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ayaghmour2 · 05-14-2022, 05:05 PM

4th Round, 62nd Overall: SS Dick Hamilton
School: Maryland State
1942: .296/.369/.457, 275 PA, 11 2B, 5 3B, 6 HR, 39 RBI, 31 SB
Career: .300/.372/.454, 762 PA, 27 2B, 13 3B, 17 HR, 120 RBI, 93 SB

This was the pick we picked up along with Clark Car and a 7th Round Pick, and I grabbed another middle infielder in Dick Hamilton. They guy I really wanted went two picks ahead, but I can't complain about my consolation prize. A three year starter at the prestigious Maryland State, Hamilton had arguably the best season of his college career, setting bests in doubles and triples while matching career highs for homers, steals, walks, hits, and WAR. Hamilton was very consistent for the Bengals, with his average in the .296-.309 range, OBP between .367 and .384, and slugging between .440 and .468. Now with us, Hamilton will compete with Skipper for shortest Cougars, as both check in at 5'6''. If Hamilton, who has experience at both middle infield spots, plays with Skipper, it will easily be the smallest double play duo in the entire league. A hard worker from New York, Hamilton has great speed which I'm hoping means great range, and while he's not a top notch hitter, he should be able to hit around .300 in the big leagues and the speed will allow him to beat out grounders and take the extra base. He hits the ball all across the field, which could lead to a lot of nice gappers, but I'm not sure his power is going to translate to the big leagues. Hamilton projects more as a supplemental piece then a star, but I think he could impact a big league team in a few seasons. He also checks in on the mock, the projected 7th Pick in the 2nd Round.

4th Round, 64th Overall: RHP Babe Stinson
School: Louisville
Commit School: Topeka State
1942: 5-0, 67.1 IP, 0.94 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 8 BB, 85 K
Career: 5-0, 67.1 IP, 0.94 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 8 BB, 85 K

There were three pitchers I debated on taking with this pick, and while Stinson may have been available for the 5th Round, the other two did not. Still, I wanted to take the risk on Stinson, who started just one year in high school. Despite that, he was a perfect 5-0 with a really impressive 1.1 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 9 starts and 6 relief appearances. Stinson is on the shorter side, just 5'8'', and is a bit of a soft tosser, but I lover his command and with more velocity, he could develop into a really impressive pitcher. Sure, his fastball is in the low-to-mid 80s, but his change up is a really great pitch. Every mile he adds on to his cutter will make his change that much better, and his splitter and forkball both have big league potential. Stinson does a great job keeping the ball in the park, generating a ton of groundballs as he is able to dominate the bottom of the zone. OSA likes Stinson a bit more then Weinstock, viewing him as a back end starter while Tom thinks he'd be much more of a spot starter/emergency type. I think he's one of those guys with a lot of potential, and with the right mentoring, he could learn to pitch effectively in the big leagues.

5th Round, 80th Overall: CF Ed Neal
School: St. Blaine College
1942: .283/.382/.410, 205 PA, 6 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 32 RBI, 37 SB
Career: .281/.380/.405, 728 PA, 19 2B, 17 3B, 8 HR, 99 RBI, 104 SB

Another projected second rounder, Ed Neal was a bit higher then Hamilton, projected as the 18th Pick this season right behind fellow center fielder Elmer Wands, who I was hoping would fall to me at the end of the 4th. Neal and Hamilton may play different positions, but they are pretty similar players. Both were three year starters in a very competitive college conference, both have tons of speed, and both were very consistent during their time on campus. Neal does have a better eye, and I expect him to strike out less then he walks, but he didn't show the power Hamilton did. Neal had just 8 homers in college while Hamilton had two seasons with 6, and he had fewer extra base hits despite more triples. Neal looks to be faster, which bodes well for a center fielder, and he should be a top base stealer and defensive outfielder. His range looks to be good, projected to be at least solid in center, and he can handle the corners even better. At the plate he's very disciplined and a hard out, swinging at the pitches he should and taking the ones he shouldn't. OSA is a big fan, thinking he can be a frontrunner for a center field audition, but I'm leaning more towards Tom Weinstock's projection as more of a bubble player. I've taken three college hitters and two prep pitchers so far, as I want my hitters to be pushed up if needed while the pitchers can restock the lower levels. I haven't decided where Neal will start, it's more based on who else we pick, but he could probably fit at A, B, or C depending what we need most.

