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ayaghmour2 · 06-13-2021, 02:24 PM

CF Juan Pomales
School: St. Francis
1937: .313/.383/.455, 310 PA, 13 2B, 10 3B, 2 HR, 57 RBI, 39 SB
Career: .313/.383/.455, 310 PA, 13 2B, 10 3B, 2 HR, 57 RBI, 39 SB

Let's just say in a normal draft, Juan Pomales would be a Cougar. Yes Brewer and Casstevens are better and yes this kid only played one season, but the talent is unmatched. Born in Havana, Pomales spent most of his life in Cuba before coming stateside to play for St. Francis to become eligible for the draft. The speedy center fielder had a season best 10 triples (tied with Ben Brazel) and his 39 steals were one short of a tie for the lead. He's got an outstanding contact tool, is a sound defender, and has an arm that makes average right fielders uncomfortable. This kid is filled to the brim with talent, and to add on, "El Conejo" (the Rabbit) gives off some two-way player vibes. On the mound he sits in the low to mid 80s, but he has a nice sinker that generates a lot of groundballs. He didn't pitch in his lone college year, but I think he could turn into a reliable arm, especially with some increased speed. Pomales is a senior, and will turn 23 in October, but he could potentially pull a Sal Pestilli and slot right into the starting lineup. Don't get me wrong, Pestilli is worlds better, but he's likely to join the elite Cuban outfielders club that already hosts Pablo Reyes and hopefully Carlos Montes.

RHP Duke Hendricks
School: Baton Rouge State
1937: 8-5, 120.1 IP, 3.14 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 37 BB, 98 K
Career: 21-14, 320.2 IP, 3.51 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 114 BB, 224 K

The only pitcher the Mock Draft overlords view as worthy of a second round (or higher) selection, the intelligent Duke Hendricks could be the only pitcher selected in the first two rounds of the 1937 June draft. The biggest news for the junior was his strikeouts, jumping from 5.9 to 7.3 as he finished his best season yet. The 5'8'' righty sits comfortably in the mid 80s with a well developed four pitch mix. He's got pinpoint control and locates his changeup really well to generate both whiffs and weak contact while his cutter works well up and inside. His forkball looks decent too, but he needs to add more break to his curve if he wants a fourth reliable offering. Despite not getting the best movement on his pitches, he still keeps the ball on the ground and shouldn't have issues with home runs. I think Hendricks can front a rotation and is probably the only arm that bears that moniker. He looks to be a quick riser as well, and one of the sixteen teams is going to luck into a really good pitcher.

3B Spud Bent
School: Maryland State
1937: .305/.404/.488, 286 PA, 13 2B, 5 3B, 9 HR, 52 RBI, 35 SB
Career: .304/.401/.496, 1,072 PA, 56 2B, 8 3B, 34 HR, 189 RBI, 151 SB

I'm not usually a fan of corner players, but I'll make an exception for Spud Bent. A four year senior, Bent turns 21 on July 25th and holds multiple feeder league counting stat records. The New Yorker has decent range at third, but he makes more then his share of errors out there. It won't matter, as his bat more then makes up for it. Let's start with the eye; 123 walks versus 53 strikeouts. Bent was more likely to end up on second base then seeing a third strike. And when he walked or singled, he'd probably steal second anyways with one of his 151 collegiate steals. Then there is the power. Some of the doubles are singles stretched, but that has nothing to do with his 34 homers. He'll tire you out at the plate, you'll leave him a pitch he can hit, and it'll fly over the wall. Bent consistently sprays liners all across the field and it's next to impossible to get him out. If you couldn't tell already, Bent is one of my personal favorites in the draft, and how it's shaping out right now, I really like his group. Bent's consistency is unmatched, and I think he's going to be one of the best third sackers in the game.

