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ayaghmour2 · 02-11-2024, 04:32 PM

8th Round, 126th Overall: SS Bruce Thomas
School: Sandy Valley Cardinals
1949: .442/.512/.615, 125 PA, 12 2B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 9 SB
Career: .442/.512/.615, 125 PA, 12 2B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 9 SB

The other guy I was considering with my 7th Rounder, Bruce Thomas was still there in the 8th, so we added our second of three shortstops in the first ten rounds of the draft. 18 in July, Thomas didn't play varsity until he was a junior, but the Cleveland shortstop impressed by hitting .442/.512/.615 in 25 games. A disciplined hitter, he walked (15) three times as often as he struck out (5), and Dixie thinks he'll end up drawing 70 walks each year. Not much power is expected, which is generally the case for shortstops, but his swing generates above average bat speed. That should lead to a decent amount of doubles, even without much speed, and he's not going to be fooled by many pitches. His athleticism should allow him to stick at short, the only position he's played so far, but my guess is we'll work him all around the infield. That gives him the best chance of making a big league roster, as he projects as more of a supplemental player then a star. He's a good depth add with solid upside, and he should get some regular time with La Crosse after he signs.

9th Round, 142nd Overall: LHP Bill Owens
School: Prospect Heights Cardinals
1949: N/A
Career: N/A

Our first, and only, prep arm this draft, there aren't many picks riskier then this one, as like Gene Meeker, Bill Owens is a townball star who hasn't picked in high school ball yet. Still, there's plenty to like about the Brooklyn native, who will play for Prospect Heights this spring. Another five pitch pitcher, Owens is an 18-year-old lefty who sits in the mid-to-upper 80s and does a good job mixing up his pitches. OSA thinks the change will be the best, Dixie the slider, but regardless of what pitch is best, he's going to have to improve his command. At 6'3'' he gives hitters a tough angle to approach, but when he's not hitting the zone, it's easy to wait him out. We've gotten a lot out of young pitchers with great stuff who's command needs work, and I'm hoping Owens is next. His senior season will be big on determining the role he plays after the draft, but working in his favor is the lack of pitchers joining him. With promotions thinning out the Lions rotations, there should be room for him to make six or so starts this year.

10th Round, 158th Overall: SS Dave Hall
School: St. Blane College Fighting Saints
1949: .269/.330/.380, 270 PA, 8 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 40 RBI, 34 SB
Career: .279/.337/.391, 571 PA, 17 2B, 4 3B, 11 HR, 96 RBI, 71 SB

We finished things off with Dave Hall, a shortstop from New York who attends the prestigious St. Blane College in Pennsylvania. Set to be a three year starter for the Fighting Saints, the switch hitting Hall has hit .279/.337/.391 so far, with at least 8 doubles and 5 homers in each of his two seasons. Known more for his speed, he's swiped over 70 bases, and he does a good job keeping his walks (48) and strikeouts (50) close. Somewhat like Bruce Thomas, they have similar profiles as a hitter, but they are at different stages of their development. Like you'd expect, the college shortstop Hall is further along with his bat, but he doesn't have the upside of Thomas. The higher floor likely pencils in Hall for San Jose, where he can bounce around second, third, and short. OSA says "he provides well above average defense," so perhaps the majority of his time should be at short, but right now we have both Freddie Hutchison and Jenkins expected to play short, while guys like John Price, Ike Cartwright, and the recently acquired Jack Moore who have experience there too. But aside from Buddy Jenkins, Hall might be the best defender, which could help him secure a nice chunk of time for the baby Cougars.

02-11-2024, 04:32 PM	#1333
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	1950 Draft: Rounds 8-10 8th Round, 126th Overall: SS Bruce Thomas School: Sandy Valley Cardinals 1949: .442/.512/.615, 125 PA, 12 2B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 9 SB Career: .442/.512/.615, 125 PA, 12 2B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 9 SB The other guy I was considering with my 7th Rounder, Bruce Thomas was still there in the 8th, so we added our second of three shortstops in the first ten rounds of the draft. 18 in July, Thomas didn't play varsity until he was a junior, but the Cleveland shortstop impressed by hitting .442/.512/.615 in 25 games. A disciplined hitter, he walked (15) three times as often as he struck out (5), and Dixie thinks he'll end up drawing 70 walks each year. Not much power is expected, which is generally the case for shortstops, but his swing generates above average bat speed. That should lead to a decent amount of doubles, even without much speed, and he's not going to be fooled by many pitches. His athleticism should allow him to stick at short, the only position he's played so far, but my guess is we'll work him all around the infield. That gives him the best chance of making a big league roster, as he projects as more of a supplemental player then a star. He's a good depth add with solid upside, and he should get some regular time with La Crosse after he signs. 9th Round, 142nd Overall: LHP Bill Owens School: Prospect Heights Cardinals 1949: N/A Career: N/A Our first, and only, prep arm this draft, there aren't many picks riskier then this one, as like Gene Meeker, Bill Owens is a townball star who hasn't picked in high school ball yet. Still, there's plenty to like about the Brooklyn native, who will play for Prospect Heights this spring. Another five pitch pitcher, Owens is an 18-year-old lefty who sits in the mid-to-upper 80s and does a good job mixing up his pitches. OSA thinks the change will be the best, Dixie the slider, but regardless of what pitch is best, he's going to have to improve his command. At 6'3'' he gives hitters a tough angle to approach, but when he's not hitting the zone, it's easy to wait him out. We've gotten a lot out of young pitchers with great stuff who's command needs work, and I'm hoping Owens is next. His senior season will be big on determining the role he plays after the draft, but working in his favor is the lack of pitchers joining him. With promotions thinning out the Lions rotations, there should be room for him to make six or so starts this year. 10th Round, 158th Overall: SS Dave Hall School: St. Blane College Fighting Saints 1949: .269/.330/.380, 270 PA, 8 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 40 RBI, 34 SB Career: .279/.337/.391, 571 PA, 17 2B, 4 3B, 11 HR, 96 RBI, 71 SB We finished things off with Dave Hall, a shortstop from New York who attends the prestigious St. Blane College in Pennsylvania. Set to be a three year starter for the Fighting Saints, the switch hitting Hall has hit .279/.337/.391 so far, with at least 8 doubles and 5 homers in each of his two seasons. Known more for his speed, he's swiped over 70 bases, and he does a good job keeping his walks (48) and strikeouts (50) close. Somewhat like Bruce Thomas, they have similar profiles as a hitter, but they are at different stages of their development. Like you'd expect, the college shortstop Hall is further along with his bat, but he doesn't have the upside of Thomas. The higher floor likely pencils in Hall for San Jose, where he can bounce around second, third, and short. OSA says "he provides well above average defense," so perhaps the majority of his time should be at short, but right now we have both Freddie Hutchison and Jenkins expected to play short, while guys like John Price, Ike Cartwright, and the recently acquired Jack Moore who have experience there too. But aside from Buddy Jenkins, Hall might be the best defender, which could help him secure a nice chunk of time for the baby Cougars.