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RHP Pug Bryan (140th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 28th Overall (1934)
Alma Mater: Lincoln College

This kid is underrated. I don't care what OSA says. I don't care what my scout says. Pug Bryan is going to be a really good pitcher. I took him in the 2nd Round last year out of Lincoln College which is in Springfield, Illinois and he started his season in San Jose. Bryan pitched to a 2.73 ERA (166 ERA+), 1.06 WHIP, 4 walks, and 26 strikeouts in 33 innings. After that it was off to Lincoln, where he tossed 75.1 innings. He was 6-2 with a 3.11 ERA (177 ERA+), 1.29 WHIP, 31 walks, and 36 strikeouts. I got a little bold, moving him up to Mobile for September. Bryan responded with 4 dominant starts, just 19 hits, 3 runs, 11 walks, and 25 strikeouts in 36 innings. That's a 0.75 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9, and 6.3 K/9. Oh yeah, and he won all four starts too. Simply put, Pug was unhittable this year. He's going to be 23 in April and by 24 he might already have some FABL innings under his belt. I like almost everything about him, he throws in the high 80s with his fastball and generates a ton of groundballs with his sinker. Best part is, his best pitch is supposed to be his change up which is likely far from developed now. He'll be back in Mobile to start next season, but based on how quickly he moved up, he might not be there for that long. I may also bring him to Chicago for training camp.

LF Larry Robison (155th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 19th Round, 303rd Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Queens HS

Robison had to fight off a fractured hand that cost him most of the season, so he just got into 26 games with the Legislators. He hit .356/.444/.505 (128 OPS+) with a homer, 6 RBI's, and 16 steals. Yeah, 16 steals in 26 games. Not sure what got into him, just 10 last year in 123 games, but speed is his thing. He's an "elite menace on the basepaths", but unfortunately that doesn't translate into being good at center field. He's really only just average in left, but has always shown above average contact potential at the plate. I'm shocked he was only a 19th rounder as he had really impressive high school numbers.

LF Dave Haight (157th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 13th Round, 207th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Dallas HS

With all the depth we have in the outfield, Dave Haight was stuck in La Crosse the past three seasons. That didn't stop him from playing well, however, as he slashed .397/.447/.582 (142 OPS+) with 7 homers, 78 RBI's, and 34 steals in 490 trips to the plate. He'll be up in San Jose next year, and may again see time in both left and right. Haight does have something really cool about him; he's from Juneau, Alaska! Not sure the FABL has any representatives from Alaska, but Haight's got a tough uphill climb if he wants to be the first. He's got the tools, excellent speed, an excellent hit tool, and okay defense, but he lacks the power that most corner outfielders can offer. Still, he managed to cut down on his strikeouts this year and is a good influence in the clubhouse.

2B Gene Evans (163rd Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 10th Round, 159th Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Worcester HS

Evans started the season in San Jose and hit .308/.371/.493 (128 OPS+) with 8 homers, 5 steals, and 49 RBI's in 320 trips to the plate. He then got a promotion to Lincoln, but the competition was tough there. He hit just .278/.335/.439 (85 OPS+) with 4 homers, 6 steals, and 30 RBI's in 243 trips to the plate. Not sure where he'll start next season, but Evans has had issues with defending at second. He has decent speed and he hits the ball pretty well, but he never added any strength or size. Almost 22, he's still just 5'10'' 160, and likely won't hit many homers.

RF Dick Earl (176th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 17th Round, 271st Overall (1932)
Alma Mater: Meridian HS

Another 1932 draftee, Earl flat out mashed in La Cross when the year began. He hit .421/.482/.771 with 22 homers, 104 RBI's, and 34 walks in 338 trips to the plate. Up in San Jose he calmed down a bit, but still hit .276/.374/.405 (107 OPS+) in 214 trips to the plate. The homers, however, disappeared, just one in 51 games after the 22 in 67. Earl has a cannon out in right and he's got excellent patience at the plate.