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ayaghmour2 · 11-11-2020, 10:53 PM

C Harry Mead (66th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 58th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Memphis HS Pharaohs

A Harvey, Illinois native, Harry Mead had an adventure on the diamond this season. With Joe Rainbow also on the Lions, he bounced around a little on the field. He did get in 50 games behind the plate, but also 24 at first, 7 in left, and 10 in right. It's really interesting that he actually has a catcher rating as he is a left hander. It will be cool to see if he can make it as a left handed catcher, but his future may be at a corner. He had an okay year at the plate, hitting .281/.317/.379 (83 OPS+) with 4 homers and 28 RBI's. As mentioned earlier, Rainbow is on the way up so Mead should get most of the time behind the plate in La Crosse next season. This kid should be a tough at bat and my new scout is a fan of his work behind the plate. I've done a good job finding talented catchers and I think Mead can be a big league starter.

SP Walker Pearce (67th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 30th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Wilkes-Barre HS Warriors

A second round pick in the last draft, Walker Pearce had an okay debut season. The 19-year-old was 6-9 with a 4.82 ERA (86 ERA+), 1.71 WHIP, 50 walks, and 30 strikeouts. He faced higher competition, so the lefty really did hold his own last season. He does a really good job keeping the ball on the ground and he has decent life on his sinker. I'm not sure he'll ever be a strikeout pitcher, but he does have the stuff to start in the big leagues. He's got a long way to go, but Pearce has middle of the rotation potential.

SP Bill Ross (72nd Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 3rd Round, 42nd Overall (1930)
Alma Mater: Providence HS Hawks

Despite this being his third season in the system, it feels like he's almost a veteran with most of the guys so far taken in last year's draft. The former 3rd Rounder bears the same name of the guy who just prevented us from winning my second championship, but he had a really good year. After 8 dominant outings where he was 3-3 with a 2.63 ERA (170 ERA+), 1.39 WHIP, 13 walks, and 17 strikeouts, Ross went from San Jose to Lincoln. He looked really good there too, going 8-5 with a 3.59 ERA (112 ERA+), 1.30 WHIP, 32 walks, and 45 strikeouts in 110.1 innings with the Legislators. Ross is a scrawny righty who relies on his changeup and mixes in a decent slider and cutter. He throws in the high 80s, but he fools pitchers more then he overpowers. He just turned 21, but he's well on his way to joining a big league rotation.

CF Marty Roberts (82nd Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 23rd Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Brunswick Knights

After a decent showing in San Jose, Marty Roberts made his way up to Lincoln in his first pro season. In 90 games before the promotion, he hit .317/.394/.436 (117 OPS+) with 2 homers, 4 steals, and 45 RBI's. In 49 games after, it didn't go so well, as the line dropped to .250/.327/.356 (85 OPS+) with 3 homers, a steal, and 21 RBI's. He looked pretty good in the field as well, using his speed to his advantage. He projects to be a potential leadoff hitter with excellent contact and speed plus a little power that can surprise. I'm a big fan of this kid and he's got all the tools to flourish as an everyday center fielder.

LF Ed Reyes (84th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 15th Overall (1931)
Alma Mater: Atlanta HS Peaches

Our 1st Round Pick in 1931, it almost feels like Ed Reyes hasn't paned out because all these 1932 mid rounders are ranked ahead of him. In essence, Reyes has actually gotten better it's just the 1932 draft class was so much better then the 1931 class. Reyes started the year in San Jose and he could not be stopped. In 363 trips to the plate he slashed .384/.441/.520 (151 OPS+) with 5 homers and 51 RBI's. He then got a promotion to Lincoln, but he hit just .303/.343/.372 (94 OPS+) with 23 RBI's and no homers in 255 trips to the plate. He is just 20, so A ball is a little bit of is due to the competition. Reyes has the bat to compete, but the problem is he needs a position. He's not a strong defender in left and I tried him out in right and it was a little of the same. I'm still really high on the lefty hitter who I think has all the tools to be a big time FABL starter.

