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ayaghmour2 · 03-19-2021, 08:47 AM

SS Hal Wood (1st Round, 8th Overall): It took 8 picks before the first college player was selected this year, and that was courtesy of the Cougars. I debated Wood (and Bill van Ness) at the five pick, decided to move down, and then got back in to still get Wood. Probably could've waited, but I wanted to at least get one guy I was targeting. Wood went to Smithfield College and hit .346/.414/.468 with 3 homers, 39 steals, and 48 RBI's in 300 trips to the plate. It was a really strong year after a solid 1934, and it was enough for me to dub Wood our first 1935 selection. My scout projects him to draw a lot of walks, be very effective with the bat, and has the athletic ability to play short. Sure, we have a lot of shortstops in the organization, but when you select one, it's almost like you also get a second basemen and third basemen with a chance that they can play outfield. Wood has experience at second and third, but the goal is to let him play short until he can't or he's stuck with someone with a better glove.

RHP Charlie Wheeler (1st Round, 13th Overall): I really wanted Bud Canfield, but thought maybe he'd slide to the second. After going to bed on deck, I decided it wasn't worth risking it, and planned to pick the Chicago kid from Jones with this pick. Well, the Keystones had the same idea, so I had to settle for the guy I wanted with my 2nd Round Pick: Charlie Wheeler. My scout loves this kid, thinks he's the fourth best arm in the draft (third is still available, so what do we know), but I personally prefer Wheeler. The junior our of Rainer College had a really good sophomore season, 7-2 with a 2.72 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 22 walks, and 62 strikeouts. He had a little drop this year, but still went 5-2 with a 3.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 25 walks, and 39 strikeouts. Wheeler is tiny, but throws in the mid 80s with his fastball and sinker and he does an outstanding job keeping the ball on the ground. He has a slider, splitter, and change as well, and does an excellent job locating all five of his pitches. I'm not thrilled with the talent in this draft class, so expect a lot of pitchers coming up as I just go for guys I like.

03-19-2021, 08:47 AM	#387
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	1935 Draft: Round 1 SS Hal Wood (1st Round, 8th Overall): It took 8 picks before the first college player was selected this year, and that was courtesy of the Cougars. I debated Wood (and Bill van Ness) at the five pick, decided to move down, and then got back in to still get Wood. Probably could've waited, but I wanted to at least get one guy I was targeting. Wood went to Smithfield College and hit .346/.414/.468 with 3 homers, 39 steals, and 48 RBI's in 300 trips to the plate. It was a really strong year after a solid 1934, and it was enough for me to dub Wood our first 1935 selection. My scout projects him to draw a lot of walks, be very effective with the bat, and has the athletic ability to play short. Sure, we have a lot of shortstops in the organization, but when you select one, it's almost like you also get a second basemen and third basemen with a chance that they can play outfield. Wood has experience at second and third, but the goal is to let him play short until he can't or he's stuck with someone with a better glove. RHP Charlie Wheeler (1st Round, 13th Overall): I really wanted Bud Canfield, but thought maybe he'd slide to the second. After going to bed on deck, I decided it wasn't worth risking it, and planned to pick the Chicago kid from Jones with this pick. Well, the Keystones had the same idea, so I had to settle for the guy I wanted with my 2nd Round Pick: Charlie Wheeler. My scout loves this kid, thinks he's the fourth best arm in the draft (third is still available, so what do we know), but I personally prefer Wheeler. The junior our of Rainer College had a really good sophomore season, 7-2 with a 2.72 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 22 walks, and 62 strikeouts. He had a little drop this year, but still went 5-2 with a 3.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 25 walks, and 39 strikeouts. Wheeler is tiny, but throws in the mid 80s with his fastball and sinker and he does an outstanding job keeping the ball on the ground. He has a slider, splitter, and change as well, and does an excellent job locating all five of his pitches. I'm not thrilled with the talent in this draft class, so expect a lot of pitchers coming up as I just go for guys I like.