BNN Weekly Report
This Week in the CBO
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
23 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
Minigunners Drool NR Hitter of the Week: It can be difficult for a young player to step out of the shadows and assert himself in the North Region, but last week Jake Drool of the Pleasant Minigunners reminded everyone just why he's here as he threw up numbers that made him an easy selection for Player of the Week. Drool rocked opposing pitching for a .633 average (19-for-30), 2 home runs and 13 RBIs to come away with the award.
In the 2300 season Drool is hitting .500 with 5 home runs.
South Region
Jamaica-U Point's Ball SR's Best: The South Region has made it official -- Diamond Ball is this week's winner of the Player of the Week Award.
The Jamaica-U Point second baseman was sensational with a .704 batting average, 10 home runs and 27 RBIs. Ball also had 5 walks and posted a .758 on-base percentage.
So far this season Ball has gotten 21 hits in 34 at-bats for a .618 batting average with 10 home runs. His stats include 30 RBIs and 16 runs scored. He has played in 14 games.
Freshman Report
Below are some of the freshmen (1st-year players in the new 4-year BYDL arrangement) who are expected to be top draft picks in 2303.
C Madboy Conteh, Spectacle Island Reapers - 35/90 (.389), 7 2B, 7 HR, 27 R, 25 RBI, 15 BB, 21 SO
Scouting Report: Good all-around bat could see him as a .300/20/60 type of player in the CBO. Great glove, OK arm. Still going to be a good defensive catcher even if he is not as successful throwing out runners. Highly intelligent so he has options in his life if baseball doesn't work out for him.
RF Magnum Peaeye, Diamond City Newsboys - 41/101 (.406), 7 2B, 9 HR, 35 R, 35 RBI, 21 BB, 6 SO
Scouting Report: Good eye for his age allows him to pick his spots for hitting. Does not strike out much and often makes contact on his swings. Could develop into a middle-of-the-order hitter in the CBO. Curious person who asks questions, which sometimes drives his coaches nuts. Tends to take care of himself before others.
3B Rico Tub, Lynn Pier Gamers - 13/36 (.361), 4 2B, 3 HR, 8 R, 12 RBI, 6 BB, 8 SO
Scouting Report: Just broke into the lineup recently after sitting behind another talented freshman, Sylvester Scalone, who has since moved to 2B. Switch hitter who can hit for average and power from either side of the plate. May be a 30 HR hitter in the CBO. Expected to develop into a top draft pick in three years. Could be #1 overall. Not a great defender but has a strong arm that can make up for poor position. Not a base stealer but moves well around the bases. Does lose focus sometimes, so needs his coaches to stay on him during the game.
RF Emerald Sapphire, State House Orphans - 34/95 (.358), 8 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 20 R, 15 RBI, 23 BB, 24 SO
Scouting Report: Full of potential, scouts are curious how he will turn out. As of right now, is considered the 4th-best freshman overall due to the potential to be a .333/30/75 type hitter. Not super smart, but sharp. Vocal player and person, one knows what he is thinking. Super loyal to his teammates but may not be loyal to coaches and management. Sometimes gets lazy in the field and on the base paths.
1B Nuke Lebowitz, Wattz Ups - 35/97 (.361), 6 2B, 10 HR, 33 R, 37 RBI, 27 BB, 28 SO
Scouting Report: Big and strong, the 15-year old gets called "Super Mutant" by his teammates. He is a home run hitter first, a batter second. Will swing for the fence regardless of situation. That may hold him back in being a sure talent at the next level but definitely on track to be a 1st-round pick in three years. Decent defender but seems to get bored on the field when no one is on base. Not a winning personality but that could change as he becomes seasoned and finds success in the BYDL.
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