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ayaghmour2 · 08-04-2023, 08:23 PM

6th Round, 84th Overall: RHP Hal Carter
School: Loyola Knights
1947: 8-2, 102.2 IP, 2.28 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 44 BB, 134 K
Career: 21-8, 305.1 IP, 1.80 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 95 BB, 397 K

The first of many sons of big leaguers, we grabbed Kings starter Harry Carter's son Hal. As you might expect, Hal was born in New York, as Harry spent 1934 to 1947 with the Stars, Gothams, and Kings. The younger Carter is gearing up for his fourth season at Loyola, looking to bounce back from a career high 2.28 ERA and 1.21 WHIP as a junior. Carter's first two seasons were far more impressive, as he kept his ERA and WHIP below 1.65 and 1.00, while striking out 263 batters with just 51 walks. That's why it was so surprising when his K/BB dropped to 3 and he walked 44 hitters. It's comparable too since he started 13 games with near identical innings (101, 101.2, 102.2), so this is a huge jump from those first two years. I'm hoping it's a fluke, as Carter has excellent stuff and a lot of things you look for in a big league starter. Just like his father, he has a deep repertoire, and both feature a sinker and a changeup.

Despite featuring the sinker, "Harry Jr." allows a lot of flyballs, and that may be a problem in Chicago. In the mid-80, his sinker doesn't get many whiffs, so he'll have to rely heavily on his changeup. It's the best of his five pitches, and right now the only one that projects to be above average. Luckily it's a good one, and it's only going to get better as he gets older. Harry turns 18 in April, and he's been in the gym all winter in preparation for his senior year. If he can add a mile or two to the hard stuff, he could have a bounce-back season if he finds his way back in the zone. Based on his consistency in terms of innings and his dad's career it's safe to say he can eat innings, and if he keeps striking guys out he'll pitch his way to the big leagues. It'll be interesting what I say of him in the Summer, as the young righty has plenty to prove and the talent to impress.

7th Round, 100th Overall: 2B Dick Cunningham
School: Carolina Poly Cardinals
1947: .283/.353/.383, 268 PA, 7 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 37 SB
Career: .283/.353/.383, 268 PA, 7 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 37 SB

A switch hitting shortstop from South Carolina, Dick Cunningham debuted as a sophomore for Carolina Poly and hit .283 with 5 homers and 46 RBIs and was a big reason the Cardinals made it to the CWCS finals. The switch hitting second basemen teamed up with his twin Archie (.280, 1, 34, 34) and freshman hurler Johnny Young (11-4, 2.45, 160) to take out lower seeded CCLA, Mississippi A&M, and Georgia Baptist. They eventually fell to Wolves 4th Rounder Ralphie Speirs (10-4, 3.12, 97) and Grange College. The Cardinals will have another shot with their current core, as they have draft prospect all across the diamond. I think Dick is the best of the bunch, as the switch hitting second basemen hit for a high average with some pop, and can play all around the diamond. A natural second basemen, he's also played short, third, left, and right and meets all the criteria to be a perfect utility guy. Add in elite speed which should translate to steals, extra bases, and quality defense. He'll need to do more then draw walks to stick in a big league lineup, but there's always room for guys like him at the back of a big league roster.

8th Round, 116th Overall: SS Archie Cunningham
School: Carolina Poly Cardinals
1947: .280/.341/.366, 211 PA, 5 2B, 4 3B, HR, 34 RBI, 34 SB
Career: .280/.341/.366, 211 PA, 5 2B, 4 3B, HR, 34 RBI, 34 SB

Obviously I couldn't resist, as after selecting "D.C." I had to follow up with "A.C.". If at any point in the draft I would have had back-to-back picks, I probably would have done it, but instead the twins will have to settle to both be taken with the 4th pick in back-to-back rounds. Dick is clearly the better player, which is why he came first, but can you really have too many versatile switch hitting shortstops?

I think not!