05-14-2022, 05:05 PM	#802
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,017	1942 Draft: Rounds 4 and 5 4th Round, 62nd Overall: SS Dick Hamilton School: Maryland State 1942: .296/.369/.457, 275 PA, 11 2B, 5 3B, 6 HR, 39 RBI, 31 SB Career: .300/.372/.454, 762 PA, 27 2B, 13 3B, 17 HR, 120 RBI, 93 SB This was the pick we picked up along with Clark Car and a 7th Round Pick, and I grabbed another middle infielder in Dick Hamilton. They guy I really wanted went two picks ahead, but I can't complain about my consolation prize. A three year starter at the prestigious Maryland State, Hamilton had arguably the best season of his college career, setting bests in doubles and triples while matching career highs for homers, steals, walks, hits, and WAR. Hamilton was very consistent for the Bengals, with his average in the .296-.309 range, OBP between .367 and .384, and slugging between .440 and .468. Now with us, Hamilton will compete with Skipper for shortest Cougars, as both check in at 5'6''. If Hamilton, who has experience at both middle infield spots, plays with Skipper, it will easily be the smallest double play duo in the entire league. A hard worker from New York, Hamilton has great speed which I'm hoping means great range, and while he's not a top notch hitter, he should be able to hit around .300 in the big leagues and the speed will allow him to beat out grounders and take the extra base. He hits the ball all across the field, which could lead to a lot of nice gappers, but I'm not sure his power is going to translate to the big leagues. Hamilton projects more as a supplemental piece then a star, but I think he could impact a big league team in a few seasons. He also checks in on the mock, the projected 7th Pick in the 2nd Round. 4th Round, 64th Overall: RHP Babe Stinson School: Louisville Commit School: Topeka State 1942: 5-0, 67.1 IP, 0.94 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 8 BB, 85 K Career: 5-0, 67.1 IP, 0.94 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 8 BB, 85 K There were three pitchers I debated on taking with this pick, and while Stinson may have been available for the 5th Round, the other two did not. Still, I wanted to take the risk on Stinson, who started just one year in high school. Despite that, he was a perfect 5-0 with a really impressive 1.1 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 9 starts and 6 relief appearances. Stinson is on the shorter side, just 5'8'', and is a bit of a soft tosser, but I lover his command and with more velocity, he could develop into a really impressive pitcher. Sure, his fastball is in the low-to-mid 80s, but his change up is a really great pitch. Every mile he adds on to his cutter will make his change that much better, and his splitter and forkball both have big league potential. Stinson does a great job keeping the ball in the park, generating a ton of groundballs as he is able to dominate the bottom of the zone. OSA likes Stinson a bit more then Weinstock, viewing him as a back end starter while Tom thinks he'd be much more of a spot starter/emergency type. I think he's one of those guys with a lot of potential, and with the right mentoring, he could learn to pitch effectively in the big leagues. 5th Round, 80th Overall: CF Ed Neal School: St. Blaine College 1942: .283/.382/.410, 205 PA, 6 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 32 RBI, 37 SB Career: .281/.380/.405, 728 PA, 19 2B, 17 3B, 8 HR, 99 RBI, 104 SB Another projected second rounder, Ed Neal was a bit higher then Hamilton, projected as the 18th Pick this season right behind fellow center fielder Elmer Wands, who I was hoping would fall to me at the end of the 4th. Neal and Hamilton may play different positions, but they are pretty similar players. Both were three year starters in a very competitive college conference, both have tons of speed, and both were very consistent during their time on campus. Neal does have a better eye, and I expect him to strike out less then he walks, but he didn't show the power Hamilton did. Neal had just 8 homers in college while Hamilton had two seasons with 6, and he had fewer extra base hits despite more triples. Neal looks to be faster, which bodes well for a center fielder, and he should be a top base stealer and defensive outfielder. His range looks to be good, projected to be at least solid in center, and he can handle the corners even better. At the plate he's very disciplined and a hard out, swinging at the pitches he should and taking the ones he shouldn't. OSA is a big fan, thinking he can be a frontrunner for a center field audition, but I'm leaning more towards Tom Weinstock's projection as more of a bubble player. I've taken three college hitters and two prep pitchers so far, as I want my hitters to be pushed up if needed while the pitchers can restock the lower levels. I haven't decided where Neal will start, it's more based on who else we pick, but he could probably fit at A, B, or C depending what we need most. Last edited by ayaghmour2; 05-14-2022 at 11:03 PM.