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ayaghmour2 · 09-20-2020, 03:39 PM

RF Billy Marshall (219th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 10th Round, 145th Overall (1929)
Alma Mater: Birmingham HS Bulldogs
Last Year Rank: 15th

I'm still trying to find an outfield spot for Billy Marshall who hasn't looked good in left or center. He made 96 starts in right this year, but really didn't look all that exciting. He's got a cannon, so that's likely where he'll end up, but for someone with his speed it sucks he can't really translate it to outfield range. He hit .287/.376/.477 (137 OPS+) in San Jose with 10 homers, 36 RBI's, and 13 steals before a promotion to Lincoln. It didn't go so well, as he slumped to .218/.293/.378 (88 OPS+) with 7 homers, 22 RBI's, and 4 steals. Another lefty swinger, Marshall has a strong hit tool and good speed, and as mentioned, an excellent arm in the outfield. Not sure he'll ever have what it takes to start, but he could be a really dependable lefty bench bet like Mike Smith has been. Smith also started as a center fielder, but tried left before finally settling in as a right fielder. Off the bench, he hit .394/.436/.617 (163 OPS+) with 4 homers and 15 RBI's, which would be an excellent outcome for a former 10th Rounder like Marshall.

CF Roy Moore (219th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 63rd Overall (1931)
Alma Mater: Hartford HS Blue Sox
Last Year Rank: 17th

A 4th Round selection in 1931, despite a rough season in La Crosse, he'll be up to San Jose to start the year. He's never really hit much, valued more for his defense, so even though his .290/.334/.352 (78 OPS+) line isn't too promising, he also added 14 steals with solid defense out in center. He hit just 4 homers and 37 RBI's, but that's not the type of player he his. He's just 5'7'' and weighs only 135 pounds, so you can't expect much power from him. What he brings his speed and defense, and at least to me, that's all you can ask for a center fielder. They can work on improving their contact or plate discipline (much needed considering 172 strikeouts compared to 33 walks), but you can't teach speed. I never really expected him to be a full time starter, and you really need a 4th outfielder who can cover ground out in center. My scout even thinks he's ready for A ball, so with all the new blood in the lower minors, Moore's going to be benefited by his advanced glove and relatively well developed hit tool.

LF Joe Joseph (227th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 14th Round, 223rd Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Denver HS Mountaineers
Last Year Rank: New

Our 14th Round Pick! Is he the next Tom Taylor? He's got the alliteration and the Canadian background! No 14th Rounder of ours has made the majors or done much, but Sam Reeves (1925) has sometimes looked promising and is at least in AA. I may have to bring up the 25-year-old just because he is part of the excellent 1925 Draft Class.

Another left fielder, the Canadian Joseph didn't play until his Junior year and recorded just 306 plate appearances. He did well, hitting .358/.408/.511 (160 OPS+) with 8 homers and 46 RBI's. He's a strong, athletic outfielder who should always hit for a high average. He's not much of a fielder, however, so I may move him to first base. Especially with all the new outfielders we added, it's likely the best way for him to get playing time.

SP John Hartz (231st Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 31st Overall (1931)
Alma Mater: Denver HS Mountaineers
Last Year Rank: 17th

Him and Joe Joseph were teammates last year! The annual 2nd Round high school arm pick, John Hartz was taken 31st overall in 1931, but he didn't quite have the pro debut he was looking for. The Harrisburg native was 5-9 with a 5.04 ERA (87 ERA+), 1.69 WHIP, and 63 strikeouts in 103.2 innings pitched. Despite this, we plan on starting him in San Jose as he added a little more life to his fastball and he looked really good at the end of the season except for a rough final start against one of the better teams in the UMVA. He's also 20, so he's further developed then most prep picks from last year, and he doesn't have too many innings on his arm. Hartz has a nice four pitch mix with a strong curveball that he gets a lot of swings and misses on. He does get a decent amount of punch outs, with a solid 5.5 K/9 even in affiliated ball. I think his peak is a back of the rotation arm, but with pitching prospects, you want as many lottery tickets as you can get.

2B Elmer Hutchins (233rd Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 8th Round, 113th Overall (1929)
Alma Mater: Portland HS Lumberjacks
Last Year Rank: 16th

It was a down year for the 21-year-old Elmer Hutchins who hit just .234/.301/.339 (80 OPS+) with 3 homers, 5 steals, and 40 RBI's in his first taste of A ball. He's a decent defender who generally makes good contact, but he didn't quite look himself this year. I'm going to give him a chance to earn a spot at Mobile, but he's likely going to at least start the year in Lincoln. I actually tried using Hutchins as trade bait for picks, but I didn't quite realize how rough his season was this year. He's still a highly touted prospect with the floor of a bench bat, but I think if he can regain his form, he could be a Harry Simmons type player. Good enough to start for a bad team, but eventually someone you want to upgrade on.

