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ayaghmour2 · 05-13-2024, 05:50 PM

Busy day today so final five prospects may not come until tomorrow, we'll see!

RHP Bob Allen (#7 Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 10th Overall (1946)
AA: 7-1, 75 IP, 1.68 ERA (238 ERA+), 1.24 WHIP, 32 BB, 41 K
A: 6-7, 101.1 IP, 3.38 ERA (114 ERA+), 1.34 WHIP, 52 BB, 62 K
B: 1-0, 8 IP, 1.12 ERA (391 ERA+), 1.25 WHIP, 4 BB, 5 K
CWL: 1-2, 20 IP, 3.60 ERA (132 ERA+), 1.15 WHIP, 8 BB, 15 K

Oh yeah, he's arrived!

It took him a start to get acclimated to the CWL, but in start three Bob Allen demonstrated exactly why there is no pitching prospect quite like him. The exciting hurler threw a 114-pitch complete game victory, as the Crocodiles cruised to a 7-2 win over the Havana Sharks. Simply put, Allen was dominant, setting ten hitters down on strikes while allowing just two hits, walks, and runs. He's the first CWL pitcher to record double digit strikeouts in a game, and his 18 on the season rank third among all pitchers this Winter. Paired with his 3.60 ERA (132 ERA+) and 1.15 WHIP, much improved since his poor first start, he's been doing everything we want him to do, and his 2.2 K/BB is a almost a full strikeout higher then his AA and A numbers. I'll be honest, it's going to be tough to not just give Bob Allen updates every week, but if he keeps dominating like this, that's exactly what you're going to get!

And you're going to like it too! This guy is just so awesome!

I feel like I'm talking about a young Zac Gallen every time I write up an Allen report now adays. I'm just so excited for him to be a Cougar! He's our precious, and perhaps exactly what we need to finally get over the hump. None of the current guys want to leave him out of the title celebrations!

How kind of them, am I right?!?!?

CF Henry Norman (#71 Overall)
Acquired: Via Trade with Chiefs (1948)
A: .330/.418/.476 (145 OPS+), 443 PA, 14 2B, 6 3B, 10 HR, 60 RBI, 8 SB
CWL: .362/.423/.532 (134 OPS+), 52 PA, 2 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 4 SB

His hit streak may have ended at 21 games because of a stupid pinch hitting appearance, but that should not diminish how great it's been for the Crocs having Henry Norman atop the batting order. When healthy, Norman has been excellent, and he's continued that trend in the winter. I'm glad he's getting extra PAs, as well as some good reps in right, as he's getting closer to being big league ready. It may be just 52 plate appearances, but Norman is hitting an impressive .362/.423/.532 (134 OPS+) with a 144 WRC+. He hit his second homer in Allen's complete game win, and is a perfect 4-for-4 in stolen base attempts. He's been the best of our guys by a wide margin at the plate, and perhaps I shouldn't be too surprised. Even though he was behind Reece and Smith, he's showing that perhaps he should be the one leading the way, and unless he completely tails off, Norman has earned a spot on the Little Rock roster.

RHP Ernie Tisdale (#84 Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 20th Overall (1950)
B: 6-2, 76 IP, 3.32 ERA (133 ERA+), 1.36 WHIP, 40 BB, 55 K
CWL: 1-0, SV, 13.2 IP, 1.32 ERA (362 ERA+), 1.10 WHIP, 7 BB, 6 K

See, pitching out of the pen in Cuba isn't all that bad?

Ernie Tisdale has been lights out so far, and with his regular usage, he's qualified for the ERA race and currently ranks third with an excellent 1.32 ERA (362 ERA+) in an out shy of 14 innings. He had his first short inning outing this week, picking up his first save by getting the last two outs for Bill Kline. Including that, he's recorded six or more outs in six of his seven appearances, so we're still getting a good sample when he's on the mound. 22 in February, Tisdale currently ranks as the 100th best prospect in FABL, jumping to 16th when looking at only pitchers. What I've really liked so far is that he's limited damage when guys are hitting his pitches, so once he can get the command in check he'll be golden. He's walked one more guy (7) then he's struck out (6), and walk issues are really all Dixie and OSA have against him. Even with them, he's looked good (yes, small sample and all that), and his 3.17 FIP (66 FIP-) is well above average. I'll be keeping a close eye on him now, as more outings like this could see him pushed to Lincoln for 1951, with the chance to finish in Little Rock.

