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ayaghmour2 · 02-08-2022, 09:48 AM

3rd Round, 45th Overall: SS Jim Dickinson
School: Calumet Catholic
1940: .266/.375/.332, 218 PA, 7 2B, 3B, HR, 31 RBI, 38 SB
Career: .270/.379/.331, 366 PA, 12 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 59 RBI, 72 SB

Not sure it's a good thing, but none of my four regional selections were taken, so I was able to get my #1 choice. In a class deep with top quality shortstops, he won't get mistaken for Gordie Perkins or Billy Bryant, but both my scout and OSA are a fan of the Springfield native Jim Dickinson.
"Speck" is a bit of a light hitter, and also the first college player we'll add to the season. Set to be a three year starter at Calumet Catholic, Dickinson has just two career homers, but he walked 29 times in both seasons compared to just 31 strikeouts. A bit of a groundball hitter, his elite speed should help him beat out hits, but don't expect to see him end up on second very often as he won't hit many extra base hits. He does look to have an average eye too, but his best tool is his glove. He projects to be a defensive marvel at short, and Tom thinks he could force his way into a lineup. OSA is much more bullish, forecasting a big league regular for most of his career, but as long as I get a good eye and good glove from him, I'll be happy with my regional guy.

02-08-2022, 09:48 AM	#726
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	1941 Draft: Round 3 3rd Round, 45th Overall: SS Jim Dickinson School: Calumet Catholic 1940: .266/.375/.332, 218 PA, 7 2B, 3B, HR, 31 RBI, 38 SB Career: .270/.379/.331, 366 PA, 12 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 59 RBI, 72 SB Not sure it's a good thing, but none of my four regional selections were taken, so I was able to get my #1 choice. In a class deep with top quality shortstops, he won't get mistaken for Gordie Perkins or Billy Bryant, but both my scout and OSA are a fan of the Springfield native Jim Dickinson. "Speck" is a bit of a light hitter, and also the first college player we'll add to the season. Set to be a three year starter at Calumet Catholic, Dickinson has just two career homers, but he walked 29 times in both seasons compared to just 31 strikeouts. A bit of a groundball hitter, his elite speed should help him beat out hits, but don't expect to see him end up on second very often as he won't hit many extra base hits. He does look to have an average eye too, but his best tool is his glove. He projects to be a defensive marvel at short, and Tom thinks he could force his way into a lineup. OSA is much more bullish, forecasting a big league regular for most of his career, but as long as I get a good eye and good glove from him, I'll be happy with my regional guy.