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ayaghmour2 · 11-15-2020, 06:52 PM

CF Roy Moore (171st Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 63rd Overall (1931)
Alma Mater: Hartford HS Blue Sox

Despite being in high school just two seasons ago, Roy Moore finished the season in AA. He played 50 games in San Jose, 42 in Lincoln, and then 48 in Mobile. As you'd expect, the best stretch came in San Jose where he hit .377/.401/.442 (120 OPS+) with 3 homers, 8 steals, and 22 RBI's in 244 trips to the plate. He even did well up in AA, hitting a respectable .333/.364/.432 (107 OPS+) with 2 homers, 4 steals, and 31 RBI's in 212 plate appearances. And he did all that at age 20. The most impressive thing, however, was his defense. Combined between the three spots, he had an impressive +20.5 zone rating and 1.053 efficiency in 1,201.1 innings out in center. To put this in perspective, he basically was Cy Bryant defensively this season. It's a little different because he did it in the majors, but Cy Bryant's zone rating and efficiency were both 23.4 and 1.052 in 1,330.2 innings. Moore is an extremely gifted defender and he's really looked good at the plate so far. In what I thought was a rather weak draft, my first four picks in the 1931 draft (Reyes, Mitchell, Ray, and Moore) all rank in baseballs top 200. There's a lot of outfield prospects ahead of Moore right now, but he's a lot more developed then most of our prospects.

2B Elmer Hutchins (185th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 8th Round, 113rd Overall (1929)
Alma Mater: Hartford HS Blue Sox

According to my new scout Marv Branson (who's good enough that I don't miss Hal Bean) the former 8th Round pick is ready for Chicago. Lucky for us, he's not Rule-5 eligible, so I won't even have to worry about putting him on the 40-man roster. He'll get every chance he can to win a roster spot, but I can't see him making the team. He did hit .327/.356/.473 (115 OPS+) with 5 homers and 94 RBI's in 610 plate appearances with the Commodores, but I'd love for him to get some more seasoning. The middle infield in the majors is crowded, and there is no reason to rush the 22-year-older to the big leagues. I'd love to seem him perform well in Spring and start the year in Milwaukee, but with guys like Russ Franklin, Lee Sparks, Harry Simmons, and Forrest Sylvester all potentially playing in the AAA middle infielder, I may let him spend a little more time in AA. Regardless, I can see Hutchins ending his season in AAA or potentially a September callup.

LF Joe Joseph (192nd Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 14th Round, 223rd Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Denver HS Mountaineers

Believe it or not, I actually would have taken Joseph in the human portion of the draft, so I was thrilled I got him too. The Canadian didn't get much playing time this season, failing to reach 200 at bats on the season. He also hit just .235/.271/.286 (47 OPS+) with a homer and 18 RBI's. I was hoping Joseph could be a budget Tom Taylor, but he had a really poor showing out in left field this year. Regardless, it was a really rough season for the 19-year-old and he'll look to rebound. Him and Dave Haight will have to compete for playing time, but I'm hoping one of them hits the stuffing out of the ball and earns a promotion to San Jose so they can both stay on the field more.

RF Johnny Waters (195th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 15th Round, 239th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Lincoln Presidents

Despite being a 15th Round Pick, Johnny Waters started the season Class B San Jose. He did well in 36 games, hitting .367/.429/.422 (124 OPS+) with a homer and 31 RBI's. He got the promotion to Lincoln, and finished his season there. Waters hit a decent .312/.360/.417 (110 OPS+) with 2 homers and 47 RBI's in 391 trips to the plate. The now 22-year-old switch hitter has a really nice contact tool, but I wish he had more power for a corner bat. He does do an excellent job limiting strikeouts, just 22 compared to 42 walks. He's not much of a defender yet, but that's something he can work on as he progresses. He'll likely return to Lincoln, and I'm hoping he can add a little power or improve his range in the outfield. Right now, he looks like a mediocre starter, but if he can take that next step he's a top 5 player.

RF Dick Earl (200th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 17th Round, 271st Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Meridian HS Rebels

Believe it or not, I actually had my eye on Earl too. Unfortunately for him, he really doesn't have anywhere to play. I really wish I could move some of my outfielders in the lower minors, but nothing really materialized. I don't have any top prospects (outfield wise), and compared to the next tier of guys, most people want picks (myself included). Earl barely got on the field, and I almost wish (for his sake) I let him go to college. He hit .434/.541/.787 (243 OPS+) as a senior with 10 homers and 37 RBI's. In 46 at bats between La Cross and San Jose, he hit just .261 with a homer and 4 RBI's. I'm hoping one of Westfall or Mills can start in San Jose, so Earl can split time with the other one. He's got a cannon in right and he's got a decent contact and eye tool. I need to find a way to get him on the field, or I'm going to waste his high potential.

In other news, the human draft just finished. The last 15 rounds will be done in game. My scout list is ready, and he'll have his first class despite very little time to work with. There's really nothing left (even the guy I took in the 9th round is basically useless), so I'm not sure how many guys I'm going to keep. I'll write up on my 6th-10th Round Picks today, and the rest will likely happen tomorrow. There were also seven other prospects in the top 250. I'll also be preparing for the Rule-5 Draft, Minor League Rule-5 Draft (probably won't take anyone), and Independent League Draft.

