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ayaghmour2 · 11-14-2024, 09:03 PM

Starters
LF Jim Barton (25, .303, 9, 68; .327, 39, 204)
CF Jerry McMillan (24, .314, 28, 81, 23, .314, 80, 319, 87)
RF Henry Watson (23, .302, 26, 90; .317, 46, 166)

Easily the strength of the big league squad, the outfield is young and talented, with all three members 25 and under and ranked inside the top-10 at their respective positions. All three have the range for center, and in our tiny mark that means literally no balls are going to find the grass. The prize is in the center, as I'm going to be moving 1960 Diamond Defense award winner Jerry McMillan from right to center. Not the Jerry I expected to return to, the former 6th Overall pick is a rare talent who's already produced a 20/20 season. The 24-year-old Canadian launched a career high 28 home runs while going 23-for-28 in stolen base attempts, giving us a lethal power/speed combo that most teams can only dream of. Already a two-time All-Star, he's hit .314/.371/.481 (128 OPS+) in 2,601 career plate appearances, logging 384 runs, 101 doubles, 27 triples, 80 homers, 319 RBIs, 219 walks, and 87 steals. With excellent defense he's put up 5 or more WAR in each of the last three seasons, worth an elite 6.1 last season and 21.9 since his debut. Aside from bunting, there isn't anything he doesn't do well, and it's somewhat of surprise he's left outside the top 20. There are very few players out there more valuable then he is, and if he stays healthy we'll have an outfield spot on lock like Leo Mitchell once had.

Man I miss him and hate he didn't get the send-off he deserved...

Anyways, that shouldn't take away from the fact that a second spot could be secured with Henry Watson, who like McMillan, is young and top-5 at their respective positions. A year younger, he has the power to match McMillan, but he's never going to put up the big steal numbers. That doesn't mean he's not fast, he certainly is, but for some reason he just doesn't go very often. I'm hoping improving our base coaches can get him going a bit more, as we have a lot of guys who can steal bases. Most of them can't hit homers like Watson can, and he's already emerged as a leader in the locker room. He played great defense (7.7 ZR, 1.032 EFF) in center, but I think the only reason they had him there instead of McMillan is because McMillan has the stronger arm. It's nice having multiple plus defenders in center, allowing us to survive injuries and add a big bat in the corner if we're desperate in a pennant run. Not many 23-year-olds own a .317/.354/.523 (128 OPS+) FABL batting line, and even fewer can play defense as well as he does. I know I mentioned him earlier with his abilities to catch, but realistically he's a guy who could stick around as long as a Rich Langton or Carlos Montes did.

That makes it almost unfair to call Jim Barton the weak link, as the 25-year-old was selected to the 1960 All-Star game just like Watson and McMillan. Acquired back in 1955 for Jimmy Hairston, Barton was quickly named a top prospect, and got as high as 32nd before graduating off. The former 2nd Rounder has hit .327/.389/.501 (135 OPS+), though he saw his home run power tail off last season. Barton hit 12 in 64 games in 1959 and 17 in 139 the next year, so the drop to 9 in 135 the next year was fairly significant. Power isn't really his strong suit anyways, he's more of a reliable .300 hitter, in the '60 season he looked to be more then that. His .338/.393/.569 (151 OPS+) was outstanding, and with great defense in left (8.5, 1.046) he was worth an even 6 WAR. Last season made that br breakout look like an outlier, but a lot of guys had down years last season, and now we seem to have a really solid core that should produce plenty of runs.

Bench Options
LF Byron Burnett (25, .185, 5, 2; .195, 1, 11, 2 -- graduated #56 prospect)
LF Bill Irvin (31, .293, 5, 13; .255, 54, 197)
CF Billy Thompson (24, .227, 5, 19 -- #173 prospect)
RF Bobby Martinez (23, #63 prospect)

There's no shortage of quality outfielders, and I doubt that will ever change, but our bench is filled with talented young outfielders and while technically they can all start in AAA, I'd much rather have one or more of these guys playing a semi-regular role as the 4th outfielder. They seem likely to join Bill Irvin on the bench, as while I don't want him seeing anything but the very occasional appearance in left, he can make an impact. Recently 32, the former 8th overall pick will swing and miss more then a drunk dad at a batting cage, but unlike those free-swingers he knows win to swing. Even better, he knows how to hit the ball far. Irwin hit 5 homers in just shy of 100 (94) PAs, and has 197 homers in just shy of 1,500 (1,415) FABL PAs. Most came in Toronto, where he hit .255/.353/.446 (121 OPS+) in 548 appearances. He didn't get too much playing time, never above 400 PAs in a season, and in just his last two of seven seasons saw him start in even half of his appearances. That's why it's so surprising the Cougars traded for him before the 1960 season, but perhaps it was just for a big bat off the bench. It is nice he hit .293/.436/.533 (154 OPS+), but remember the sample size. It was .231/.354/.343 (85 OPS+) last season, which more or less gives us both ends of what we can expect from him this year.

