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ayaghmour2 · 09-17-2020, 06:04 PM

LF Ed Reyes (118th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 15th Overall (1931)
Alma Mater: Atlanta HS Peaches
Last Year Rank: 7th

Our first round selection last year, it was a decent year for the 19-year-old Reyes. He hit .300/.369/.458 (113 OPS+) with 12 homers and 79 RBI's in 539 plate appearances with the Lions. I really want to see him in San Jose with all the new outfielders we've added in the draft, but I'm not quite sure he's ready. The lefty slugger still has issues with strikeouts, but he should always hit for a high average while offering a lot of extra base power. His defense definitely needs some work, with a poor -7.1 zone rating and 1.49 range factor with a .949 efficiency. It's just one season, and you need about three to truly judge defense, but Reyes may have to find a new position. The easy solution is first, but he's got a pretty strong arm and could possibly shift over to right. Reyes should be a dependable big leaguer and a starter for most FABL clubs.

1B Leo Mitchell (126th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 28th Overall (1931)
Alma Mater: Atlanta HS Peaches
Last Year Rank: 14th

Our 2nd Round selection last season, the lefty Mitchell didn't have the best professional debut. In 569 plate appearances with La Crosse, he hit .294/.341/.399 (91 OPS+) with 13 homers and 59 RBI's. The biggest red flag was the 149 strikeouts with just 30 walks. In high school, he always struck out more then he walked, but nothing like this. He's got a very nice bat, but he's still young and the power will come. He's got a really high hit tool as well and should be able to challenge for batting titles if he reaches his potential. I'd like to see him reach San Jose this year, but unlike most of the LaCrosse guys, we didn't get someone who could replace him at first. He will have to give up some time to Mead and whoever else I decide to give reps to at first, but he'll still start almost every game against righties with likely a few days off against lefties.

C Claude Ramsey (127th Overall)
Acquired: Via Independent Draft from Galveston (1932)
Alma Mater: Detroit HS Panthers
Last Year Rank: 9th

After the trade of Jim Kyle, Claude Ramsey is now the expected backup catcher in Chicago. Acquired from Galveston in the Independent league draft last winter, Ramsey spent most his season in AAA Milwaukee. He hit .323/.364/.430 (106 OPS+) with 7 homers and 77 RBI's before a September callup to Chicago. Ir was a very small sample size, but he was 2-for-3 with a double, walk, RBI, and three runs scored. Ramsey is a former Detroit HS alumn, the same school 7th Rounder Reginald Westfall just graduated from. Unlike Westfall, Ramsey was not drafted and instead signed with a bunch of independent clubs before finally sticking with Galveston in 1929. Ramsey has a good eye and will hit for a high average, and overall looks like a capable backstop. We've been good at acquiring dependable backup catchers at low cost, and Ramsey is the next one in line.

LF Bobby Mills (133rd Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 6th Round, 90th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: San Antonio HS Warriors
Last Year Rank: New

I think Bobby Mills is going to be an excellent big league player. We snagged him with one of the three picks we got from Brooklyn, and he's also ranked higher then Buck Waldrop. He hit .375/.443/.631 (214 OPS+) with 24 homers, 25 steals, and 105 RBI's in three high school seasons. He's an extremely gifted hitter with 20/20 potential and he almost never strikes out. Just 25 (compared to 60 walks) in 540 trips to the plate and his discipline is one of his many strengths. He makes consistent contact and can hit the long ball, while also a dependable defender outfielder in left. It's a little shocking he was available in the 6th, as his track record is impressive and at my scout is a big fan, but he does have a high bonus and he's extremely hard to sign.

RF Reginald Westfall (135th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 7th Round, 110th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Detroit HS Panthers
Last Year Rank: New

It was a big senior season for lefty Reginald Westfall who hit .317/.407/.596 (158 OPS+) with 11 homers and 44 RBI's in 189 trips to the plate. It's a big jump in power for Westfall who hit just 4 homers both as a sophomore and junior. He may not be a slugger in the majors, just 5'8'' 160, but he makes hard contact consistently and when he gets a hold of one he can hit one over the fence. He's working on developing his contact tool, but he's really showed improvement between last year and this year. He's also a passable defender with range really being the only weakness.