Archie will have to stop trying to be the center of attention, but when you're the shortstop of a twin double play duo, it's easy to think you're the most important guy on campus. He's your traditional shortstop, good speed, good glove, little pop. "A.C." doesn't have the best bat or glove, but he's the type of player that can make things happen. His speed is a factor on the bases and in the field, but he's spent far less time off short then Dick has off second. And make sure your corner infielders are on their toes as he's not afraid to drop a bunt down. And if a tough pitcher doesn't look confident throwing to first, he won't hesitate taking advantage of it. He's crafty and a competitor who may need some containment, as if unmanaged his personality may become an issue. I'd love to field an A.C./D.C. double play duo in the minors, but if Archie can't keep up he may need to find a spot with another organization.

8th Round, 116th Overall: 2B Johnnie Love
School: Bluegrass State Mustangs
1947: .264/.331/.402, 266 PA, 12 2B, 6 3B, 3 HR, 33 RBI, 36 SB
Career: .276/.342/.407, 519 PA, 22 2B, 12 3B, 5 HR, 71 RBI, 74 SB

I made a trade after my 8th Round selection, picking up the Gothams 8th, 9th, and 10th Round picks for Israel Holmes, Bill Cook, and Ray Warren. This may end up being our last ever draft pick trade, meaning Johnnie Love could be one of our last players drafted with a pick that isn't our own. Set to be a three year starter at Bluegrass State, Love has played 103 games at the Keystone, hitting .276 with 22 doubles, 12 triples, 15 homers, and 74 steals. He scored 89 runs and drove in 71 more, and has been a key fixture of the Mustangs lineup. Love plays quality defense as well, but his combination of bat speed and barrel control allow him to maintain a high batting average with limited whiffs. He can draw a few walks as well, and has plenty of value on the base paths. Another switch hitter, Love is the type of guy you want when the game is on the line, but he'll have to work at it to get there. He doesn't have the flashiest raw tools and hits the ball on the ground too much. The Milwaukee native could be an interesting project, and I like his value as a bench piece.

