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ayaghmour2 · 08-03-2023, 08:24 PM

3rd Round, 36th Overall: CF Bob Allie
School: Canarsie Chiefs
1947: .481/.556/.787, 129 PA, 15 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 30 RBI, 16 SB
Career: .495/.559/.849, 378 PA, 46 2B, 12 3B, 14 HR, 101 RBI, 47 SB

Set to be a four year starter, Bob Allie's junior season was the first season he didn't hit .500, but a .481/.556/.787 line is still pretty solid, and it came with his best walk rate (12.4%) of his prep career. "Alley Cat" has also shown some pop so far, adding 4 more homers after 4 as a sophomore and 6 as a freshman. Some of that power may be due to his age, as he's already 18 and turns 19 next October. He's one of the older prep prospects, and almost half a year older then our 2nd Rounder Amos Peterson. But like Amos, OSA isn't a fan, with Dixie Marsh a far bigger fan. He's a plus contact hitter with above average power and tremendous ability on the basepath. Dixie doesn't mention the glove, but declares that he has the "potential to be an impact big leaguer." Just like with Amos, I think he's a little too optimistic, but the Alley Cat has all the tools to play regularly in FABL. I think he has the range to stick in center, but even if he doesn't, the bat will more then make up for it. He's got a good shot of walking more then he strikes out and he swings a quick bat through the zone. He elevates easy pitches and would really benefit from shallow walls at Cougars Park. Add in great work ethic and I think we have another talented outfielder joining the system. He's more Frank Reece then Jerry Smith, the chances of stardom are low, but Allie is a highly skilled player and with a little more meat on his bones, could be a legit 20/20 guy.

3rd Round, 40th Overall: CF Jeff King
School: Millville Middies
1947: .517/.598/.805, 109 PA, 12 2B, 5 3B, HR, 25 RBI, 17 SB
Career: .517/.598/.805, 109 PA, 12 2B, 5 3B, HR, 25 RBI, 17 SB

Another outfielder? Four picks later? Are you crazy?!?!?!

Yes -- crazy excited to get Jeff King!

This is a weird draft where I'd be happy to get like 20 or so guys with our pick. No, not because the draft is so deep, but because most of the guys don't do much to separate from the pack. The guys I'm excited about would be taken 4th Round or later in a normal pool, but all three of our picks rank in Dixie Marsh's top 20 for hitters. With how few quality pitchers there are, #20 may still be in the top 25, as most of the pitchers aren't anything more then lottery tickets.

King is definitely within my top 20, and knowing guys like the Millers and Joe Kleman wouldn't be available at 26, King was in my realistic top ten. A former basketball player for the Middies, the 6'3'' King made the transition to baseball last season, and hit .517/.598/.805 with 12 doubles, 5 triples, and 25 RBIs. What's somewhat baffling is that the young outfielder hit just one home run and hits more groundballs then line drives. He is on the skinny side, just 180 pounds at 17, which means he has plenty of opportunities to bulk up and add power. Whether he can hit home runs or not may be irrelevant, as he puts the ball in play like none other. Both OSA and Dixie expect "a batting average around .350", something Leo Mitchell has only been able to do twice.

The pick is a win if King ever does that once, let alone with frequency, but he does have a good approach at the plate. He walked (16) more then he struck out (6) and I expect him to do the exact same as a senior. His speed makes him an issue whenever he's on the base, but he may never be a very effective base stealer. His speed is most effective when the ball is in play, keeping the opposing defense on their toes. He's a capable defender himself, and for those worried about him being an outfielder, he's played some middle infield. He could stick in center, but with all the young outfielders in the lower minors he will spend plenty of time in the infield. His height makes him ideal for first, but I'd like to see what he can do at the other three spots first. Depending who joins him in La Crosse, he could either bounce position to position when injuries happen in the system or give lesser players at multiple position days off, allowing them to compete for shared time. He won't have to worry about at bats, as King has the potential to be an above average big leaguer. And if he develops the strength of even the average 6'3'' baseball player? Who knows what is possible.

And yes, I know I've complained more then enough about the Cougars 1947 season, butut it just still blows my mind that our two best players, Pap and Mitchell, decide to have the worst seasons of their career. And our new best player, Sal Pestilli, decided to do the exact same thing. Wouldn't it be cool if they all decided to be themselves again?

What helps is the Packers and Panthers have been excellent in their respective sports, so getting to the draft wasn't as painful this year. Draft fever makes me so excited for the Spring as I'm spending more time browsing in game. I know we'll score more then 604 runs. Our offense basically performed like they played our staff (607 runs allowed) all year. And I don't think three's another 4th starter like Johnnie Jones. Our best case is a pennant and worst case some good lottery balls. We're not finishing below .500 again. I just won't allow it. Everyone is allowed a bad year. But two? If we can't win 80 games it's going to be a 1934 nightmare type year.

I still miss Tommy Wilcox...

He's only... 40! Dick Lyons had an ERA+ above 100 for 9 years after 35. Wilcox didn't throw an FABL pitch in his 30s. Oh what could have been...

