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ayaghmour2 · 04-23-2022, 08:02 PM

2nd Round, 32nd Overall: CF Henry Deveaux
School: Mississippi A&M
1941: .278/.354/.357, 275 PA, 8 2B, 4 3B, HR, 44 RBI, 35 SB
Career: .281/.357/.362, 482 PA, 15 2B, 8 3B, HR, 73 RBI, 66 SB

I don't love this pick, but as I mentioned in my trade post, I'm not the biggest fan of this pool. The player I really wanted here went two picks earlier, and while there was a decent enough pitcher available, I didn't really think he was worth grabbing. So instead, I went with a safer pick, picking up a college outfielder from Outfield A&M. He doesn't have the highest upside, but Henry Deveaux seems to have a relatively low floor, and he should be able to rise up our system rather quickly. He's got excellent speed which translates to great range in center, as well as a ton of stolen bases, and his speed is one of his best assets. Deveaux doesn't show any power, but he'll hit his share of extra base hits, and he's always looking to take the next base. His bat isn't bad, he'll hit for a decent average. He has a nice approach at the plate, staying inside the ball and working it up the middle. We do have a handful of talented young outfielders, so it's not the easiest trip up for Deveaux, but there aren't too many exciting shortstops left, and Deveaux is arguably best available. He could work force his way into a big league lineup, but with his glove and speed, he at least can end up a strong 4th outfielder.

Just the regional round left, as the the first two rounds are over. We're getting closer to the Spring, and I can't wait to defend the pennant as we look for the elusive championship win.

04-23-2022, 08:02 PM	#785
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	1942 Draft: Round 2 2nd Round, 32nd Overall: CF Henry Deveaux School: Mississippi A&M 1941: .278/.354/.357, 275 PA, 8 2B, 4 3B, HR, 44 RBI, 35 SB Career: .281/.357/.362, 482 PA, 15 2B, 8 3B, HR, 73 RBI, 66 SB I don't love this pick, but as I mentioned in my trade post, I'm not the biggest fan of this pool. The player I really wanted here went two picks earlier, and while there was a decent enough pitcher available, I didn't really think he was worth grabbing. So instead, I went with a safer pick, picking up a college outfielder from Outfield A&M. He doesn't have the highest upside, but Henry Deveaux seems to have a relatively low floor, and he should be able to rise up our system rather quickly. He's got excellent speed which translates to great range in center, as well as a ton of stolen bases, and his speed is one of his best assets. Deveaux doesn't show any power, but he'll hit his share of extra base hits, and he's always looking to take the next base. His bat isn't bad, he'll hit for a decent average. He has a nice approach at the plate, staying inside the ball and working it up the middle. We do have a handful of talented young outfielders, so it's not the easiest trip up for Deveaux, but there aren't too many exciting shortstops left, and Deveaux is arguably best available. He could work force his way into a big league lineup, but with his glove and speed, he at least can end up a strong 4th outfielder. Just the regional round left, as the the first two rounds are over. We're getting closer to the Spring, and I can't wait to defend the pennant as we look for the elusive championship win. Last edited by ayaghmour2; 05-13-2022 at 05:03 PM.