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Originally Posted by Tyke
I loved the feature on Boston Common! We've not been over to the states very much, but we loved it there and I hope Nate's project comes to fruition and he can recreate some of the Common's former glory.
Also, I'm not sure why, but something attracted me to the Taffington Boathouse Spy Hunters first baseman - I'll be keeping a closer eye on young Lannie!
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Ah, yes. Lannie was a 5th-round draft pick in the 2296 Rookie Draft as a pitcher, but he has struggled so far at that position. So far in his career, he is 5-13 with a 7.10 ERA in 20 career starts. In two starts this season, he is 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA. Lannie's not going to make it as a pitcher, it appears.
However, he can hit, as he showed in his record-breaking performance. In 2297, he was 35 for 109 in 36 total games played. He hit . 324 with three doubles, a home run, scored 12 runs, and drove in 13. It looks like he has stepped up his power a notch, but this past game was his first to hit any home run. I would say three in a game shows great power potential!
According to the scouts, he has plus contact potential that could make him a .350 hitter one day. He will never challenge for the HR crown, but he should hit his share. While he is not the best defensive first baseman, his glove is good enough to set him in the lineup every day. Now if Easy Town's coaches would just let him concentrate on his bat!