Irvin's status is less interesting then the rest, as I know there are more then a few teams out there who could benefit from giving Burnett, Thompson, or Martinez everyday playing time. Kansas City may be one of them, as they might choose to go with Burnett over current left fielder Ben Crawford (.233, 13, 62, 11). Or at least have both on hand to maximize change of finding someone who can fill it. They took Burnett out of high school in the 3rd Round of the 1954 draft, before trading him for swingman Gordon McDonald (9-4, 1, 3.63, 34) a year and a half later. Burnett then worked his way to Chicago, debuting at 22 in 1959. It was a poor 17 game sample, as the young lefty went just 5-for-32 with an RBI and two triples. The speed is nice, and after struggling to get walks in his first cup of coffee, he's since been able to draw them more often. He went from walking 5.9% of the time to 13.3 and 17.5, with an excellent 14-to-5 walk-to-strikeout ratio. You would think that translated to results, but he hit just .185 with two doubles and triples in a career high 80 PAs. Now out of options, he can't be sent down without using waivers, though I think his spot on the 24-man roster is secure. The only thing he isn't at least average at is power and bunting, while he's got a great eye, good gap power, and plus skills at all three outfield positions. He's a great baserunner and always looking to take the extra base, and I when one of the starters needs time off he can fill in without too much drop off. Plus as a lefty swinger, he compliments the right Jim Barton, and they can pinch hit for each other late in games. If Barton struggles, Burnett could start taking some starts against righties.

He's not even the one with the most upside, as former #5 pick Bobby Martinez is one of my favorite players in the system. Added to the 40 to protect him in the Rule-5 Draft, he's got a full set of options and is probably best served returning to Milwaukee. He got 11 games there in 1960 and 14 last year, hitting an impressive .357/.417/.469 (147 OPS+) against the pitchers that didn't get called up when rosters expanded. One of the toughest guys to strike out, it's no surprise AAA pitchers couldn't get him out, as he'll foul off pitch after pitch until he gets a mistake he can whack. He's leadoff material and could contend for batting titles, but his batting lines will be dragged down by few walks and minimal power. He'll contribute in other ways, stealing bases, scoring runs, and playing defense, so it will be easy for him to find a spot on a big league club. I would love for him to add a little something more for his game to truly become a star, but for now I want to get him more experience in left and unlock the rest of his potential at the plate.

Billy Thompson is then stuck in the middle, not a top prospect and optionable, but he has the best range in the outfield. Sure, he misplays some of the easier ones, but there's not a ball at Cougars Park the former 3rd Rounder can't shag. The bat leaves more to be desired, as his .227/.280/.391 (74 OPS+) line wasn't near what he did in AAA and AA. The 5 homers were a shock, as he's not considered a power threat. He's more of a put the ball in play type, and in our park sometimes that means out of it. 4 of his 5 bombs came in Chicago, and if he keeps hitting at home he'll be able to develop into more then just a 4th outfielder. That's what he looks to be now, but with that 5 in the range column he's a guy I'd find pretty hard to waive.

Next Men Up
LF Bert Preble (33, DNP; .278, 13, 73)
RF Don Berry (33, .200; .274, 121, 519)

