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ayaghmour2 · 01-04-2022, 02:44 AM

11th Round, 168th Overall: RHP Chet Williams
School: Clifton Heights
1940: 6-3, 90.2 IP, 1.89 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 14 BB, 82 K
Career: 31-9, 397 IP, 2.13 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 110 BB, 373 K

I love Tom Weinstock, but he did not get me enough pitchers. Chet Williams is one of just three pitchers he selected, and one of two that isn't impossible to sign. Plus, Williams just isn't really good, and definitely not what you want from the always helpful 11th Round pick. Sure, Williams was a four year starter at Clifton Heights, but the stats aren't too exciting and he's only projected to be a bullpen arm. He has an 89-91 cutter, which should be a decent pitch, but the curve and change don't inspire too much confidence. He doesn't overpower people with his stuff, doesn't rely on his command, and has the occasional homer issue. I'm actually really excited to see all the pitchers teams release, as we are desperate for arms in La Crosse to fill out in case of injury. Williams is only staying because we don't have any better options, but I can't imagine he'll ever tally many innings.

12th Round, 187th Overall: RF Bobby Charles
School: Sayerville
1940: .434/.504/.657, 116 PA, 15 2B, 2 3B, HR, 29 RBI, 6 SB
Career: .469/.532/.697, 508 PA, 54 2B, 10 3B, 9 HR, 122 RBI, 49 SB

A giant, 6'4'' lefty, Tom actually thinks he could end up as a decent fourth outfielder. He's a bit of a free swinger who needs better control of the strike zone, and doesn't have the power needed from a corner player. He's just 17, 18 tomorrow, so he could end up developing into a better player, but for now he'll have to rely on getting the occasional pinch hit opportunity. It's already working out well, he's 1-for-1, and he's got a nice spunky, can-do attitude that may endear himself to his teammates, and make him a clubhouse favorite.

13th Round, 204th Overall: LHP Tom Irwin
School: Ferguson
1940: 5-5, 95.1 IP, 4.44 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 51 BB, 79 K
Career: 5-5, 95.1 IP, 4.44 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 51 BB, 79 K

The only other pitcher to sign, Tom Irwin is one of the rare college pitchers who's a current bullpen arm but future starter. Add in the fact that he's a one year starter with lackluster numbers, and you can tell why no human decided he was worth a pick. Granted, he's seen as fearless and durable and an organizational favorite, so perhaps he'll be a nice part of our clubhouses until he eventually ages out. The left sits in the mid 80s and actually has decent enough stuff. He has a decent slider and plus change, but his fastball isn't that great yet. Command issues may hurt him, but he could be just what we need as organizational pen fodder.

14th Round, 219th Overall: CF Chief White
School: Elverson
Commit School: Portland Tech
1940: .420/.473/.536, 131 PA, 11 2B, 3B, 30 RBI, 10 SB
Career: .420/.482/.612, 472 PA, 47 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 107 RBI, 24 SB

A guy named Chief who hit .420 as a senior and .420 for his career!?!? Sign me up! Oh wait, he's committed to Portland Tech? Well, I think this Chief will enjoy cheifing is college! A native of Indiana, he could end up being a regional selection of ours, but tools wise he really has no real future to speak of. He does have a decent command of the strike zone, but right now he doesn't really have much of a shot. A lot of impossible guys have gone on to get selected in the first ten rounds, perhaps like Eddie Kincaid or Dick Collins, and I'm hoping for him that's what happens.

15th Round, 235th Overall: RF Frank Proctor
School: Granite City
Commit School: Cowpens State
1940: .406/.475/.604, 119 PA, 10 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 5 SB
Career: .414/.493/.602, 506 PA, 46 2B, 5 3B, 8 HR, 112 RBI, 14 SB

He actually went to school in Illinois, but don't expect him to become a Cougar. He's a bit outspoken, and will hopefully turn things around at Cowpens State. The four year starter is a towering 6'6'', 205 pound righty, but it hasn't created much power for him. He does have an average eye and takes his fair share of pitches, but he doesn't protect enough when down in the count. He thinks he's a star, those around him don't, but three years in college could serve him well.