05-13-2024, 05:50 PM	#1415
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Cuban Winter League: Week 3 Busy day today so final five prospects may not come until tomorrow, we'll see! RHP Bob Allen (#7 Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 10th Overall (1946) AA: 7-1, 75 IP, 1.68 ERA (238 ERA+), 1.24 WHIP, 32 BB, 41 K A: 6-7, 101.1 IP, 3.38 ERA (114 ERA+), 1.34 WHIP, 52 BB, 62 K B: 1-0, 8 IP, 1.12 ERA (391 ERA+), 1.25 WHIP, 4 BB, 5 K CWL: 1-2, 20 IP, 3.60 ERA (132 ERA+), 1.15 WHIP, 8 BB, 15 K Oh yeah, he's arrived! It took him a start to get acclimated to the CWL, but in start three Bob Allen demonstrated exactly why there is no pitching prospect quite like him. The exciting hurler threw a 114-pitch complete game victory, as the Crocodiles cruised to a 7-2 win over the Havana Sharks. Simply put, Allen was dominant, setting ten hitters down on strikes while allowing just two hits, walks, and runs. He's the first CWL pitcher to record double digit strikeouts in a game, and his 18 on the season rank third among all pitchers this Winter. Paired with his 3.60 ERA (132 ERA+) and 1.15 WHIP, much improved since his poor first start, he's been doing everything we want him to do, and his 2.2 K/BB is a almost a full strikeout higher then his AA and A numbers. I'll be honest, it's going to be tough to not just give Bob Allen updates every week, but if he keeps dominating like this, that's exactly what you're going to get! And you're going to like it too! This guy is just so awesome! I feel like I'm talking about a young Zac Gallen every time I write up an Allen report now adays. I'm just so excited for him to be a Cougar! He's our precious, and perhaps exactly what we need to finally get over the hump. None of the current guys want to leave him out of the title celebrations! How kind of them, am I right?!?!? CF Henry Norman (#71 Overall) Acquired: Via Trade with Chiefs (1948) A: .330/.418/.476 (145 OPS+), 443 PA, 14 2B, 6 3B, 10 HR, 60 RBI, 8 SB CWL: .362/.423/.532 (134 OPS+), 52 PA, 2 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 4 SB His hit streak may have ended at 21 games because of a stupid pinch hitting appearance, but that should not diminish how great it's been for the Crocs having Henry Norman atop the batting order. When healthy, Norman has been excellent, and he's continued that trend in the winter. I'm glad he's getting extra PAs, as well as some good reps in right, as he's getting closer to being big league ready. It may be just 52 plate appearances, but Norman is hitting an impressive .362/.423/.532 (134 OPS+) with a 144 WRC+. He hit his second homer in Allen's complete game win, and is a perfect 4-for-4 in stolen base attempts. He's been the best of our guys by a wide margin at the plate, and perhaps I shouldn't be too surprised. Even though he was behind Reece and Smith, he's showing that perhaps he should be the one leading the way, and unless he completely tails off, Norman has earned a spot on the Little Rock roster. RHP Ernie Tisdale (#84 Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 20th Overall (1950) B: 6-2, 76 IP, 3.32 ERA (133 ERA+), 1.36 WHIP, 40 BB, 55 K CWL: 1-0, SV, 13.2 IP, 1.32 ERA (362 ERA+), 1.10 WHIP, 7 BB, 6 K See, pitching out of the pen in Cuba isn't all that bad? Ernie Tisdale has been lights out so far, and with his regular usage, he's qualified for the ERA race and currently ranks third with an excellent 1.32 ERA (362 ERA+) in an out shy of 14 innings. He had his first short inning outing this week, picking up his first save by getting the last two outs for Bill Kline. Including that, he's recorded six or more outs in six of his seven appearances, so we're still getting a good sample when he's on the mound. 22 in February, Tisdale currently ranks as the 100th best prospect in FABL, jumping to 16th when looking at only pitchers. What I've really liked so far is that he's limited damage when guys are hitting his pitches, so once he can get the command in check he'll be golden. He's walked one more guy (7) then he's struck out (6), and walk issues are really all Dixie and OSA have against him. Even with them, he's looked good (yes, small sample and all that), and his 3.17 FIP (66 FIP-) is well above average. I'll be keeping a close eye on him now, as more outings like this could see him pushed to Lincoln for 1951, with the chance to finish in Little Rock.