OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post

ayaghmour2 · 12-13-2022, 10:05 PM

We were set to pick third in the second round, but we will also now pick second, as we added the Gothams' second rounder in exchange for a pair of big leaguers in Danny Goff Jr. and Jim Dickinson. I've always been high (and still am) on Goff, who can both pitch and play the outfield, but he's still enlisted and post draft we will have an enviable logjam of arms where Johnnie Jones will be the 8th starter and Rusty Petrick and Ken Matson, who each made double digit starts this year, wouldn't even crack the big league roster. This thins things out a bit in the rotation, and we also gave up Jim Dickinson, who while talented, felt a little redundant. We added Ken Mayhugh to play third, and we have a better, younger and higher upside version in George Sutterfield. This gives us the option to add another talented youngster to the system, which will hopefully return to the top five post draft.

2nd Round, 18th Overall: CF Carl Clark
School: Springfield Panthers
1944: .490/.595/.760, 121 PA, 12 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 21 SB
Career: .459/.550/.760, 360 PA, 36 2B, 12 3B, 8 HR, 85 RBI, 67 SB

I really wanted Nate Power with the pick we traded for, but he was snapped up with the final pick in the first round by the Keystones. Instead, I went with my back up option, grabbing another centerfielder in Carl Clark. Set to be a four year starter for the Panthers, Clark improved in each of his previous seasons, setting the stage for a huge senior year. Each year he improved his triple slash, and he set personal bests in WAR (2.7), walks (23), and wOBA (.572). "Fish" doesn't turn 18 until August, so he's on the younger side, but he's already shown a knack for performing when the game is on the line. He controls the strike zone well, and boasted an elite 57-to-13 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 360 trips to the plate. He should also make consistent contact, potentially putting together a few .300+ seasons in his prime. Since he doesn't whiff much, he'll put the ball in play, and could end up showcasing average or better power as well. OSA is a huge fan, tagging him as an elite starting center fielder, and if he can play great defense as well he could reach that lofty projection. Despite impressive tools, he's got plenty of development ahead of him, and the most likely outcomes see him settling in as an every day player. He's not the fastest guy, which may mean his future is in a corner, but I like his bat enough to take the risk. Tom Weinstock ranks him as his #9 bat, with the previous 8 already taken. Clark definitely comes with risk, but it's hard not to get excited about a potential top bat who can handle big game pressure.

2nd Round, 19th Overall: LHP Dutch Yoak
School: La Porte Renegades
1944: 10-0, 101.1 IP, 0.71 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 17 BB, 180 K
Career: 31-2, 344.2 IP, 1.36 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 86 BB, 524 K

Regardless of who I took with the Gothams pick (or if I even didn't trade for it), I would have selected Dutch Yoak here. My scout is not a big fan of most of the class, with really just Yoak getting a flattering report. He ranks just 12th on his list, but Tom Weinstock thinks he'll develop into a frontline starter. I think that's pushing it now, but he's easily one of the most interesting arms in the class. As a freshman he struggled, with a middling 2.67 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 107.2 innings pitched. Unhappy with his performance and aided by a lucky growth spurt, Yoak sprouted up to 6'4'' and upped his velocity from 83-85 to 87-89. The skinny southpaw then dominated the state of Texas, going a perfect 23-0 in the next two seasons. He had a stellar 0.76 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with a 16.0 K/9 and 0.3 BB/9. Yoak has been nothing short of dominant, and his 0.76 ERA and 0.73 WHIP were significantly better then any other draft eligible pitcher, and I can only imagine how dominantly he'll be in his aged 18 season. Yoak can overpower even the best of hitters, with three plus pitches headlined by an elite changeup. If he keep the ball in the park and runners off base, we may have another future ace on our hands. That's a tough ask for any pitcher, but he appears far more developed then most prep arms. We can take our time with him and the young lefty may be one of the few pitchers we add to the system this draft.