16th Round, 251st Overall: 2B Bob Griffen
School: South Park
1940: .431/.472/.612, 128 PA, 12 2B, 3 3B, HR, 27 RBI, 11 SB
Career: .461/.504/.654, 489 PA, 53 2B, 8 3B, 5 HR, 113 RBI, 60 SB

A four year starter in an animated TV show, Griffen was great as a freshman, but never matched his .486/.540/.716 line. A strict second basemen, he'll turn 18 in a week or so, but will need to up his game to earn a roster spot. I don't think I'll cut him now, but it may be tough for him to spend more then a season in our system. He does have a decent contact tool, and hopefully we can work that out for him, but I wouldn't be surprised if you never see Griffen on this forum again.

17th Round, 267th Overall: RHP Milt Burch
School: Franklin
Commit School: Shenandoah Valley State
1940: 3-2, 61.2 IP, 3.21 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 21 BB, 42 K
Career: 3-2, 61.2 IP, 3.21 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 21 BB, 42 K

Yes, this is a high schooler with an ERA above 3... You can see why I'm letting him go to college! Burch didn't even start all his games, just 8 of 13, and he's a soft tosser who likely will never end up starting games. But hey, college could work wonders!

18th Round, 283rd Overall: LF Hippo Carney
School: North Brookfield
1940: .402/.422/.516, 129 PA, 11 2B, HR, 31 RBI, SB
Career: .405/.451/.569, 493 PA, 48 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 109 RBI, 17 SB

A four year starter at North Brookfield, Carney's career high average was .421 and he only topped a .600 slugging once. After a three homer Freshman year, he hit just three more and corner players need to hit for power. He's lucky I have exactly 50 players at this moment in La Crosse, so I had no need to cut him. Of course, I have nine players to sign to bonuses, and that likely means nine cuts. I'm not sure that Hippo, as he does have a cool name, but I wouldn't be all that surprised if he doesn't survive the season.

19th Round, 299th Overall: CF Curt Brooks
School: Chatham
Commit School: Marquis College
1940: .412/.454/.588, 111 PA, 12 2B, 3B, HR, 24 RBI, 27 SB
Career: .425/.474/.600, 43 2B, 8 3B, 4 HR, 97 RBI, 75 SB

A four year starter at Chatham, Curt Brooks will spent the next three seasons at Marquis College instead of La Crosse. He was a decent as a freshman, and hit .461/.520/.742 with 10 doubles, 3 triples, 3 homers, 14 steals, and 25 RBIs with 10 walks and just one strike out. In fact, he struck out only 10 times, so perhaps Brooks could be a star for the Minutemen. He doesn't really put the ball in play either, hitting a lot of groundballs, and while he's got some speed, it's not enough for too many extra base hits.

20th Round, 315th Overall: 2B Bobo Shafer
School: Hillsboro
1940: .418/.484/.691, 124 PA, 12 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 27 RBI, 18 SB
Career: .404/.485/.697, 475 PA, 41 2B, 19 3B, 13 HR, 108 RBI, 71 SB

Another cool name! The 18-year-old doesn't have a positional rating, so that's a bad sign already, but I'm hoping that's why he fell. Of course, it's also the 20th Round, and 20th Rounders' don't really do things, and this four year starter wasn't very great. Like a lot of these late picks, he managed to hit sub .400 in a season, so that's a huge red flag right off the bat. He's fast, so he may get some time as a pinch runner, but he doesn't make nearly enough contact to get much time pinch hitting. Filler for now, and the only thing helping him is the name.

21st Round, 331st Overall: CF Johnny Kirtz
School: Altavista
1940: .413/.456/.595, 139 PA, 15 2B, 2 3B, HR, 29 RBI, 13 SB
Career: .423/.491/.654, 493 PA, 52 2B, 10 3B, 8 HR, 109 RBI, 60 SB

18 in December, Kirtz is very young for his age. Despite his young age, his best season was as a 15-year-old sophomore where he hit .452/.538/.702 with 10 doubles, 4 triples, a homer, and 24 RBIs. Interesting enough, he homered 5 times as a 14-year-old, but never matched that impressive power, just a single homer in each of the next three seasons. His walks fell off a cliff as a junior, and that's when his productions started to dip. He can play all three outfield spots, and actually has a decent enough combination of bat speed and barrel control.

22nd Round, 347th Overall: RF Ira Harleston
School: Lincoln
1940: .388/.469/.653, 114 PA, 12 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 27 RBI, SB
Career: .393/.481/.607, 488 PA, 47 2B, 4 3B, 11 HR, 109 RBI, 17 SB

This guy never hit .400 in a season. Yikes! I expect his stay in the organization will last a day. He did hit 11 homers in four seasons, so that's not terrible, but he's a corner bat who needs to hit for more power.