08-04-2023, 08:23 PM	#1176
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	1948 Draft: Rounds 6-8 6th Round, 84th Overall: RHP Hal Carter School: Loyola Knights 1947: 8-2, 102.2 IP, 2.28 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 44 BB, 134 K Career: 21-8, 305.1 IP, 1.80 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 95 BB, 397 K The first of many sons of big leaguers, we grabbed Kings starter Harry Carter's son Hal. As you might expect, Hal was born in New York, as Harry spent 1934 to 1947 with the Stars, Gothams, and Kings. The younger Carter is gearing up for his fourth season at Loyola, looking to bounce back from a career high 2.28 ERA and 1.21 WHIP as a junior. Carter's first two seasons were far more impressive, as he kept his ERA and WHIP below 1.65 and 1.00, while striking out 263 batters with just 51 walks. That's why it was so surprising when his K/BB dropped to 3 and he walked 44 hitters. It's comparable too since he started 13 games with near identical innings (101, 101.2, 102.2), so this is a huge jump from those first two years. I'm hoping it's a fluke, as Carter has excellent stuff and a lot of things you look for in a big league starter. Just like his father, he has a deep repertoire, and both feature a sinker and a changeup. Despite featuring the sinker, "Harry Jr." allows a lot of flyballs, and that may be a problem in Chicago. In the mid-80, his sinker doesn't get many whiffs, so he'll have to rely heavily on his changeup. It's the best of his five pitches, and right now the only one that projects to be above average. Luckily it's a good one, and it's only going to get better as he gets older. Harry turns 18 in April, and he's been in the gym all winter in preparation for his senior year. If he can add a mile or two to the hard stuff, he could have a bounce-back season if he finds his way back in the zone. Based on his consistency in terms of innings and his dad's career it's safe to say he can eat innings, and if he keeps striking guys out he'll pitch his way to the big leagues. It'll be interesting what I say of him in the Summer, as the young righty has plenty to prove and the talent to impress. 7th Round, 100th Overall: 2B Dick Cunningham School: Carolina Poly Cardinals 1947: .283/.353/.383, 268 PA, 7 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 37 SB Career: .283/.353/.383, 268 PA, 7 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 37 SB A switch hitting shortstop from South Carolina, Dick Cunningham debuted as a sophomore for Carolina Poly and hit .283 with 5 homers and 46 RBIs and was a big reason the Cardinals made it to the CWCS finals. The switch hitting second basemen teamed up with his twin Archie (.280, 1, 34, 34) and freshman hurler Johnny Young (11-4, 2.45, 160) to take out lower seeded CCLA, Mississippi A&M, and Georgia Baptist. They eventually fell to Wolves 4th Rounder Ralphie Speirs (10-4, 3.12, 97) and Grange College. The Cardinals will have another shot with their current core, as they have draft prospect all across the diamond. I think Dick is the best of the bunch, as the switch hitting second basemen hit for a high average with some pop, and can play all around the diamond. A natural second basemen, he's also played short, third, left, and right and meets all the criteria to be a perfect utility guy. Add in elite speed which should translate to steals, extra bases, and quality defense. He'll need to do more then draw walks to stick in a big league lineup, but there's always room for guys like him at the back of a big league roster. 8th Round, 116th Overall: SS Archie Cunningham School: Carolina Poly Cardinals 1947: .280/.341/.366, 211 PA, 5 2B, 4 3B, HR, 34 RBI, 34 SB Career: .280/.341/.366, 211 PA, 5 2B, 4 3B, HR, 34 RBI, 34 SB Obviously I couldn't resist, as after selecting "D.C." I had to follow up with "A.C.". If at any point in the draft I would have had back-to-back picks, I probably would have done it, but instead the twins will have to settle to both be taken with the 4th pick in back-to-back rounds. Dick is clearly the better player, which is why he came first, but can you really have too many versatile switch hitting shortstops? I think not! Archie will have to stop trying to be the center of attention, but when you're the shortstop of a twin double play duo, it's easy to think you're the most important guy on campus. He's your traditional shortstop, good speed, good glove, little pop. "A.C." doesn't have the best bat or glove, but he's the type of player that can make things happen. His speed is a factor on the bases and in the field, but he's spent far less time off short then Dick has off second. And make sure your corner infielders are on their toes as he's not afraid to drop a bunt down. And if a tough pitcher doesn't look confident throwing to first, he won't hesitate taking advantage of it. He's crafty and a competitor who may need some containment, as if unmanaged his personality may become an issue. I'd love to field an A.C./D.C. double play duo in the minors, but if Archie can't keep up he may need to find a spot with another organization. 8th Round, 116th Overall: 2B Johnnie Love School: Bluegrass State Mustangs 1947: .264/.331/.402, 266 PA, 12 2B, 6 3B, 3 HR, 33 RBI, 36 SB Career: .276/.342/.407, 519 PA, 22 2B, 12 3B, 5 HR, 71 RBI, 74 SB I made a trade after my 8th Round selection, picking up the Gothams 8th, 9th, and 10th Round picks for Israel Holmes, Bill Cook, and Ray Warren. This may end up being our last ever draft pick trade, meaning Johnnie Love could be one of our last players drafted with a pick that isn't our own. Set to be a three year starter at Bluegrass State, Love has played 103 games at the Keystone, hitting .276 with 22 doubles, 12 triples, 15 homers, and 74 steals. He scored 89 runs and drove in 71 more, and has been a key fixture of the Mustangs lineup. Love plays quality defense as well, but his combination of bat speed and barrel control allow him to maintain a high batting average with limited whiffs. He can draw a few walks as well, and has plenty of value on the base paths. Another switch hitter, Love is the type of guy you want when the game is on the line, but he'll have to work at it to get there. He doesn't have the flashiest raw tools and hits the ball on the ground too much. The Milwaukee native could be an interesting project, and I like his value as a bench piece.