11-11-2020, 10:53 PM	#263
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,133	Top Prospects: 6-10 C Harry Mead (66th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 58th Overall (1932) Alma Mater: Memphis HS Pharaohs A Harvey, Illinois native, Harry Mead had an adventure on the diamond this season. With Joe Rainbow also on the Lions, he bounced around a little on the field. He did get in 50 games behind the plate, but also 24 at first, 7 in left, and 10 in right. It's really interesting that he actually has a catcher rating as he is a left hander. It will be cool to see if he can make it as a left handed catcher, but his future may be at a corner. He had an okay year at the plate, hitting .281/.317/.379 (83 OPS+) with 4 homers and 28 RBI's. As mentioned earlier, Rainbow is on the way up so Mead should get most of the time behind the plate in La Crosse next season. This kid should be a tough at bat and my new scout is a fan of his work behind the plate. I've done a good job finding talented catchers and I think Mead can be a big league starter. SP Walker Pearce (67th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 30th Overall (1932) Alma Mater: Wilkes-Barre HS Warriors A second round pick in the last draft, Walker Pearce had an okay debut season. The 19-year-old was 6-9 with a 4.82 ERA (86 ERA+), 1.71 WHIP, 50 walks, and 30 strikeouts. He faced higher competition, so the lefty really did hold his own last season. He does a really good job keeping the ball on the ground and he has decent life on his sinker. I'm not sure he'll ever be a strikeout pitcher, but he does have the stuff to start in the big leagues. He's got a long way to go, but Pearce has middle of the rotation potential. SP Bill Ross (72nd Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 3rd Round, 42nd Overall (1930) Alma Mater: Providence HS Hawks Despite this being his third season in the system, it feels like he's almost a veteran with most of the guys so far taken in last year's draft. The former 3rd Rounder bears the same name of the guy who just prevented us from winning my second championship, but he had a really good year. After 8 dominant outings where he was 3-3 with a 2.63 ERA (170 ERA+), 1.39 WHIP, 13 walks, and 17 strikeouts, Ross went from San Jose to Lincoln. He looked really good there too, going 8-5 with a 3.59 ERA (112 ERA+), 1.30 WHIP, 32 walks, and 45 strikeouts in 110.1 innings with the Legislators. Ross is a scrawny righty who relies on his changeup and mixes in a decent slider and cutter. He throws in the high 80s, but he fools pitchers more then he overpowers. He just turned 21, but he's well on his way to joining a big league rotation. CF Marty Roberts (82nd Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 23rd Overall (1932) Alma Mater: Brunswick Knights After a decent showing in San Jose, Marty Roberts made his way up to Lincoln in his first pro season. In 90 games before the promotion, he hit .317/.394/.436 (117 OPS+) with 2 homers, 4 steals, and 45 RBI's. In 49 games after, it didn't go so well, as the line dropped to .250/.327/.356 (85 OPS+) with 3 homers, a steal, and 21 RBI's. He looked pretty good in the field as well, using his speed to his advantage. He projects to be a potential leadoff hitter with excellent contact and speed plus a little power that can surprise. I'm a big fan of this kid and he's got all the tools to flourish as an everyday center fielder. LF Ed Reyes (84th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 15th Overall (1931) Alma Mater: Atlanta HS Peaches Our 1st Round Pick in 1931, it almost feels like Ed Reyes hasn't paned out because all these 1932 mid rounders are ranked ahead of him. In essence, Reyes has actually gotten better it's just the 1932 draft class was so much better then the 1931 class. Reyes started the year in San Jose and he could not be stopped. In 363 trips to the plate he slashed .384/.441/.520 (151 OPS+) with 5 homers and 51 RBI's. He then got a promotion to Lincoln, but he hit just .303/.343/.372 (94 OPS+) with 23 RBI's and no homers in 255 trips to the plate. He is just 20, so A ball is a little bit of is due to the competition. Reyes has the bat to compete, but the problem is he needs a position. He's not a strong defender in left and I tried him out in right and it was a little of the same. I'm still really high on the lefty hitter who I think has all the tools to be a big time FABL starter.