23rd Round, 363rd Overall: C Don Brown
School: Malden
1940: .387/.448/.514, 128 PA, 11 2B, HR, 23 RBI, SB
Career: .410/.492/.609, 483 PA, 48 2B, 10 3B, 4 HR, 95 RBI, 37 SB

First of two catchers in the last three picks, Don Brown seems like a captain type player who challenges his teammates to be better. That is likely his best characteristic, as he doesn't have much of a bat. Spare catchers are nice, and none of my unsigned picks are catchers, so the only reason Brown will be cut is if I need room for pitchers, not hitters. He could be good to have around, and will turn 18 in 10 days.

24th Round, 379th Overall: CF Hugh Oubre
School: Tacoma
1940: .390/.434/.675, 139 PA, 13 2B, 5 3B, 4 HR, 30 RBI, 18 SB
Career: .393/.463/.675, 479 PA, 39 2B, 22 3B, 10 HR, 101 RBI, 95 SB

A tiny center fielder, Hugh Oubre didn't do much impressing in high school. He is a bit versatile, experience in all three outfield spots, first, and second, but the bat isn't all that great. He might last the cuts, but I got a lot of good new outfielders added to the system.

25th Round, 395th Overall: C Pete Breen
School: Chesapeake State
1940: .247/.284/.286, 287 PA, 8 2B, HR, 33 RBI, 3 SB
Career: .247/.284/.286, 287 PA, 8 2B, HR, 33 RBI, 3 SB

Born in Canada, Pete Breen was our last addition to the 1940 class. He's in the same situation as Don Brown, as he has no additional competition. With the expanded roster, he can survive the initial cuts. He started just one season for the Clippers, but Chesapeake State plays in one of the toughest college conferences. Tom loves his defense, always a good thing for a catcher, and he's already appeared in a game. He went 0-1 off the bench in a loss, but Breen is officially a pro player. 25th Rounders tend to not pan out, and our 1937 guy Leon Stone never even appeared in a minor league game. He's wasting away on the Wichita Rustlers reserve roster. None of ours in the human era have gotten a big league appearance, but no Cougar 25th Rounders have ever debuted in the FABL.

