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ayaghmour2 · 07-31-2024, 07:38 PM

CF Jerry Smith (#9 Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 5th Overall (1947)
FABL: .293/.438/.431 (131 OPS+), 5 2B, HR, 5 RBI, SB
AAA: .265/.373/.425 (129 OPS+), 212 PA, 10 2B, 5 3B, 3 HR, 22 RBI, 8 SB
AA: .329/.439/.675 (186 OPS+), 301 PA, 24 2B, 10 3B, 14 HR, 55 RBI, 8 SB
CWL: .250/.366/.343 (73 OPS+), 131 PA, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 11 SB

I didn't even realize players in the CWL could get injured, but hopeful future of the franchise Jerry Smith was one of two Cougar prospects to go down this week. It's a huge disadvantage for the Crocs, who will be down to ten position players for the next three weeks. The eagle eyed Smith walked in his only trip to the plate, soon straining his oblique on a successful stolen base attempt. Henry Norman seems likely to take over in center (and he was 5-for-11 with 3 doubles and 3 walks in an excellent first week), allowing wither Chiefs 20th Rounder Bobby Root or catcher/outfielder Ed Whiting (who looks to be the choice) to enter the lineup in left. It's a huge downgrade for the 2-1 Crocs, who will also be without second basemen Roxy Hilts for three weeks with a torn thumb ligament. Hilts lasted one more game then Smith, going 0-for-5 with a walk and run scored. This was the Croc's leadoff and cleanup hitter, and while bad for them and us, the Chiefs will surely be happy with two of their bench guys getting more time. The infield depth was already thin, just one replacement, and without Hilts there's no one left on the bench who can play second, third, or short.

Good thing there are a lot of off-days! We're sure going to need them!

07-31-2024, 07:38 PM	#1497
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Cuban Winter League: Week 1 CF Jerry Smith (#9 Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 5th Overall (1947) FABL: .293/.438/.431 (131 OPS+), 5 2B, HR, 5 RBI, SB AAA: .265/.373/.425 (129 OPS+), 212 PA, 10 2B, 5 3B, 3 HR, 22 RBI, 8 SB AA: .329/.439/.675 (186 OPS+), 301 PA, 24 2B, 10 3B, 14 HR, 55 RBI, 8 SB CWL: .250/.366/.343 (73 OPS+), 131 PA, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 11 SB I didn't even realize players in the CWL could get injured, but hopeful future of the franchise Jerry Smith was one of two Cougar prospects to go down this week. It's a huge disadvantage for the Crocs, who will be down to ten position players for the next three weeks. The eagle eyed Smith walked in his only trip to the plate, soon straining his oblique on a successful stolen base attempt. Henry Norman seems likely to take over in center (and he was 5-for-11 with 3 doubles and 3 walks in an excellent first week), allowing wither Chiefs 20th Rounder Bobby Root or catcher/outfielder Ed Whiting (who looks to be the choice) to enter the lineup in left. It's a huge downgrade for the 2-1 Crocs, who will also be without second basemen Roxy Hilts for three weeks with a torn thumb ligament. Hilts lasted one more game then Smith, going 0-for-5 with a walk and run scored. This was the Croc's leadoff and cleanup hitter, and while bad for them and us, the Chiefs will surely be happy with two of their bench guys getting more time. The infield depth was already thin, just one replacement, and without Hilts there's no one left on the bench who can play second, third, or short. Good thing there are a lot of off-days! We're sure going to need them!