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ayaghmour2 · 06-17-2023, 06:13 PM

7th Round, 109th Overall: RHP Marty Czyzewski
School: Waterville Shockers
Commit School: Centerville Indians
1947: 9-2, 115.2 IP, 2.18 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 21 BB, 108 K
Career: 37-6, 456 IP, 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 99 BB, 487 K

A Polish born pitcher, Marty Czyzewski spent most of his life in Washington, and spent three years pitching for the Waterville Shockers in Waterville, WA. Unfortunately he saved the worst for last, setting personal worsts in ERA, WHIP, hits (105), earned runs (28), strikeouts, K/9 (8.4), and WAR (4.5). That was not what we were hoping, and considering his poor work ethic, the young righty may not get much better. A four pitch pitcher, he lives in the mid 80s with his fastball, while also featuring a sinker, curve, and change. The sinker isn't great, but the other three pitches should be at least average, and he does feature great command. His BB/9 (1.6) was one of the few metrics that did not worsen, as he matched his personal best from his sophomore season where he walked 18 batters in 98.1 innings. The raw talent is there, but if he doesn't work at polishing his skills, he may not last too long in our system.

8th Round, 115th Overall: RHP Fred Terry
School: Yellowhammer State Panthers
1947: 4-6, 91.2 IP, 4.71 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 45 BB, 63 K
Career: 16-24, 388.1 IP, 4.57 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 174 BB, 256 K

I don't usually take college seniors, but Fred Terry is one of the few exceptions. I was hoping he'd keep up his trend of improving each season, but his final year was only better then his rough freshman season where he went 3-5 with a 5.15 ERA and equal walks (39) and strikeouts. After striking out nearly twice as many batters as he walked this season, his K/BB was just shy of 1.5, and he threw just 91.2 innings after a career best of 130.2 as a junior. While not a high upside pick, I liked Terry because I knew he'd be easy to sign (just $150 demand) and he could help cover innings in the upper minors. His work ethic is impressive, as he's they type to show up early and go home late. Some of that has already taken place, as he's throwing a mile faster then last year, and his sinker has turned into a really good pitch. He doesn't get the groundballs you would expect, but he keeps the ball in the park and produces plenty of weak contact. He's a control first, stuff second type of guy, and while his ceiling isn't all that high, he looks like a reliable back-end starter. He should be a good clubhouse guy who can give you innings, and that's about as much as you can ask out of an 8th Rounder.

8th Round, 125th Overall: SS Johnny Dickinson
School: Pasadena Vikings
Commit School: College of Waco Cowboys
1947: .450/.525/.640, 122 PA, 10 2B, 3 3B, HR, 26 RBI, 21 SB
Career: .452/.528/.652, 253 PA, 23 2B, 5 3B, 56 RBI, 33 SB

A rather surprise entrant in the mock draft, Johnny Dickinson's senior season was very similar to his junior year. An athletic youngster form beautiful Los Angeles, Dickinson prioritizes speed over power, and his swing could use a little work. That's not to say he won't be a good hitter, he can make plenty of contact and has a tremendous eye, striking out just 4 times in 122 trips to the plate this season. He does remind me a bit of Skipper at the plate, just from the right side, but he's not nearly as polished as Skipper was out of high school. I'm not sold on the glove yet, but he's got plenty of experience at second, third, and right as well. Left shouldn't be too difficult, and at six foot tall he could handle first if needed. He's a project pick who may need a few seasons down in La Crosse before he starts getting it, and I'm not sure how much playing time there will be for him in year one. We have a lot of talented young utility types in our farm, and if he could add a little muscle, he could separate himself from the pack.

06-17-2023, 06:13 PM	#1127
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Amateur Report 7th Round, 109th Overall: RHP Marty Czyzewski School: Waterville Shockers Commit School: Centerville Indians 1947: 9-2, 115.2 IP, 2.18 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 21 BB, 108 K Career: 37-6, 456 IP, 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 99 BB, 487 K A Polish born pitcher, Marty Czyzewski spent most of his life in Washington, and spent three years pitching for the Waterville Shockers in Waterville, WA. Unfortunately he saved the worst for last, setting personal worsts in ERA, WHIP, hits (105), earned runs (28), strikeouts, K/9 (8.4), and WAR (4.5). That was not what we were hoping, and considering his poor work ethic, the young righty may not get much better. A four pitch pitcher, he lives in the mid 80s with his fastball, while also featuring a sinker, curve, and change. The sinker isn't great, but the other three pitches should be at least average, and he does feature great command. His BB/9 (1.6) was one of the few metrics that did not worsen, as he matched his personal best from his sophomore season where he walked 18 batters in 98.1 innings. The raw talent is there, but if he doesn't work at polishing his skills, he may not last too long in our system. 8th Round, 115th Overall: RHP Fred Terry School: Yellowhammer State Panthers 1947: 4-6, 91.2 IP, 4.71 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 45 BB, 63 K Career: 16-24, 388.1 IP, 4.57 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 174 BB, 256 K I don't usually take college seniors, but Fred Terry is one of the few exceptions. I was hoping he'd keep up his trend of improving each season, but his final year was only better then his rough freshman season where he went 3-5 with a 5.15 ERA and equal walks (39) and strikeouts. After striking out nearly twice as many batters as he walked this season, his K/BB was just shy of 1.5, and he threw just 91.2 innings after a career best of 130.2 as a junior. While not a high upside pick, I liked Terry because I knew he'd be easy to sign (just $150 demand) and he could help cover innings in the upper minors. His work ethic is impressive, as he's they type to show up early and go home late. Some of that has already taken place, as he's throwing a mile faster then last year, and his sinker has turned into a really good pitch. He doesn't get the groundballs you would expect, but he keeps the ball in the park and produces plenty of weak contact. He's a control first, stuff second type of guy, and while his ceiling isn't all that high, he looks like a reliable back-end starter. He should be a good clubhouse guy who can give you innings, and that's about as much as you can ask out of an 8th Rounder. 8th Round, 125th Overall: SS Johnny Dickinson School: Pasadena Vikings Commit School: College of Waco Cowboys 1947: .450/.525/.640, 122 PA, 10 2B, 3 3B, HR, 26 RBI, 21 SB Career: .452/.528/.652, 253 PA, 23 2B, 5 3B, 56 RBI, 33 SB A rather surprise entrant in the mock draft, Johnny Dickinson's senior season was very similar to his junior year. An athletic youngster form beautiful Los Angeles, Dickinson prioritizes speed over power, and his swing could use a little work. That's not to say he won't be a good hitter, he can make plenty of contact and has a tremendous eye, striking out just 4 times in 122 trips to the plate this season. He does remind me a bit of Skipper at the plate, just from the right side, but he's not nearly as polished as Skipper was out of high school. I'm not sold on the glove yet, but he's got plenty of experience at second, third, and right as well. Left shouldn't be too difficult, and at six foot tall he could handle first if needed. He's a project pick who may need a few seasons down in La Crosse before he starts getting it, and I'm not sure how much playing time there will be for him in year one. We have a lot of talented young utility types in our farm, and if he could add a little muscle, he could separate himself from the pack.