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ayaghmour2 · 02-01-2024, 07:34 PM

Another great week for the Stallions as they win three of four, but more importantly, we reached the Rule-5 Draft. I'm not sure if we'll get a guy, but we have three open spots. I'm not sure anyone can stick, but it's worth throwing some bait and trying to catch a fish that could help finish up the edges of the roster.

SS Elmer Grace (#72 Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 52nd Overall (1948)
AAA: .264/.371/.395 (100 OPS+), 471 PA, 21 2B, 2 3B, 9 HR, 58 RBI, 3 SB
CWL: .406/.411/.812 (211 OPS+), 34 PA, 2B, 4 HR, 11 RBI

You thought last week was good? Check out this one!

Grace started the week with an 0-for-4, but followed it with three more multi-hit games, including a two homer night where the Stallions dropped their first game of the season in Santiago, 5-4. Grace also homered in the 9-4 win over the Crocodiles, so he now has 4 in 7 games after hitting just 7 in 106 for the Blues. Grace now sports an impressive .406/.441/.812 (211 OPS+) season line and has been instrumental in the Stallions hot start. Right now he's leading all CWL hitters in homers and RBIs, as well as hits (13), slugging, and total bases (26), while top three in numerous other categories. Surprisingly, his second base defense hasn't been very good, but the young infielder might be having the best start for anyone in the CWL this winter.

3B Al Clement (Not Ranked)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 29th Overall (1943)
FABL: .000/.000/.000 (-100 OPS+), PA
AAA: .294/.378/.496 (127 OPS+), 576 PA, 36 2B, 9 3B, 16 HR, 73 RBI, 13 SB
CWL: .333/.484/.750 (208 OPS+), 31 PA, 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI

Elmer Grace may be the early star, but it's not because Al Clement hasn't been trying. Our former 2nd Rounder is off to a great start, slugging 3 homers in 7 games while drawing 7 walks, driving in 7, and scoring 6 times. His .333/.484/.740 (208 OPS+) batting line coincides with an impressive 215 WRC+, and he's followed up a great Century League season with a great to start to his offseason. Aside from a two game callup to the big league club, Clement appeared in 131 games for the Blues, and hit a strong .294/.378/.496 (126 OPS+) with 16 homers and 73 RBIs. Clement scored 88 runs, drew 68 walks, stole 13 bases, and hit 36 doubles and 9 triples in an very complete season. 25 in August, Clement is looking to earn a bench spot in Chicago, and a showing like this is helping him make his case. A versatile infielders, he's actually started all seven games at first, a position he doesn't play too much. He spent most of 1949 at the hot corner, but Clement came up as a middle infielder, and adding first base to his game is making him a more complete player. There's a long road ahead, but Clement has taken the first step to earning a bench role, and he'll be an interesting guy to watch as the Stallions look for their first division title.

02-01-2024, 07:34 PM	#1316
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Cuban Winter League: Week 2 Another great week for the Stallions as they win three of four, but more importantly, we reached the Rule-5 Draft. I'm not sure if we'll get a guy, but we have three open spots. I'm not sure anyone can stick, but it's worth throwing some bait and trying to catch a fish that could help finish up the edges of the roster. SS Elmer Grace (#72 Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 52nd Overall (1948) AAA: .264/.371/.395 (100 OPS+), 471 PA, 21 2B, 2 3B, 9 HR, 58 RBI, 3 SB CWL: .406/.411/.812 (211 OPS+), 34 PA, 2B, 4 HR, 11 RBI You thought last week was good? Check out this one! Grace started the week with an 0-for-4, but followed it with three more multi-hit games, including a two homer night where the Stallions dropped their first game of the season in Santiago, 5-4. Grace also homered in the 9-4 win over the Crocodiles, so he now has 4 in 7 games after hitting just 7 in 106 for the Blues. Grace now sports an impressive .406/.441/.812 (211 OPS+) season line and has been instrumental in the Stallions hot start. Right now he's leading all CWL hitters in homers and RBIs, as well as hits (13), slugging, and total bases (26), while top three in numerous other categories. Surprisingly, his second base defense hasn't been very good, but the young infielder might be having the best start for anyone in the CWL this winter. 3B Al Clement (Not Ranked) Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 29th Overall (1943) FABL: .000/.000/.000 (-100 OPS+), PA AAA: .294/.378/.496 (127 OPS+), 576 PA, 36 2B, 9 3B, 16 HR, 73 RBI, 13 SB CWL: .333/.484/.750 (208 OPS+), 31 PA, 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI Elmer Grace may be the early star, but it's not because Al Clement hasn't been trying. Our former 2nd Rounder is off to a great start, slugging 3 homers in 7 games while drawing 7 walks, driving in 7, and scoring 6 times. His .333/.484/.740 (208 OPS+) batting line coincides with an impressive 215 WRC+, and he's followed up a great Century League season with a great to start to his offseason. Aside from a two game callup to the big league club, Clement appeared in 131 games for the Blues, and hit a strong .294/.378/.496 (126 OPS+) with 16 homers and 73 RBIs. Clement scored 88 runs, drew 68 walks, stole 13 bases, and hit 36 doubles and 9 triples in an very complete season. 25 in August, Clement is looking to earn a bench spot in Chicago, and a showing like this is helping him make his case. A versatile infielders, he's actually started all seven games at first, a position he doesn't play too much. He spent most of 1949 at the hot corner, but Clement came up as a middle infielder, and adding first base to his game is making him a more complete player. There's a long road ahead, but Clement has taken the first step to earning a bench role, and he'll be an interesting guy to watch as the Stallions look for their first division title.