Ron Ruppe (Detroit Dynamos): Another pick from Detroit, the 11th Rounder, I'm actually sending him back since I got Ray who is younger and has higher upside. My scout likes him too, but it's impossible to carry three catchers. LF Vallie Turner (Chicago Chiefs): Taken 15th Overall by our south side rivals back in 1928, Turner has had above average offensive numbers at every minor league level. He hit fine in AA Memphis, batting .260/.342/.421 (105 OPS+) with 5 homers and 74 RBI's. He's a strong lefty, but he's not too much of a defender. He's a long shot to make the roster, but he's got decent enough talent to stick.