RHP Preacher Pietsch
School: Brooklyn Catholic
1937: 6-5, 107.1 IP, 4.02 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 28 BB, 37 K
Career (COL): 21-15, 341 IP, 3.85 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 120 BB, 147 K
Career (HS): 8-1, 82.1 IP, 1.20 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 20 BB, 110 K

A rarity in Figment, Pietsch was a 7th Round selection by the Eagles in 1934, but failed to sign and decided to attend Brooklyn Catholic instead. Pietsch was one of the top pitchers in that class, but he made it rather clear he wouldn't sign if he wasn't a top pick. College may not have gone as he planned, but there is no way Pietsch falls to the seventh again, and my guess is the skinny 6'6'' righty will be a third round selection. Unfortunately for Pietsch, since freshman year his ERA rose each year while his K/9 dropped. My scout isn't his biggest fan, but Pietsch is a projectable arm who sits comfortably in the high 80s with his fastball and cutter. He misses in a curve and splitter, and like Hendricks, he looks to be a quick riser. The ERA this year was concerning, ranking 9th of the draft eligible college arms and just Bill Willman (8th) had easier competition then him, but his college career ERA is tied for 5th. One of his greatest strengths is limiting homers, and he does hit his spots well. His curve looks to be the go-to pitch, it features strong movement and will lead to swings outside of the zone. There are a lot of question marks around Pietsch, but considering the lack of standout arms, he at least has a few standout tools. Definitely not an ace, but he's no Allen Purvis either.

RF Sherry Lewis
School: Daniel Boone College
1937: .275/.376/.534, 245 PA, 12 2B, 1 3B, 13 HR, 42 RBI, 6 SB
Career: .263/.368/.534, 558 PA, 25 2B, 2 3B, 23 HR, 84 RBI, 10 SB

Sure, Sherry Lewis will never hit for a high average, but that's not usually the case for three true outcome players. Lewis walked 31 times, struck out 32 times, and hit 13 homers as a junior with 72, 74, and 23 respectively in his two seasons. It's not quite the best comparison (mainly because of position), but Lewis reminds me a lot of Detroit's Claude Merrill; low average with strong OBP and slugging. His bat will have to carry him, as a corner player needs to hit to force himself into anyone's plans, but it's hard to find power like him. He hits a lot of flyballs, which bodes well for a future Cougar, so if Lewis slips further then he should, he could be one of the few corner bats I decide to take.

2B Henry Sheridan
School: Empire State
1937: .296/.400/.435, 306 PA, 13 2B, 7 3B, 3 HR, 48 RBI, 33 SB
Career: .288/.392/.420, 848 PA, 34 2B, 17 3B, 9 HR, 124 RBI, 110 SB

A Chicagoan in the Empire city, Henry Sheridan was a productive three year starter atop the Centurions lineup. The speedy infielder has an outstanding eye, and should end up walking more then he strikes out like he did in college. He recorded a ton of triples, and can even surprise you with a few homers. He has an okay swing which can lead to a nice average, but he's not really a contact hitter. His selectiveness allows him to put the ball in play frequently as he won't swing at poor pitches. He could end up a .300 hitter, but he'll need to take strides to make more consistent contact. As a groundball hitter he won't hit too many homers, but he looks good at second and could handle short if needed. I was a little surprised he was in the top two of the mock, especially with how deep the second base class is.

RHP John Little
School: Marquis College
1937: 9-6, 132 IP, 3.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 35 BB, 87 K
Career: 21-23, 387.2 IP, 5.20 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 183 BB, 215 K

Ahh, the beauty of stats only! I was using my database to look at ERA leaders, and I came upon a name I didn't quite recognize, so I just assumed that he was one of those one year starters. For John Little, it probably would've been better that way, but something changed between 1936 and 1937. He did up his velo from 84-86 to 87-89, but it has to be more then that. All his numbers changed; his BB/9 plummeted, his K/9 rose, his ERA and WHIP sank, his record flipped, and his homers? Well, those stayed the same. Little went from an awful innings eater who can't locate the zone with a home run problem to a dominant innings eater who somehow mastered his control. Very few college arms pitched more then Little, who was just 12.1 innings short of 400 college innings. He's got an alright slider, but his overall stuff isn't that good. So the real question, is Little the 9-6, 3.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 35 BB, 87 K pitcher or the 12-17, 6.02 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, 148 BB, 128 K pitcher? I'm leaning towards the reimagined Little. His pitches are much better this year then before and I have to imagine he received a control boost as you don't go from walking 72 to 35 randomly. I think Little will be a cool lottery ticket prospect to follow, and he could potentially be a quality FABL starter.