11-15-2020, 06:52 PM	#270
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,046	Top Prospects: 26-30 CF Roy Moore (171st Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 63rd Overall (1931) Alma Mater: Hartford HS Blue Sox Despite being in high school just two seasons ago, Roy Moore finished the season in AA. He played 50 games in San Jose, 42 in Lincoln, and then 48 in Mobile. As you'd expect, the best stretch came in San Jose where he hit .377/.401/.442 (120 OPS+) with 3 homers, 8 steals, and 22 RBI's in 244 trips to the plate. He even did well up in AA, hitting a respectable .333/.364/.432 (107 OPS+) with 2 homers, 4 steals, and 31 RBI's in 212 plate appearances. And he did all that at age 20. The most impressive thing, however, was his defense. Combined between the three spots, he had an impressive +20.5 zone rating and 1.053 efficiency in 1,201.1 innings out in center. To put this in perspective, he basically was Cy Bryant defensively this season. It's a little different because he did it in the majors, but Cy Bryant's zone rating and efficiency were both 23.4 and 1.052 in 1,330.2 innings. Moore is an extremely gifted defender and he's really looked good at the plate so far. In what I thought was a rather weak draft, my first four picks in the 1931 draft (Reyes, Mitchell, Ray, and Moore) all rank in baseballs top 200. There's a lot of outfield prospects ahead of Moore right now, but he's a lot more developed then most of our prospects. 2B Elmer Hutchins (185th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 8th Round, 113rd Overall (1929) Alma Mater: Hartford HS Blue Sox According to my new scout Marv Branson (who's good enough that I don't miss Hal Bean) the former 8th Round pick is ready for Chicago. Lucky for us, he's not Rule-5 eligible, so I won't even have to worry about putting him on the 40-man roster. He'll get every chance he can to win a roster spot, but I can't see him making the team. He did hit .327/.356/.473 (115 OPS+) with 5 homers and 94 RBI's in 610 plate appearances with the Commodores, but I'd love for him to get some more seasoning. The middle infield in the majors is crowded, and there is no reason to rush the 22-year-older to the big leagues. I'd love to seem him perform well in Spring and start the year in Milwaukee, but with guys like Russ Franklin, Lee Sparks, Harry Simmons, and Forrest Sylvester all potentially playing in the AAA middle infielder, I may let him spend a little more time in AA. Regardless, I can see Hutchins ending his season in AAA or potentially a September callup. LF Joe Joseph (192nd Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 14th Round, 223rd Overall (1932) Alma Mater: Denver HS Mountaineers Believe it or not, I actually would have taken Joseph in the human portion of the draft, so I was thrilled I got him too. The Canadian didn't get much playing time this season, failing to reach 200 at bats on the season. He also hit just .235/.271/.286 (47 OPS+) with a homer and 18 RBI's. I was hoping Joseph could be a budget Tom Taylor, but he had a really poor showing out in left field this year. Regardless, it was a really rough season for the 19-year-old and he'll look to rebound. Him and Dave Haight will have to compete for playing time, but I'm hoping one of them hits the stuffing out of the ball and earns a promotion to San Jose so they can both stay on the field more. RF Johnny Waters (195th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 15th Round, 239th Overall (1932) Alma Mater: Lincoln Presidents Despite being a 15th Round Pick, Johnny Waters started the season Class B San Jose. He did well in 36 games, hitting .367/.429/.422 (124 OPS+) with a homer and 31 RBI's. He got the promotion to Lincoln, and finished his season there. Waters hit a decent .312/.360/.417 (110 OPS+) with 2 homers and 47 RBI's in 391 trips to the plate. The now 22-year-old switch hitter has a really nice contact tool, but I wish he had more power for a corner bat. He does do an excellent job limiting strikeouts, just 22 compared to 42 walks. He's not much of a defender yet, but that's something he can work on as he progresses. He'll likely return to Lincoln, and I'm hoping he can add a little power or improve his range in the outfield. Right now, he looks like a mediocre starter, but if he can take that next step he's a top 5 player. RF Dick Earl (200th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 17th Round, 271st Overall (1932) Alma Mater: Meridian HS Rebels Believe it or not, I actually had my eye on Earl too. Unfortunately for him, he really doesn't have anywhere to play. I really wish I could move some of my outfielders in the lower minors, but nothing really materialized. I don't have any top prospects (outfield wise), and compared to the next tier of guys, most people want picks (myself included). Earl barely got on the field, and I almost wish (for his sake) I let him go to college. He hit .434/.541/.787 (243 OPS+) as a senior with 10 homers and 37 RBI's. In 46 at bats between La Cross and San Jose, he hit just .261 with a homer and 4 RBI's. I'm hoping one of Westfall or Mills can start in San Jose, so Earl can split time with the other one. He's got a cannon in right and he's got a decent contact and eye tool. I need to find a way to get him on the field, or I'm going to waste his high potential. In other news, the human draft just finished. The last 15 rounds will be done in game. My scout list is ready, and he'll have his first class despite very little time to work with. There's really nothing left (even the guy I took in the 9th round is basically useless), so I'm not sure how many guys I'm going to keep. I'll write up on my 6th-10th Round Picks today, and the rest will likely happen tomorrow. There were also seven other prospects in the top 250. I'll also be preparing for the Rule-5 Draft, Minor League Rule-5 Draft (probably won't take anyone), and Independent League Draft.