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ayaghmour2 · 10-22-2021, 06:17 PM

5th Round, 68th Overall: 3B Jim McCarthy
School: Bellaire
Commit School: Central Kentucky
1939: .449/.524/.573, 108 PA, 8 2B, HR, 25 RBI, 15 SB
Career: .444/.519/.592, 468 PA, 38 2B, 4 3B, 4 HR, 106 RBI, 51 SB

There was a pitcher I really wanted, and I passed up on him to go with the prep bat of Jim McCarthy. The pitcher I wanted ended up being selected right before my next pick, so I'll always have to wonder if I made the right choice. McCarthy was a four year starter for the Bellaire Big Reds, and I won't be letting him head to Central Kentucky. McCarthy didn't show much power in high school, but he did a good job drawing walks and even managed driving in more then 100 runs in high school. I expect his best offensive talent to be his eye, but he could develop strong contact skills. An extremely athletic kid, McCarthy also provides above average defense at third, and he could probably handle an outfield corner as well. He got a little experience at short too, which bodes well for his defensive skills, meaning he likely has at least average range and double play ability. OSA isn't a big fan of his future, but Tom thinks he'll force his way into a big league lineup and the most recent mock has him at the 2.5 spot.

5th Round, 71st Overall: 1B Bill Dambreville
School: Coastal State
1939: .311/.385/.442, 221 PA, 11 2B, 3B, 14 HR, 41 RBI, 4 SB
Career: 303/.380/.437, 534 PA, 28 2B, 2 3B, 10 HR, 100 RBI, 8 SB

I really wanted a pitcher with this pick, but with just one more pick between this and my next one, and more then two lesser guys I'd consider, I decided to roll the dice on a supposed first round talent. Replacing Skipper as the 1.8 Mock Pick, I grabbed the bat only Bill Dambreville with my actual 5th Rounder. His junior year was just like his sophomore year, but he got into just 44 games instead of 62. Dambreville showed some power, averaging a homer every 10 games, and he's got excellent strike zone recognition. These are tools we can make the most of, and with very few natural first basemen in our system, he'll have little to no pressure on his ascent up. The only natural first basemen I have right now in a starting role is Cuno Myer, and he's a 24-year-old who has been passed up in the Rule-5 draft a few times. Stu Stasny has been getting some time there to start, and he may eventually turn into more of a first basemen, but I can send Bill up to San Jose where I have a mix of Harry Avery and Ray Powell, a shortstop and outfielder, both taking reps at first. Dambreville won't be a world beater by any means, but he's a very low risk pick where I'm not chasing upside, but more filling a need with a guy who could have fallen further then he should of.

5th Round, 73rd Overall: RHP Lou Eaker
School: Miami State
1939: 7-4, 96.2 IP, 3.44 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 45 BB, 86 K
Career: 19-20, 350 IP, 4.19 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 170 BB, 240 K

A three year starter, Lou Eaker saved his best season for last, as it was his first season with a winning record, sub 4 ERA, and sub 1.40 WHIP. He also had his best season for strikeouts (86) and K/9 (8), although he always struck out at least 80 batters. He did have some walk issues, a 4.2 BB/9 on par to his 4.4 career mark. A tall, 6'5'' righty, Eaker has a polished four pitch mix, but his command isn't the best. His splitter is his best offering, but his mid 80s cutter and fastball are his most common offerings. He also throws a change up, and all four pitches are FABL quality. Still, he doesn't have an out pitch yet, so he may see a bunch of his pitches hit past him. Walks may end up an issue for him, but I'm hoping his stuff can develop enough to overcome it. He'll turn 22 in December, and like most college arms, I think he'll be able to rise up the system fast. With not many sure bets for pitching options available Eaker may be one of the last pitchers I take for a while, and definitely the last college arm.

10-22-2021, 06:17 PM	#633
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,012	1939 Draft: Round 5 5th Round, 68th Overall: 3B Jim McCarthy School: Bellaire Commit School: Central Kentucky 1939: .449/.524/.573, 108 PA, 8 2B, HR, 25 RBI, 15 SB Career: .444/.519/.592, 468 PA, 38 2B, 4 3B, 4 HR, 106 RBI, 51 SB There was a pitcher I really wanted, and I passed up on him to go with the prep bat of Jim McCarthy. The pitcher I wanted ended up being selected right before my next pick, so I'll always have to wonder if I made the right choice. McCarthy was a four year starter for the Bellaire Big Reds, and I won't be letting him head to Central Kentucky. McCarthy didn't show much power in high school, but he did a good job drawing walks and even managed driving in more then 100 runs in high school. I expect his best offensive talent to be his eye, but he could develop strong contact skills. An extremely athletic kid, McCarthy also provides above average defense at third, and he could probably handle an outfield corner as well. He got a little experience at short too, which bodes well for his defensive skills, meaning he likely has at least average range and double play ability. OSA isn't a big fan of his future, but Tom thinks he'll force his way into a big league lineup and the most recent mock has him at the 2.5 spot. 5th Round, 71st Overall: 1B Bill Dambreville School: Coastal State 1939: .311/.385/.442, 221 PA, 11 2B, 3B, 14 HR, 41 RBI, 4 SB Career: 303/.380/.437, 534 PA, 28 2B, 2 3B, 10 HR, 100 RBI, 8 SB I really wanted a pitcher with this pick, but with just one more pick between this and my next one, and more then two lesser guys I'd consider, I decided to roll the dice on a supposed first round talent. Replacing Skipper as the 1.8 Mock Pick, I grabbed the bat only Bill Dambreville with my actual 5th Rounder. His junior year was just like his sophomore year, but he got into just 44 games instead of 62. Dambreville showed some power, averaging a homer every 10 games, and he's got excellent strike zone recognition. These are tools we can make the most of, and with very few natural first basemen in our system, he'll have little to no pressure on his ascent up. The only natural first basemen I have right now in a starting role is Cuno Myer, and he's a 24-year-old who has been passed up in the Rule-5 draft a few times. Stu Stasny has been getting some time there to start, and he may eventually turn into more of a first basemen, but I can send Bill up to San Jose where I have a mix of Harry Avery and Ray Powell, a shortstop and outfielder, both taking reps at first. Dambreville won't be a world beater by any means, but he's a very low risk pick where I'm not chasing upside, but more filling a need with a guy who could have fallen further then he should of. 5th Round, 73rd Overall: RHP Lou Eaker School: Miami State 1939: 7-4, 96.2 IP, 3.44 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 45 BB, 86 K Career: 19-20, 350 IP, 4.19 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 170 BB, 240 K A three year starter, Lou Eaker saved his best season for last, as it was his first season with a winning record, sub 4 ERA, and sub 1.40 WHIP. He also had his best season for strikeouts (86) and K/9 (8), although he always struck out at least 80 batters. He did have some walk issues, a 4.2 BB/9 on par to his 4.4 career mark. A tall, 6'5'' righty, Eaker has a polished four pitch mix, but his command isn't the best. His splitter is his best offering, but his mid 80s cutter and fastball are his most common offerings. He also throws a change up, and all four pitches are FABL quality. Still, he doesn't have an out pitch yet, so he may see a bunch of his pitches hit past him. Walks may end up an issue for him, but I'm hoping his stuff can develop enough to overcome it. He'll turn 22 in December, and like most college arms, I think he'll be able to rise up the system fast. With not many sure bets for pitching options available Eaker may be one of the last pitchers I take for a while, and definitely the last college arm.