01-04-2022, 02:44 AM	#699
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	1940 Draft: Round 11-25 11th Round, 168th Overall: RHP Chet Williams School: Clifton Heights 1940: 6-3, 90.2 IP, 1.89 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 14 BB, 82 K Career: 31-9, 397 IP, 2.13 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 110 BB, 373 K I love Tom Weinstock, but he did not get me enough pitchers. Chet Williams is one of just three pitchers he selected, and one of two that isn't impossible to sign. Plus, Williams just isn't really good, and definitely not what you want from the always helpful 11th Round pick. Sure, Williams was a four year starter at Clifton Heights, but the stats aren't too exciting and he's only projected to be a bullpen arm. He has an 89-91 cutter, which should be a decent pitch, but the curve and change don't inspire too much confidence. He doesn't overpower people with his stuff, doesn't rely on his command, and has the occasional homer issue. I'm actually really excited to see all the pitchers teams release, as we are desperate for arms in La Crosse to fill out in case of injury. Williams is only staying because we don't have any better options, but I can't imagine he'll ever tally many innings. 12th Round, 187th Overall: RF Bobby Charles School: Sayerville 1940: .434/.504/.657, 116 PA, 15 2B, 2 3B, HR, 29 RBI, 6 SB Career: .469/.532/.697, 508 PA, 54 2B, 10 3B, 9 HR, 122 RBI, 49 SB A giant, 6'4'' lefty, Tom actually thinks he could end up as a decent fourth outfielder. He's a bit of a free swinger who needs better control of the strike zone, and doesn't have the power needed from a corner player. He's just 17, 18 tomorrow, so he could end up developing into a better player, but for now he'll have to rely on getting the occasional pinch hit opportunity. It's already working out well, he's 1-for-1, and he's got a nice spunky, can-do attitude that may endear himself to his teammates, and make him a clubhouse favorite. 13th Round, 204th Overall: LHP Tom Irwin School: Ferguson 1940: 5-5, 95.1 IP, 4.44 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 51 BB, 79 K Career: 5-5, 95.1 IP, 4.44 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 51 BB, 79 K The only other pitcher to sign, Tom Irwin is one of the rare college pitchers who's a current bullpen arm but future starter. Add in the fact that he's a one year starter with lackluster numbers, and you can tell why no human decided he was worth a pick. Granted, he's seen as fearless and durable and an organizational favorite, so perhaps he'll be a nice part of our clubhouses until he eventually ages out. The left sits in the mid 80s and actually has decent enough stuff. He has a decent slider and plus change, but his fastball isn't that great yet. Command issues may hurt him, but he could be just what we need as organizational pen fodder. 14th Round, 219th Overall: CF Chief White School: Elverson Commit School: Portland Tech 1940: .420/.473/.536, 131 PA, 11 2B, 3B, 30 RBI, 10 SB Career: .420/.482/.612, 472 PA, 47 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 107 RBI, 24 SB A guy named Chief who hit .420 as a senior and .420 for his career!?!? Sign me up! Oh wait, he's committed to Portland Tech? Well, I think this Chief will enjoy cheifing is college! A native of Indiana, he could end up being a regional selection of ours, but tools wise he really has no real future to speak of. He does have a decent command of the strike zone, but right now he doesn't really have much of a shot. A lot of impossible guys have gone on to get selected in the first ten rounds, perhaps like Eddie Kincaid or Dick Collins, and I'm hoping for him that's what happens. 15th Round, 235th Overall: RF Frank Proctor School: Granite City Commit School: Cowpens State 1940: .406/.475/.604, 119 PA, 10 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 5 SB Career: .414/.493/.602, 506 PA, 46 2B, 5 3B, 8 HR, 112 RBI, 14 SB He actually went to school in Illinois, but don't expect him to become a Cougar. He's a bit outspoken, and will hopefully turn things around at Cowpens State. The four year starter is a towering 6'6'', 205 pound righty, but it hasn't created much power for him. He does have an average eye and takes his fair share of pitches, but he doesn't protect enough when down in the count. He thinks he's a star, those around him don't, but three years in college could serve him well. 16th Round, 251st Overall: 2B Bob Griffen School: South Park 1940: .431/.472/.612, 128 PA, 12 2B, 3 3B, HR, 27 RBI, 11 SB Career: .461/.504/.654, 489 PA, 53 2B, 8 3B, 5 HR, 113 RBI, 60 SB A four year starter in an animated TV show, Griffen was great as a freshman, but never matched his .486/.540/.716 line. A strict second basemen, he'll turn 18 in a week or so, but will need to up his game to earn a roster spot. I don't think I'll cut him now, but it may be tough for him to spend more then a season in our system. He does have a decent contact tool, and hopefully we can work that out for him, but I wouldn't be surprised if you never see Griffen on this forum again. 17th Round, 267th Overall: RHP Milt Burch School: Franklin Commit School: Shenandoah Valley State 1940: 3-2, 61.2 IP, 3.21 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 21 BB, 42 K Career: 3-2, 61.2 IP, 3.21 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 21 BB, 42 K Yes, this is a high schooler with an ERA above 3... You can see why I'm letting him go to college! Burch didn't even start all his games, just 8 of 13, and he's a soft tosser who likely will never end up starting games. But hey, college could work wonders! 