06-13-2021, 02:24 PM	#505
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,133	Amateur Report: College CF Juan Pomales School: St. Francis 1937: .313/.383/.455, 310 PA, 13 2B, 10 3B, 2 HR, 57 RBI, 39 SB Career: .313/.383/.455, 310 PA, 13 2B, 10 3B, 2 HR, 57 RBI, 39 SB Let's just say in a normal draft, Juan Pomales would be a Cougar. Yes Brewer and Casstevens are better and yes this kid only played one season, but the talent is unmatched. Born in Havana, Pomales spent most of his life in Cuba before coming stateside to play for St. Francis to become eligible for the draft. The speedy center fielder had a season best 10 triples (tied with Ben Brazel) and his 39 steals were one short of a tie for the lead. He's got an outstanding contact tool, is a sound defender, and has an arm that makes average right fielders uncomfortable. This kid is filled to the brim with talent, and to add on, "El Conejo" (the Rabbit) gives off some two-way player vibes. On the mound he sits in the low to mid 80s, but he has a nice sinker that generates a lot of groundballs. He didn't pitch in his lone college year, but I think he could turn into a reliable arm, especially with some increased speed. Pomales is a senior, and will turn 23 in October, but he could potentially pull a Sal Pestilli and slot right into the starting lineup. Don't get me wrong, Pestilli is worlds better, but he's likely to join the elite Cuban outfielders club that already hosts Pablo Reyes and hopefully Carlos Montes. RHP Duke Hendricks School: Baton Rouge State 1937: 8-5, 120.1 IP, 3.14 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 37 BB, 98 K Career: 21-14, 320.2 IP, 3.51 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 114 BB, 224 K The only pitcher the Mock Draft overlords view as worthy of a second round (or higher) selection, the intelligent Duke Hendricks could be the only pitcher selected in the first two rounds of the 1937 June draft. The biggest news for the junior was his strikeouts, jumping from 5.9 to 7.3 as he finished his best season yet. The 5'8'' righty sits comfortably in the mid 80s with a well developed four pitch mix. He's got pinpoint control and locates his changeup really well to generate both whiffs and weak contact while his cutter works well up and inside. His forkball looks decent too, but he needs to add more break to his curve if he wants a fourth reliable offering. Despite not getting the best movement on his pitches, he still keeps the ball on the ground and shouldn't have issues with home runs. I think Hendricks can front a rotation and is probably the only arm that bears that moniker. He looks to be a quick riser as well, and one of the sixteen teams is going to luck into a really good pitcher. 3B Spud Bent School: Maryland State 1937: .305/.404/.488, 286 PA, 13 2B, 5 3B, 9 HR, 52 RBI, 35 SB Career: .304/.401/.496, 1,072 PA, 56 2B, 8 3B, 34 HR, 189 RBI, 151 SB I'm not usually a fan of corner players, but I'll make an exception for Spud Bent. A four year senior, Bent turns 21 on July 25th and holds multiple feeder league counting stat records. The New Yorker has decent range at third, but he makes more then his share of errors out there. It won't matter, as his bat more then makes up for it. Let's start with the eye; 123 walks versus 53 strikeouts. Bent was more likely to end up on second base then seeing a third strike. And when he walked or singled, he'd probably steal second anyways with one of his 151 collegiate steals. Then there is the power. Some of the doubles are singles stretched, but that has nothing to do with his 34 homers. He'll tire you out at the plate, you'll leave him a pitch he can hit, and it'll fly over the wall. Bent consistently sprays liners all across the field and it's next to impossible to get him out. If you couldn't tell already, Bent is one of my personal favorites in the draft, and how it's shaping out right now, I really like his group. Bent's consistency is unmatched, and I think he's going to be one of the best third sackers in the game. RHP Preacher Pietsch School: Brooklyn Catholic 1937: 6-5, 107.1 IP, 4.02 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 28 BB, 37 K Career (COL): 21-15, 341 IP, 3.85 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 120 BB, 147 K Career (HS): 8-1, 82.1 IP, 1.20 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 20 BB, 110 K A rarity in Figment, Pietsch was a 7th Round selection by the Eagles in 1934, but failed to sign and decided to attend Brooklyn Catholic instead. Pietsch was one of the top pitchers in that