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ayaghmour2 · 05-15-2024, 07:38 PM

We have a little trade news, as I made a minor trade with the Stars, sending catcher Ernie Frost their way for right handed pitcher Ollie Norris. Just 20, Norris spent his season with the now Class C Mobile Commodores, pitching okay in his eleven starts. He went 3-5 with a bit above average 5.08 ERA (107 ERA+) and a bit below average 5.67 FIP (104 FIP-). His 1.80 WHIP is on the high side, though the Gulf States League also has an elevated offensive environment like the UMVA, and he struck out 68 with 50 walks in 67.1 innings pitched. His 21.5 K% is quite impressive, though with his three pitch mix doesn't really scream big strikeout arm. He tops out at 88 with his fastball and cutter, though the best of his three pitches might be the curve. It's a good out pitch, even in its underdeveloped state, and with more polish it could be a quality weapon. He's still far off from being considered a legit pitching prospect, but he's ranked 285th overall coming into the week. The Stars were looking for a catching prospect, we had one to spare, and Norris seems like a lottery ticket worth taking, even if he wasn't my first choice.

2B Rupert Heinbaugh (Not Ranked)
Acquired: Via Draft: 7th Round, 107th Overall (1945)
FABL: .500/.500/.500 (169 OPS+), 2 PA
AAA: .293/.369/.417 (118 OPS+), 501 PA, 24 2B, 8 3B, 5 HR, 39 RBI, 5 SB
CWL: .303/.397/.515 (122 OPS+), 78 PA, 2 2B, 4 HR, 16 RBI

Despite being the least touted of our prospects in Cuba this winter, Rupert Heinbaugh has been one of the Crocs best players so far. Fresh off his debut as a Cougar where he was 1-for-2 in four games, Heinbaugh has upped his hit streak to ten games after a nice 3-for-5 with a run scored and driven in against the Camaguey Coyotes. This made it four straight wins for the Crocs, now a game ahead of the Stallions in the West. Heinbaugh is now hitting .303/.397/.515 (122 OPS+) with 4 homers, 16 RBIs, and a solid 11-to-7 walk-to-strikeout rate. A solid defensive infielder, Heinbaugh's best tool may actually be his arm, and I might have to start using him more at the hot corner. He has about 1,000 innings there in his minor league career, but over 2,000 at each of the middle infield spots. All 19 of his starts here have came at second, but he's actually had some struggles. I'm not too worried there, as he's done well in the minors, and with continued production he could position himself in a bench role.

Lastly, to keep my promise of not dedicating a writeup for Bob Allen every week, just want to mention he got another complete game win! Sure, this time he allowed two homers, which accounts for all three of his runs. He allowed 7 hits and 2 walks, striking out 5 to improve to 3-2 with a 3.60 ERA (133 ERA+).

05-15-2024, 07:38 PM	#1419
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Cuban Winter League: Week 5 We have a little trade news, as I made a minor trade with the Stars, sending catcher Ernie Frost their way for right handed pitcher Ollie Norris. Just 20, Norris spent his season with the now Class C Mobile Commodores, pitching okay in his eleven starts. He went 3-5 with a bit above average 5.08 ERA (107 ERA+) and a bit below average 5.67 FIP (104 FIP-). His 1.80 WHIP is on the high side, though the Gulf States League also has an elevated offensive environment like the UMVA, and he struck out 68 with 50 walks in 67.1 innings pitched. His 21.5 K% is quite impressive, though with his three pitch mix doesn't really scream big strikeout arm. He tops out at 88 with his fastball and cutter, though the best of his three pitches might be the curve. It's a good out pitch, even in its underdeveloped state, and with more polish it could be a quality weapon. He's still far off from being considered a legit pitching prospect, but he's ranked 285th overall coming into the week. The Stars were looking for a catching prospect, we had one to spare, and Norris seems like a lottery ticket worth taking, even if he wasn't my first choice. 2B Rupert Heinbaugh (Not Ranked) Acquired: Via Draft: 7th Round, 107th Overall (1945) FABL: .500/.500/.500 (169 OPS+), 2 PA AAA: .293/.369/.417 (118 OPS+), 501 PA, 24 2B, 8 3B, 5 HR, 39 RBI, 5 SB CWL: .303/.397/.515 (122 OPS+), 78 PA, 2 2B, 4 HR, 16 RBI Despite being the least touted of our prospects in Cuba this winter, Rupert Heinbaugh has been one of the Crocs best players so far. Fresh off his debut as a Cougar where he was 1-for-2 in four games, Heinbaugh has upped his hit streak to ten games after a nice 3-for-5 with a run scored and driven in against the Camaguey Coyotes. This made it four straight wins for the Crocs, now a game ahead of the Stallions in the West. Heinbaugh is now hitting .303/.397/.515 (122 OPS+) with 4 homers, 16 RBIs, and a solid 11-to-7 walk-to-strikeout rate. A solid defensive infielder, Heinbaugh's best tool may actually be his arm, and I might have to start using him more at the hot corner. He has about 1,000 innings there in his minor league career, but over 2,000 at each of the middle infield spots. All 19 of his starts here have came at second, but he's actually had some struggles. I'm not too worried there, as he's done well in the minors, and with continued production he could position himself in a bench role. Lastly, to keep my promise of not dedicating a writeup for Bob Allen every week, just want to mention he got another complete game win! Sure, this time he allowed two homers, which accounts for all three of his runs. He allowed 7 hits and 2 walks, striking out 5 to improve to 3-2 with a 3.60 ERA (133 ERA+).