18th Round, 283rd Overall: LF Hippo Carney School: North Brookfield 1940: .402/.422/.516, 129 PA, 11 2B, HR, 31 RBI, SB Career: .405/.451/.569, 493 PA, 48 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 109 RBI, 17 SB A four year starter at North Brookfield, Carney's career high average was .421 and he only topped a .600 slugging once. After a three homer Freshman year, he hit just three more and corner players need to hit for power. He's lucky I have exactly 50 players at this moment in La Crosse, so I had no need to cut him. Of course, I have nine players to sign to bonuses, and that likely means nine cuts. I'm not sure that Hippo, as he does have a cool name, but I wouldn't be all that surprised if he doesn't survive the season. 19th Round, 299th Overall: CF Curt Brooks School: Chatham Commit School: Marquis College 1940: .412/.454/.588, 111 PA, 12 2B, 3B, HR, 24 RBI, 27 SB Career: .425/.474/.600, 43 2B, 8 3B, 4 HR, 97 RBI, 75 SB A four year starter at Chatham, Curt Brooks will spent the next three seasons at Marquis College instead of La Crosse. He was a decent as a freshman, and hit .461/.520/.742 with 10 doubles, 3 triples, 3 homers, 14 steals, and 25 RBIs with 10 walks and just one strike out. In fact, he struck out only 10 times, so perhaps Brooks could be a star for the Minutemen. He doesn't really put the ball in play either, hitting a lot of groundballs, and while he's got some speed, it's not enough for too many extra base hits. 20th Round, 315th Overall: 2B Bobo Shafer School: Hillsboro 1940: .418/.484/.691, 124 PA, 12 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 27 RBI, 18 SB Career: .404/.485/.697, 475 PA, 41 2B, 19 3B, 13 HR, 108 RBI, 71 SB Another cool name! The 18-year-old doesn't have a positional rating, so that's a bad sign already, but I'm hoping that's why he fell. Of course, it's also the 20th Round, and 20th Rounders' don't really do things, and this four year starter wasn't very great. Like a lot of these late picks, he managed to hit sub .400 in a season, so that's a huge red flag right off the bat. He's fast, so he may get some time as a pinch runner, but he doesn't make nearly enough contact to get much time pinch hitting. Filler for now, and the only thing helping him is the name. 21st Round, 331st Overall: CF Johnny Kirtz School: Altavista 1940: .413/.456/.595, 139 PA, 15 2B, 2 3B, HR, 29 RBI, 13 SB Career: .423/.491/.654, 493 PA, 52 2B, 10 3B, 8 HR, 109 RBI, 60 SB 18 in December, Kirtz is very young for his age. Despite his young age, his best season was as a 15-year-old sophomore where he hit .452/.538/.702 with 10 doubles, 4 triples, a homer, and 24 RBIs. Interesting enough, he homered 5 times as a 14-year-old, but never matched that impressive power, just a single homer in each of the next three seasons. His walks fell off a cliff as a junior, and that's when his productions started to dip. He can play all three outfield spots, and actually has a decent enough combination of bat speed and barrel control. 22nd Round, 347th Overall: RF Ira Harleston School: Lincoln 1940: .388/.469/.653, 114 PA, 12 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 27 RBI, SB Career: .393/.481/.607, 488 PA, 47 2B, 4 3B, 11 HR, 109 RBI, 17 SB This guy never hit .400 in a season. Yikes! I expect his stay in the organization will last a day. He did hit 11 homers in four seasons, so that's not terrible, but he's a corner bat who needs to hit for more power. 23rd Round, 363rd Overall: C Don Brown School: Malden 1940: .387/.448/.514, 128 PA, 11 2B, HR, 23 RBI, SB Career: .410/.492/.609, 483 PA, 48 2B, 10 3B, 4 HR, 95 RBI, 37 SB First of two catchers in the last three picks, Don Brown seems like a captain type player who challenges his teammates to be better. That is likely his best characteristic, as he doesn't have much of a bat. Spare catchers are nice, and none of my unsigned picks are catchers, so the only reason Brown will be cut is if I need room for pitchers, not hitters. He could be good to have around, and will turn 18 in 10 days. 24th Round, 379th Overall: CF Hugh Oubre School: Tacoma 1940: .390/.434/.675, 139 PA, 13 2B, 5 3B, 4 HR, 30 RBI, 18 SB Career: .393/.463/.675, 479 PA, 39 2B, 22 3B, 10 HR, 101 RBI, 95 SB A tiny center fielder, Hugh Oubre didn't do much impressing in high school. He is a bit versatile, experience in all three outfield spots, first, and second, but the bat isn't all that great. He might last the cuts, but I got a lot of good new outfielders added to the system. 25th Round, 395th Overall: C Pete Breen School: Chesapeake State 1940: .247/.284/.286, 287 PA, 8 2B, HR, 33 RBI, 3 SB Career: .247/.284/.286, 287 PA, 8 2B, HR, 33 RBI, 3 SB Born in Canada, Pete Breen was our last addition to the 1940 class. He's in the same situation as Don Brown, as he has no additional competition. With the expanded roster, he can survive the initial cuts. He started just one season for the Clippers, but Chesapeake State plays in one of the toughest college conferences. Tom loves his defense, always a good thing for a catcher, and he's already appeared in a game. He went 0-1 off the bench in a loss, but Breen is officially a pro player. 25th Rounders tend to not pan out, and our 1937 guy Leon Stone never even appeared in a minor league game. He's wasting away on the Wichita Rustlers reserve roster. None of ours in the human era have gotten a big league appearance, but no Cougar 25th Rounders have ever debuted in the FABL.