12-13-2022, 10:05 PM	#962
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	1945 Draft: Round 2 We were set to pick third in the second round, but we will also now pick second, as we added the Gothams' second rounder in exchange for a pair of big leaguers in Danny Goff Jr. and Jim Dickinson. I've always been high (and still am) on Goff, who can both pitch and play the outfield, but he's still enlisted and post draft we will have an enviable logjam of arms where Johnnie Jones will be the 8th starter and Rusty Petrick and Ken Matson, who each made double digit starts this year, wouldn't even crack the big league roster. This thins things out a bit in the rotation, and we also gave up Jim Dickinson, who while talented, felt a little redundant. We added Ken Mayhugh to play third, and we have a better, younger and higher upside version in George Sutterfield. This gives us the option to add another talented youngster to the system, which will hopefully return to the top five post draft. 2nd Round, 18th Overall: CF Carl Clark School: Springfield Panthers 1944: .490/.595/.760, 121 PA, 12 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 21 SB Career: .459/.550/.760, 360 PA, 36 2B, 12 3B, 8 HR, 85 RBI, 67 SB I really wanted Nate Power with the pick we traded for, but he was snapped up with the final pick in the first round by the Keystones. Instead, I went with my back up option, grabbing another centerfielder in Carl Clark. Set to be a four year starter for the Panthers, Clark improved in each of his previous seasons, setting the stage for a huge senior year. Each year he improved his triple slash, and he set personal bests in WAR (2.7), walks (23), and wOBA (.572). "Fish" doesn't turn 18 until August, so he's on the younger side, but he's already shown a knack for performing when the game is on the line. He controls the strike zone well, and boasted an elite 57-to-13 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 360 trips to the plate. He should also make consistent contact, potentially putting together a few .300+ seasons in his prime. Since he doesn't whiff much, he'll put the ball in play, and could end up showcasing average or better power as well. OSA is a huge fan, tagging him as an elite starting center fielder, and if he can play great defense as well he could reach that lofty projection. Despite impressive tools, he's got plenty of development ahead of him, and the most likely outcomes see him settling in as an every day player. He's not the fastest guy, which may mean his future is in a corner, but I like his bat enough to take the risk. Tom Weinstock ranks him as his #9 bat, with the previous 8 already taken. Clark definitely comes with risk, but it's hard not to get excited about a potential top bat who can handle big game pressure. 2nd Round, 19th Overall: LHP Dutch Yoak School: La Porte Renegades 1944: 10-0, 101.1 IP, 0.71 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 17 BB, 180 K Career: 31-2, 344.2 IP, 1.36 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 86 BB, 524 K Regardless of who I took with the Gothams pick (or if I even didn't trade for it), I would have selected Dutch Yoak here. My scout is not a big fan of most of the class, with really just Yoak getting a flattering report. He ranks just 12th on his list, but Tom Weinstock thinks he'll develop into a frontline starter. I think that's pushing it now, but he's easily one of the most interesting arms in the class. As a freshman he struggled, with a middling 2.67 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 107.2 innings pitched. Unhappy with his performance and aided by a lucky growth spurt, Yoak sprouted up to 6'4'' and upped his velocity from 83-85 to 87-89. The skinny southpaw then dominated the state of Texas, going a perfect 23-0 in the next two seasons. He had a stellar 0.76 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with a 16.0 K/9 and 0.3 BB/9. Yoak has been nothing short of dominant, and his 0.76 ERA and 0.73 WHIP were significantly better then any other draft eligible pitcher, and I can only imagine how dominantly he'll be in his aged 18 season. Yoak can overpower even the best of hitters, with three plus pitches headlined by an elite changeup. If he keep the ball in the park and runners off base, we may have another future ace on our hands. That's a tough ask for any pitcher, but he appears far more developed then most prep arms. We can take our time with him and the young lefty may be one of the few pitchers we add to the system this draft. Last edited by ayaghmour2; 12-15-2022 at 10:25 AM.