BNN Weekly Report
This Week in the CBO
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
16 April 2300
BYDL - Outstanding Prospects
Each week, we here at BNN will feature some of the Boston Youth Development League players showing their potential.
North Region
Player of the Week: Beerthirty's Kearns: Cope Kearns burst onto the North Region stage in a big way last week. This promising rookie shortstop for Beerthirty garnered everyone's respect by putting up some remarkable numbers and picking up the Player of the Week trophy.
The 15-year-old haunted opposing pitchers hitting .519 (14-for-27) with 5 home runs and 11 RBIs last week.
South Region
SR Player of the Week Selected: So far in his young career, Magnum Peaeye has kept a low profile, but after his performance at the plate last week, he attracted the notice of the rest of the South Region in a big way as he was named the Player of the Week today for his efforts.
The 15-year-old Diamond City Newsboys right fielder hit at a torrid .455 clip as he collected 10 hits in 22 at-bats, 5 home runs, 14 RBIs and 10 runs scored.
Junior Report
Below are some of the juniors (3rd-year players in the new 4-year BYDL arrangement) who are expected to be top draft picks in 2301.
SP Tiger Fanne, Green Future Sea Urchins - 3 GS, 1-1, 4.05 ERA, 20.0 IP, 21 HA, 9 ER, 4 HR, 8 BB, 25 K
Scouting Report: Relies heavily on fastball and changeup to fool hitters but will need to refine more pitches to be a top prospect. Does not have good stuff but may have the best control in the BYDL. He is considered to be a future starting rotation pitcher but more likely as a 3 or 4 rather than ever becoming an ace. He is considered to be a good teammate who works on the flow of the dugout. He can adapt well. Family escaped a raider camp in Connecticut, so has experienced high-stress situations.
1B Scott Baldman, Beantown Sprouts - 14/45 (.311), 3 2B, 3 HR, 10 R, 6 RBI, 9 BB, 13 SO
Scouting Report: Good contact and great power already means he will probably be a middle of the lineup guy. He also exhibits a good eye, which will make OBP scouts happy. Even though he plays 1B, he is considered athletic and could expand his horizons in the BYDL or BMU. Focuses on the negatives on the positives, so he is not always fun to be around. He is bright and vocal, so people know how he is feeling. May run into laziness troubles at some point that could influence his development.
LF Abell 11-98, South Charles Bank Moonies - 20/49 (.408), 8 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 14 R, 16 RBI, 9 BB, 9 SO
Scouting Report: Increasing his stock with his strong junior effort in just 12 games. He is a patient hitter who can wait for the right pitch. Able to punish the ball and has shown that so far with his 13 extra-base hits. Can work the count well, which can help his OBP. May need to work more on being a better situational hitter before he gets his shot but could also develop into a middle lineup hitter. Has some greed issues, especially when it comes to being the center of attention. Will "one-up" others often. Shows off on the practice field, making the coaches question his desire to improve. Thinks he is already the best.
SP Exxie Summerset, South Beach Waves - 3 GS, 1-1, 3.72, 19.1 IP, 14 HA, 8 ER, 2 HR, 9 BB, 24 K
Scouting Report: History of violence makes some teams question his stock for the CBO. Has worked hard to overcome that, turning his attention to baseball where he has thrived. With the right coaching, should stay on the right track. He has three good pitches, which could make him a future CBO starter. Sometimes loses command of his pitches, leading to an abundance of deep counts and walks. Probably looking at being a fringe SP/RP with the possibility to move into a regular at the bottom of the rotation.
C Jackob Blacke, Kendall Hospital Yahoos - 7/24 (.292), 2B, 3 HR, 6 R, 7 RBI, 7 BB, 3 SO
Scouting Report: A power-hitting catcher will drive up his stock. His best asset at bat is his strike zone recognition. It's his best asset as a defensive player, too. He needs to work more on his contact, but he hits the ball hard when he does. More likely to climb up the ladder because of his power. Not strong defensively. A bit slight body, so he could use more bulk to be a true catcher. Shows good skills, but appears to get bored behind the plate. May need to be taught to call his own pitches at the next level.
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