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ayaghmour2 · 07-24-2023, 12:56 PM

RF Jimmy Hairston (#82 Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 61st Overall (1943)
AA: .318/.386/.441 (113 OPS+), 539 PA, 32 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 63 RBI, SB
A: .357/.378/.629 (166 OPS+), 74 PA, 3 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 81 RBI, SB
CWL: .500/.571/.750 (237 OPS+), 14 PA, HR, 4 RBI

Just three games in, the Santa Clara Stallions are 2-1, and you can thank some Cougar hitters. After an excellent showing in AA where he posted a 121 WRC+, Jimmy Hairston picked up right where he left off. He had a big opening week, going 6-for-12 with a homer, 4 RBIs, and two walks as the Stallions cleanup hitter. Recently added to the 40, Hairston got a big jump in the OOTP 24 rankings, up to 82nd on the top 100 prospect list. There's a lot to like about the youngster, who has strong plate discipline, a bit of pop, and a swing that consistently barrels up the ball. He's a decent defender too, and he will spend time out in right. I don't expect him to make the Opening Day roster, but if Hairston keeps this up, he seems likely to join the Blues in April. But as a righty, he could work his way into a platoon as we have Leo Mitchell and Hal Sharp in the corners, who both hit from the left side. I think Mitchell is still a star, but if 1947 Leo Mitchell is the real version, Hairston could have a role in Chicago sometime this season.

2B Bob Schmelz (#175 Overall)
Acquired: Via Trade with Detroit (1945)
FABL: .333/.333/.333 (83 OPS+), 3 PA
AAA: .271/.390/.379 (96 OPS+), 651 PA, 23 2B, 3B, 11 HR, 58 RBI
CWL: .500/.571/.917 (277 OPS+), 14 PA, 2 2B, HR, 4 RBI

Big week for the heart of the Stallions order, as #3 hitter Bob Schmelz was even better then Jimmy Hairston. Both hit .500, but Schmelz added a pair of doubles to go with his 2 walks, homer, and 4 RBIs. Another member of the 40, a big winter is huge for Schmelz, who may position himself in line for one of the many bench bats we'll bring into Opening Day. The now 23-year-old didn't have the greatest season with the Blues, hitting just .271/.390/.379 (96 OPS+) in 651 PAs. The Stallions have placed Schmelz at the keystone, but he's already committed a pair of errors. We don't expect much from his glove, but Schmelz is showcasing his excellent hit tool. He can put the ball in play and he has great discipline, which makes it likely he'll be an above average big league hitter. Any sort of power would be a plus, and 11 this year was pretty solid. With a little more muscle, he could hit double digits in the majors, which would make him an all-around good player. He's penciled into the Blues lineup for now, but we have plenty of roster spots up for grab.

07-24-2023, 12:56 PM	#1164
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,014	Cuban Winter League: Week 1 RF Jimmy Hairston (#82 Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 61st Overall (1943) AA: .318/.386/.441 (113 OPS+), 539 PA, 32 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 63 RBI, SB A: .357/.378/.629 (166 OPS+), 74 PA, 3 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 81 RBI, SB CWL: .500/.571/.750 (237 OPS+), 14 PA, HR, 4 RBI Just three games in, the Santa Clara Stallions are 2-1, and you can thank some Cougar hitters. After an excellent showing in AA where he posted a 121 WRC+, Jimmy Hairston picked up right where he left off. He had a big opening week, going 6-for-12 with a homer, 4 RBIs, and two walks as the Stallions cleanup hitter. Recently added to the 40, Hairston got a big jump in the OOTP 24 rankings, up to 82nd on the top 100 prospect list. There's a lot to like about the youngster, who has strong plate discipline, a bit of pop, and a swing that consistently barrels up the ball. He's a decent defender too, and he will spend time out in right. I don't expect him to make the Opening Day roster, but if Hairston keeps this up, he seems likely to join the Blues in April. But as a righty, he could work his way into a platoon as we have Leo Mitchell and Hal Sharp in the corners, who both hit from the left side. I think Mitchell is still a star, but if 1947 Leo Mitchell is the real version, Hairston could have a role in Chicago sometime this season. 2B Bob Schmelz (#175 Overall) Acquired: Via Trade with Detroit (1945) FABL: .333/.333/.333 (83 OPS+), 3 PA AAA: .271/.390/.379 (96 OPS+), 651 PA, 23 2B, 3B, 11 HR, 58 RBI CWL: .500/.571/.917 (277 OPS+), 14 PA, 2 2B, HR, 4 RBI Big week for the heart of the Stallions order, as #3 hitter Bob Schmelz was even better then Jimmy Hairston. Both hit .500, but Schmelz added a pair of doubles to go with his 2 walks, homer, and 4 RBIs. Another member of the 40, a big winter is huge for Schmelz, who may position himself in line for one of the many bench bats we'll bring into Opening Day. The now 23-year-old didn't have the greatest season with the Blues, hitting just .271/.390/.379 (96 OPS+) in 651 PAs. The Stallions have placed Schmelz at the keystone, but he's already committed a pair of errors. We don't expect much from his glove, but Schmelz is showcasing his excellent hit tool. He can put the ball in play and he has great discipline, which makes it likely he'll be an above average big league hitter. Any sort of power would be a plus, and 11 this year was pretty solid. With a little more muscle, he could hit double digits in the majors, which would make him an all-around good player. He's penciled into the Blues lineup for now, but we have plenty of roster spots up for grab.