Dow in AAA in case of emergency is a pair of veteran corner outfielders who did not start their baseball careers in Chicago. The more well known bat is Don Berry, who's brother Dallas Berry (.282, 29, 94, 10) has won two Whitneys in Cincy. Unlike his brother, he hasn't seen the same amount of success, and he's on his third organization now. Taken 4th in the 1949 draft, three picks ahead of his younger brother, Don quickly made his debut with the Keystones, starting 113 games for Philly in 1950. The then 22-year-old hit .269/.336/.368 (90 OPS+) with 18 doubles, 9 homers, and 46 RBIs, respectable for someone making their debut. 1951 seemed to be his coming out part, slashing .295/.368/.481 (128 OPS+) with 28 homers and 90 RBIs, but he never found consistent playing time after. He started over 75 games just once more with the Keystones, and in the 1955 offseason they moved him to the Stars for Ed Holmes. He played a little more consistently in LA, but he hit much better with the Keystones. In 768 games he hit .290/.360/.428 (115 OPS+), much higher then the .248/.308/.369 (90 OPS+) he provided afterwards. It comes in about half the time, and last year he was released after just one game. He became a regular on the Milwaukee Blues, hitting a respectable .272/.349/.375 (98 OPS+), and we could do worse then a team leader and switch hitter with a cannon in the outfield on the back of the bench.

Bert Preble has been with the organization longer, having come over in the Jim Morrison deal back in 1951, and the former 3rd Rounder debuted in 1953. In 73 appearances, most coming off the bench, he hit just .231/.352/.315 (88 OPS+), though he did walk 20 times compared to just 12 strikeouts. He hit well in '56 and '57, and at 28 during said '57 season he hit a strong .275/.328/.436 (119 OPS+) with 15 doubles, 4 triples, 8 homers, and 35 RBIs. This came in a career high 317 plate appearances, the only season he managed more then 200. He got just 59 in '58 and 18 in '59, failing to appear in a FABL game in each of the past two seasons. Last year he got 360 PAs with the Blues, batting .271/.358/.392 (105 OPS+). He's got a good arm himself, but the former center fielder doesn't have the range he once did. It would take a lot for him to receive a callup, but there are plenty of times injury could strike.

Down on the Farm
1st/40th: LF Dode Caudill (22, 1st Round Pick, 1960)
2nd/54th: CF Orlando Benitez (19, 1st Round Pick, 1961)
3rd/64th: RF Bobby Martinez (23, 1st Round Pick, 1957)
6th/84th: CF Bob Starr (21, 10th Round Pick, 1958)
10th/179th: CF Billy Thompson (25, 3rd Round Pick, 1955)
17th/311th: RF Doug Lang (23, 2nd Round Pick, 1961)
20th/348th: RF Cliff Coleman (21, 14th Round Pick, 1959)

As you can see, there is no shortage of outfield talent, and I'm not going to go deep into all of them, but Dode Caudill and Orlando Benitez could really be stars, and you already know how much I like Bobby Martinez. Benitez in particular excites, as the former 10th overall pick reminds me a lot of Carlos Montes. Another Cuban center fielder, Benitez is an outstanding athlete, able to track down plenty of balls in center and wreck absolute havoc on the bases. A solid hitter too, he consistently puts bat to ball, and may have the power to punish mistakes. With a sweet swing he crushes liners to the gaps, and even at 19 shows plenty of promise. While not the defender of McMillan or even Watson, he's got dynamic tools and a huge ceiling, and if he can overcome his work ethic issues, he could be a true star. That might be a little too ambitious, but he's the perfect table setter for a powerful lineup, and even if he doesn't stick in center he'd be a top notch left fielder.

That's where Caudill expects to play, and the speedy Wisconsin native has hit at each level since leaving Texas Presbyterian. A consistent top-100 prospect, he could match McMillan as a 20/20 hitter, as he's got big power and launched 16 homers as a junior. He's got 27 homers since being drafted, and there's guys on our active roster that can't hit it as far as him. With just okay defense, he's not the perfect player, but if the bat fills out he'll more then make up for any losses on defense. As a former 1st Rounder, he's always been expected to succeed, and he's done a good job living up to the potential so far. On a roster with outfield worries, he'd be an opening day candidate, and if we decide to make an upgrade he could be a highly valued piece.

Other guys that warrant attention include Chicagoan Bob Starr, who's already exceeded the expectations placed on him as a 10th Round pick. An elite defensive center fielder, I think only Billy Thompson has more range then him, and Starr should be the better hitter. He's got a great eye and decent pop, and hit a solid .232/.378/.406 (107 OPS+) in 84 games with the Legislators last year. He's recently worked his way into the top 100, and I think it would be awesome if he ends up debuting with the team he grew up watching.