08-03-2023, 08:24 PM	#1173
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,020	1948 Draft: Round 3 3rd Round, 36th Overall: CF Bob Allie School: Canarsie Chiefs 1947: .481/.556/.787, 129 PA, 15 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 30 RBI, 16 SB Career: .495/.559/.849, 378 PA, 46 2B, 12 3B, 14 HR, 101 RBI, 47 SB Set to be a four year starter, Bob Allie's junior season was the first season he didn't hit .500, but a .481/.556/.787 line is still pretty solid, and it came with his best walk rate (12.4%) of his prep career. "Alley Cat" has also shown some pop so far, adding 4 more homers after 4 as a sophomore and 6 as a freshman. Some of that power may be due to his age, as he's already 18 and turns 19 next October. He's one of the older prep prospects, and almost half a year older then our 2nd Rounder Amos Peterson. But like Amos, OSA isn't a fan, with Dixie Marsh a far bigger fan. He's a plus contact hitter with above average power and tremendous ability on the basepath. Dixie doesn't mention the glove, but declares that he has the "potential to be an impact big leaguer." Just like with Amos, I think he's a little too optimistic, but the Alley Cat has all the tools to play regularly in FABL. I think he has the range to stick in center, but even if he doesn't, the bat will more then make up for it. He's got a good shot of walking more then he strikes out and he swings a quick bat through the zone. He elevates easy pitches and would really benefit from shallow walls at Cougars Park. Add in great work ethic and I think we have another talented outfielder joining the system. He's more Frank Reece then Jerry Smith, the chances of stardom are low, but Allie is a highly skilled player and with a little more meat on his bones, could be a legit 20/20 guy. 3rd Round, 40th Overall: CF Jeff King School: Millville Middies 1947: .517/.598/.805, 109 PA, 12 2B, 5 3B, HR, 25 RBI, 17 SB Career: .517/.598/.805, 109 PA, 12 2B, 5 3B, HR, 25 RBI, 17 SB Another outfielder? Four picks later? Are you crazy?!?!?! Yes -- crazy excited to get Jeff King! This is a weird draft where I'd be happy to get like 20 or so guys with our pick. No, not because the draft is so deep, but because most of the guys don't do much to separate from the pack. The guys I'm excited about would be taken 4th Round or later in a normal pool, but all three of our picks rank in Dixie Marsh's top 20 for hitters. With how few quality pitchers there are, #20 may still be in the top 25, as most of the pitchers aren't anything more then lottery tickets. King is definitely within my top 20, and knowing guys like the Millers and Joe Kleman wouldn't be available at 26, King was in my realistic top ten. A former basketball player for the Middies, the 6'3'' King made the transition to baseball last season, and hit .517/.598/.805 with 12 doubles, 5 triples, and 25 RBIs. What's somewhat baffling is that the young outfielder hit just one home run and hits more groundballs then line drives. He is on the skinny side, just 180 pounds at 17, which means he has plenty of opportunities to bulk up and add power. Whether he can hit home runs or not may be irrelevant, as he puts the ball in play like none other. Both OSA and Dixie expect "a batting average around .350", something Leo Mitchell has only been able to do twice. The pick is a win if King ever does that once, let alone with frequency, but he does have a good approach at the plate. He walked (16) more then he struck out (6) and I expect him to do the exact same as a senior. His speed makes him an issue whenever he's on the base, but he may never be a very effective base stealer. His speed is most effective when the ball is in play, keeping the opposing defense on their toes. He's a capable defender himself, and for those worried about him being an outfielder, he's played some middle infield. He could stick in center, but with all the young outfielders in the lower minors he will spend plenty of time in the infield. His height makes him ideal for first, but I'd like to see what he can do at the other three spots first. Depending who joins him in La Crosse, he could either bounce position to position when injuries happen in the system or give lesser players at multiple position days off, allowing them to compete for shared time. He won't have to worry about at bats, as King has the potential to be an above average big leaguer. And if he develops the strength of even the average 6'3'' baseball player? Who knows what is possible. And yes, I know I've complained more then enough about the Cougars 1947 season, butut it just still blows my mind that our two best players, Pap and Mitchell, decide to have the worst seasons of their career. And our new best player, Sal Pestilli, decided to do the exact same thing. Wouldn't it be cool if they all decided to be themselves again? What helps is the Packers and Panthers have been excellent in their respective sports, so getting to the draft wasn't as painful this year. Draft fever makes me so excited for the Spring as I'm spending more time browsing in game. I know we'll score more then 604 runs. Our offense basically performed like they played our staff (607 runs allowed) all year. And I don't think three's another 4th starter like Johnnie Jones. Our best case is a pennant and worst case some good lottery balls. We're not finishing below .500 again. I just won't allow it. Everyone is allowed a bad year. But two? If we can't win 80 games it's going to be a 1934 nightmare type year. I still miss Tommy Wilcox... He's only... 40! Dick Lyons had an ERA+ above 100 for 9 years after 35. Wilcox didn't throw an FABL pitch in his 30s. Oh what could have been... Last edited by ayaghmour2; 08-04-2023 at 12:10 AM.