09-20-2020, 03:39 PM	#221
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Top Prospects: 26-30 RF Billy Marshall (219th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 10th Round, 145th Overall (1929) Alma Mater: Birmingham HS Bulldogs Last Year Rank: 15th I'm still trying to find an outfield spot for Billy Marshall who hasn't looked good in left or center. He made 96 starts in right this year, but really didn't look all that exciting. He's got a cannon, so that's likely where he'll end up, but for someone with his speed it sucks he can't really translate it to outfield range. He hit .287/.376/.477 (137 OPS+) in San Jose with 10 homers, 36 RBI's, and 13 steals before a promotion to Lincoln. It didn't go so well, as he slumped to .218/.293/.378 (88 OPS+) with 7 homers, 22 RBI's, and 4 steals. Another lefty swinger, Marshall has a strong hit tool and good speed, and as mentioned, an excellent arm in the outfield. Not sure he'll ever have what it takes to start, but he could be a really dependable lefty bench bet like Mike Smith has been. Smith also started as a center fielder, but tried left before finally settling in as a right fielder. Off the bench, he hit .394/.436/.617 (163 OPS+) with 4 homers and 15 RBI's, which would be an excellent outcome for a former 10th Rounder like Marshall. CF Roy Moore (219th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 63rd Overall (1931) Alma Mater: Hartford HS Blue Sox Last Year Rank: 17th A 4th Round selection in 1931, despite a rough season in La Crosse, he'll be up to San Jose to start the year. He's never really hit much, valued more for his defense, so even though his .290/.334/.352 (78 OPS+) line isn't too promising, he also added 14 steals with solid defense out in center. He hit just 4 homers and 37 RBI's, but that's not the type of player he his. He's just 5'7'' and weighs only 135 pounds, so you can't expect much power from him. What he brings his speed and defense, and at least to me, that's all you can ask for a center fielder. They can work on improving their contact or plate discipline (much needed considering 172 strikeouts compared to 33 walks), but you can't teach speed. I never really expected him to be a full time starter, and you really need a 4th outfielder who can cover ground out in center. My scout even thinks he's ready for A ball, so with all the new blood in the lower minors, Moore's going to be benefited by his advanced glove and relatively well developed hit tool. LF Joe Joseph (227th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 14th Round, 223rd Overall (1932) Alma Mater: Denver HS Mountaineers Last Year Rank: New Our 14th Round Pick! Is he the next Tom Taylor? He's got the alliteration and the Canadian background! No 14th Rounder of ours has made the majors or done much, but Sam Reeves (1925) has sometimes looked promising and is at least in AA. I may have to bring up the 25-year-old just because he is part of the excellent 1925 Draft Class. Another left fielder, the Canadian Joseph didn't play until his Junior year and recorded just 306 plate appearances. He did well, hitting .358/.408/.511 (160 OPS+) with 8 homers and 46 RBI's. He's a strong, athletic outfielder who should always hit for a high average. He's not much of a fielder, however, so I may move him to first base. Especially with all the new outfielders we added, it's likely the best way for him to get playing time. SP John Hartz (231st Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 31st Overall (1931) Alma Mater: Denver HS Mountaineers Last Year Rank: 17th Him and Joe Joseph were teammates last year! The annual 2nd Round high school arm pick, John Hartz was taken 31st overall in 1931, but he didn't quite have the pro debut he was looking for. The Harrisburg native was 5-9 with a 5.04 ERA (87 ERA+), 1.69 WHIP, and 63 strikeouts in 103.2 innings pitched. Despite this, we plan on starting him in San Jose as he added a little more life to his fastball and he looked really good at the end of the season except for a rough final start against one of the better teams in the UMVA. He's also 20, so he's further developed then most prep picks from last year, and he doesn't have too many innings on his arm. Hartz has a nice four pitch mix with a strong curveball that he gets a lot of swings and misses on. He does get a decent amount of punch outs, with a solid 5.5 K/9 even in affiliated ball. I think his peak is a back of the rotation arm, but with pitching prospects, you want as many lottery tickets as you can get. 2B Elmer Hutchins (233rd Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 8th Round, 113th Overall (1929) Alma Mater: Portland HS Lumberjacks Last Year Rank: 16th It was a down year for the 21-year-old Elmer Hutchins who hit just .234/.301/.339 (80 OPS+) with 3 homers, 5 steals, and 40 RBI's in his first taste of A ball. He's a decent defender who generally makes good contact, but he didn't quite look himself this year. I'm going to give him a chance to earn a spot at Mobile, but he's likely going to at least start the year in Lincoln. I actually tried using Hutchins as trade bait for picks, but I didn't quite realize how rough his season was this year. He's still a highly touted prospect with the floor of a bench bat, but I think if he can regain his form, he could be a Harry Simmons type player. Good enough to start for a bad team, but eventually someone you want to upgrade on.