[ayaghmour2]

CF Marty Roberts (79th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 23rd Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Brunswick Knights
Last Year Rank: New

Here's basically the return for Vince York. Marty Roberts may actually be a better prospect then Hunter, and he more or less replaces Joe Johnson in the organization. Another younger player, the junior won't turn 21 till November 17th while some in his class are almost 22. My scout isn't nearly as big of a fan, but his .355/.399/.592 (149 OPS+) line as a junior with 9 homers, 12 steals, and 40 RBI's is much more encouraging. The power definitely spiked, as he almost reached his combined mark, but his career .314/.377/.521 (142 OPS+) line isn't all too far from this year's performance. He's a strong defender as well, with a +4.2 zone rating and 1.031 efficiency this season and he didn't make an error the last two seasons. He's got a ton of upside in the field and on the bases, and he should be an above average hitter. I'm not sure if the power will develop, but Roberts has all the tool to be a top 5 center fielder.

C Harry Mead (83rd Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 59th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Memphis HS Pharaohs
Last Year Rank: New

We had three fourth round picks which mirrored the Giants recent dynasty (10, 12, 14). This pick came from Brooklyn, and I used it on catcher Harry Mead. Technically, our top prospect Joe Rainbow is a catcher, but I'm not too keen on his big league potential and I think the Harvey, Illinois native Harry Mead is better. He had a rough senior year, hitting just .283/.335/.447 (95 OPS+) with 5 homers and 35 RBI's. It couldn't be further form his successful sophomore season where he hit .443/.511/.741 (248 OPS+) with 7 homers and 48 RBI's. While these seasons are completely different, his career .339/.397/.550 (161 OPS+) line is extremely impressive for a prep catcher. He's also an absolute freak of nature, a lefty catcher, which will be really interesting to see how that develops. He's played a little in first and left as well, but as so far held his own behind the plate. My scout thinks he's got good catching ability and an average arm and we're going to give him every opportunity to stay behind the plate. He's a solid hitter with a great eye, and even though we have one of the best catchers in Mike Taylor, Mead is just 18 and could eventually form a platoon with Taylor against lefties as he's not nearly as strong against same-side pitchers. Mead has tremendous upside, but he's likely a long way away from the majors.

SP Bill Ross (86th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 3rd Round, 42nd Overall (1930)
Alma Mater: Providence HS Hawks
Last Year Rank: 5th

A 3rd Round selection in 1930, Ross moved up from La Crosse to San Jose last season and actually pitched even better. He was 3-12, but with a 3.41 ERA (119 ERA+), 1.23 WHIP, and 119 strikeouts in 145 innings pitched. Ross is a tall right, standing at 6'3'' which gives him good downward movement on all his pitches. He's seen a velocity boost in each offseason, going from 83-85 to 87-89 since we selected him. He's a finesse pitcher who really relies on his changeup, but his slider and cutter are quality pitches as well. Ross has the potential to sit in the middle of the rotation, but he'll never be the star of a staff. Vince DaCosta's 1927 season were he was 22-12 with a 3.99 ERA (102 ERA+) and 1.49 WHIP is probably Ross' floor, with the potential to be a Dick Lyons type starter.

CF Lou Roach (99th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 59th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Memphis HS Pharaohs
Last Year Rank: New

Our 8th and final top 100 prospect, Lou Roach was our third and final 4th Round Pick. All three fourth rounders rank in the top 100, and even though he was our pick not one we traded for, Buck Waldrop ranks 171st in the FABL and with the addition of Rule-5 Pick Cliff Ray more or less replacing Jim Kyle, I think we did rather well with our picks. Roach is another new outfielder and from Park Ridge, Illinois. And unlike a few of the guys I've taken this draft, Roach's best season was this year. As a junior, he slugged an astronomical .415/.473/.680 (188 OPS+) with 11 homers and 41 RBI's to finish off a stellar college career with the Generals. In 699 trips to the plate, Roach hit .359/.421/.593 (164 OPS+) with 32 homers and 124 RBI's. He never had an OPS+ below 150, never hit below .329/.388/.531 (sophomore year), never hit less then 10 homers, and never drove in less then 35 runs. He was the model for consistency and the only reason he was a 4th Rounder selection was because this draft was so deep with talent. He's passable out in center, probably best suited for a corner, but there is no doubting his offensive ability. He's got elite contact ability with well above average power and he almost never strikes out. He struck out 11 times as a junior, but just 3 times as a freshman and sophomore. Roach looks to be very far along in terms of development, and even with our excellent outfield, he could see himself playing for his hometown team in just a few seasons.

CF Ernie Carson (116th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 5th Round, 74th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: New York HS Eagles
Last Year Rank: New

He didn't stand out as a senior, hitting .352/.426/.519 (135 OPS+) with 2 homers, 6 steals, and 16 RBI's, but he missed 15 games with a hamstring strain that definitely slowed him down. In just 500 career college plate appearances, he hit .348/.419/.540 (161 OPS+) with 11 homers, 68 RBI's, and 22 steals. He's a lefty hitter and righty thrower with excellent contact and speed. He's also a capable defender who can stick in center. Carson is a very raw prospect, but there's a lot of upside. A lefty bat with decent speed and a plus contact tool could come in handy considering a lot of our active players are righty swingers