09-17-2020, 06:04 PM	#217
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Top Prospects: 11-15 LF Ed Reyes (118th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 15th Overall (1931) Alma Mater: Atlanta HS Peaches Last Year Rank: 7th Our first round selection last year, it was a decent year for the 19-year-old Reyes. He hit .300/.369/.458 (113 OPS+) with 12 homers and 79 RBI's in 539 plate appearances with the Lions. I really want to see him in San Jose with all the new outfielders we've added in the draft, but I'm not quite sure he's ready. The lefty slugger still has issues with strikeouts, but he should always hit for a high average while offering a lot of extra base power. His defense definitely needs some work, with a poor -7.1 zone rating and 1.49 range factor with a .949 efficiency. It's just one season, and you need about three to truly judge defense, but Reyes may have to find a new position. The easy solution is first, but he's got a pretty strong arm and could possibly shift over to right. Reyes should be a dependable big leaguer and a starter for most FABL clubs. 1B Leo Mitchell (126th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 28th Overall (1931) Alma Mater: Atlanta HS Peaches Last Year Rank: 14th Our 2nd Round selection last season, the lefty Mitchell didn't have the best professional debut. In 569 plate appearances with La Crosse, he hit .294/.341/.399 (91 OPS+) with 13 homers and 59 RBI's. The biggest red flag was the 149 strikeouts with just 30 walks. In high school, he always struck out more then he walked, but nothing like this. He's got a very nice bat, but he's still young and the power will come. He's got a really high hit tool as well and should be able to challenge for batting titles if he reaches his potential. I'd like to see him reach San Jose this year, but unlike most of the LaCrosse guys, we didn't get someone who could replace him at first. He will have to give up some time to Mead and whoever else I decide to give reps to at first, but he'll still start almost every game against righties with likely a few days off against lefties. C Claude Ramsey (127th Overall) Acquired: Via Independent Draft from Galveston (1932) Alma Mater: Detroit HS Panthers Last Year Rank: 9th After the trade of Jim Kyle, Claude Ramsey is now the expected backup catcher in Chicago. Acquired from Galveston in the Independent league draft last winter, Ramsey spent most his season in AAA Milwaukee. He hit .323/.364/.430 (106 OPS+) with 7 homers and 77 RBI's before a September callup to Chicago. Ir was a very small sample size, but he was 2-for-3 with a double, walk, RBI, and three runs scored. Ramsey is a former Detroit HS alumn, the same school 7th Rounder Reginald Westfall just graduated from. Unlike Westfall, Ramsey was not drafted and instead signed with a bunch of independent clubs before finally sticking with Galveston in 1929. Ramsey has a good eye and will hit for a high average, and overall looks like a capable backstop. We've been good at acquiring dependable backup catchers at low cost, and Ramsey is the next one in line. LF Bobby Mills (133rd Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 6th Round, 90th Overall (1932) Alma Mater: San Antonio HS Warriors Last Year Rank: New I think Bobby Mills is going to be an excellent big league player. We snagged him with one of the three picks we got from Brooklyn, and he's also ranked higher then Buck Waldrop. He hit .375/.443/.631 (214 OPS+) with 24 homers, 25 steals, and 105 RBI's in three high school seasons. He's an extremely gifted hitter with 20/20 potential and he almost never strikes out. Just 25 (compared to 60 walks) in 540 trips to the plate and his discipline is one of his many strengths. He makes consistent contact and can hit the long ball, while also a dependable defender outfielder in left. It's a little shocking he was available in the 6th, as his track record is impressive and at my scout is a big fan, but he does have a high bonus and he's extremely hard to sign. RF Reginald Westfall (135th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 7th Round, 110th Overall (1932) Alma Mater: Detroit HS Panthers Last Year Rank: New It was a big senior season for lefty Reginald Westfall who hit .317/.407/.596 (158 OPS+) with 11 homers and 44 RBI's in 189 trips to the plate. It's a big jump in power for Westfall who hit just 4 homers both as a sophomore and junior. He may not be a slugger in the majors, just 5'8'' 160, but he makes hard contact consistently and when he gets a hold of one he can hit one over the fence. He's working on developing his contact tool, but he's really showed improvement between last year and this year. He's also a passable defender with range really being the only weakness.