class, but he made it rather clear he wouldn't sign if he wasn't a top pick. College may not have gone as he planned, but there is no way Pietsch falls to the seventh again, and my guess is the skinny 6'6'' righty will be a third round selection. Unfortunately for Pietsch, since freshman year his ERA rose each year while his K/9 dropped. My scout isn't his biggest fan, but Pietsch is a projectable arm who sits comfortably in the high 80s with his fastball and cutter. He misses in a curve and splitter, and like Hendricks, he looks to be a quick riser. The ERA this year was concerning, ranking 9th of the draft eligible college arms and just Bill Willman (8th) had easier competition then him, but his college career ERA is tied for 5th. One of his greatest strengths is limiting homers, and he does hit his spots well. His curve looks to be the go-to pitch, it features strong movement and will lead to swings outside of the zone. There are a lot of question marks around Pietsch, but considering the lack of standout arms, he at least has a few standout tools. Definitely not an ace, but he's no Allen Purvis either. RF Sherry Lewis School: Daniel Boone College 1937: .275/.376/.534, 245 PA, 12 2B, 1 3B, 13 HR, 42 RBI, 6 SB Career: .263/.368/.534, 558 PA, 25 2B, 2 3B, 23 HR, 84 RBI, 10 SB Sure, Sherry Lewis will never hit for a high average, but that's not usually the case for three true outcome players. Lewis walked 31 times, struck out 32 times, and hit 13 homers as a junior with 72, 74, and 23 respectively in his two seasons. It's not quite the best comparison (mainly because of position), but Lewis reminds me a lot of Detroit's Claude Merrill; low average with strong OBP and slugging. His bat will have to carry him, as a corner player needs to hit to force himself into anyone's plans, but it's hard to find power like him. He hits a lot of flyballs, which bodes well for a future Cougar, so if Lewis slips further then he should, he could be one of the few corner bats I decide to take. 2B Henry Sheridan School: Empire State 1937: .296/.400/.435, 306 PA, 13 2B, 7 3B, 3 HR, 48 RBI, 33 SB Career: .288/.392/.420, 848 PA, 34 2B, 17 3B, 9 HR, 124 RBI, 110 SB A Chicagoan in the Empire city, Henry Sheridan was a productive three year starter atop the Centurions lineup. The speedy infielder has an outstanding eye, and should end up walking more then he strikes out like he did in college. He recorded a ton of triples, and can even surprise you with a few homers. He has an okay swing which can lead to a nice average, but he's not really a contact hitter. His selectiveness allows him to put the ball in play frequently as he won't swing at poor pitches. He could end up a .300 hitter, but he'll need to take strides to make more consistent contact. As a groundball hitter he won't hit too many homers, but he looks good at second and could handle short if needed. I was a little surprised he was in the top two of the mock, especially with how deep the second base class is. RHP John Little School: Marquis College 1937: 9-6, 132 IP, 3.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 35 BB, 87 K Career: 21-23, 387.2 IP, 5.20 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 183 BB, 215 K Ahh, the beauty of stats only! I was using my database to look at ERA leaders, and I came upon a name I didn't quite recognize, so I just assumed that he was one of those one year starters. For John Little, it probably would've been better that way, but something changed between 1936 and 1937. He did up his velo from 84-86 to 87-89, but it has to be more then that. All his numbers changed; his BB/9 plummeted, his K/9 rose, his ERA and WHIP sank, his record flipped, and his homers? Well, those stayed the same. Little went from an awful innings eater who can't locate the zone with a home run problem to a dominant innings eater who somehow mastered his control. Very few college arms pitched more then Little, who was just 12.1 innings short of 400 college innings. He's got an alright slider, but his overall stuff isn't that good. So the real question, is Little the 9-6, 3.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 35 BB, 87 K pitcher or the 12-17, 6.02 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, 148 BB, 128 K pitcher? I'm leaning towards the reimagined Little. His pitches are much better this year then before and I have to imagine he received a control boost as you don't go from walking 72 to 35 randomly. I think Little will be a cool lottery ticket prospect to follow, and he could potentially be a quality FABL starter.