11-14-2024, 09:03 PM	#1529
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Organizational Breakdown: Outfield Starters LF Jim Barton (25, .303, 9, 68; .327, 39, 204) CF Jerry McMillan (24, .314, 28, 81, 23, .314, 80, 319, 87) RF Henry Watson (23, .302, 26, 90; .317, 46, 166) Easily the strength of the big league squad, the outfield is young and talented, with all three members 25 and under and ranked inside the top-10 at their respective positions. All three have the range for center, and in our tiny mark that means literally no balls are going to find the grass. The prize is in the center, as I'm going to be moving 1960 Diamond Defense award winner Jerry McMillan from right to center. Not the Jerry I expected to return to, the former 6th Overall pick is a rare talent who's already produced a 20/20 season. The 24-year-old Canadian launched a career high 28 home runs while going 23-for-28 in stolen base attempts, giving us a lethal power/speed combo that most teams can only dream of. Already a two-time All-Star, he's hit .314/.371/.481 (128 OPS+) in 2,601 career plate appearances, logging 384 runs, 101 doubles, 27 triples, 80 homers, 319 RBIs, 219 walks, and 87 steals. With excellent defense he's put up 5 or more WAR in each of the last three seasons, worth an elite 6.1 last season and 21.9 since his debut. Aside from bunting, there isn't anything he doesn't do well, and it's somewhat of surprise he's left outside the top 20. There are very few players out there more valuable then he is, and if he stays healthy we'll have an outfield spot on lock like Leo Mitchell once had. Man I miss him and hate he didn't get the send-off he deserved... Anyways, that shouldn't take away from the fact that a second spot could be secured with Henry Watson, who like McMillan, is young and top-5 at their respective positions. A year younger, he has the power to match McMillan, but he's never going to put up the big steal numbers. That doesn't mean he's not fast, he certainly is, but for some reason he just doesn't go very often. I'm hoping improving our base coaches can get him going a bit more, as we have a lot of guys who can steal bases. Most of them can't hit homers like Watson can, and he's already emerged as a leader in the locker room. He played great defense (7.7 ZR, 1.032 EFF) in center, but I think the only reason they had him there instead of McMillan is because McMillan has the stronger arm. It's nice having multiple plus defenders in center, allowing us to survive injuries and add a big bat in the corner if we're desperate in a pennant run. Not many 23-year-olds own a .317/.354/.523 (128 OPS+) FABL batting line, and even fewer can play defense as well as he does. I know I mentioned him earlier with his abilities to catch, but realistically he's a guy who could stick around as long as a Rich Langton or Carlos Montes did. That makes it almost unfair to call Jim Barton the weak link, as the 25-year-old was selected to the 1960 All-Star game just like Watson and McMillan. Acquired back in 1955 for Jimmy Hairston, Barton was quickly named a top prospect, and got as high as 32nd before graduating off. The former 2nd Rounder has hit .327/.389/.501 (135 OPS+), though he saw his home run power tail off last season. Barton hit 12 in 64 games in 1959 and 17 in 139 the next year, so the drop to 9 in 135 the next year was fairly significant. Power isn't really his strong suit anyways, he's more of a reliable .300 hitter, in the '60 season he looked to be more then that. His .338/.393/.569 (151 OPS+) was outstanding, and with great defense in left (8.5, 1.046) he was worth an even 6 WAR. Last season made that br breakout look like an outlier, but a lot of guys had down years last season, and now we seem to have a really solid core that should produce plenty of runs. Bench Options LF Byron Burnett (25, .185, 5, 2; .195, 1, 11, 2 -- graduated #56 prospect) LF Bill Irvin (31, .293, 5, 13; .255, 54, 197) CF Billy Thompson (24, .227, 5, 19 -- #173 prospect) RF Bobby Martinez (23, #63 prospect) There's no shortage of quality outfielders, and I doubt that will ever change, but our bench is filled with talented young outfielders and while technically they can all start in AAA, I'd much rather have one or more of these guys playing a semi-regular role as the 4th outfielder. They seem likely to join Bill Irvin on the bench, as while I don't want him seeing anything but the very occasional appearance in left, he can make an impact. Recently 32, the former 8th overall pick will swing and miss more then a drunk dad at a batting cage, but unlike those free-swingers he knows win to swing. Even better, he knows how to hit the ball far. Irwin hit 5 homers in just shy of 100 (94) PAs, and has 197 homers in just shy of 1,500 (1,415) FABL PAs. Most came in Toronto, where he hit .255/.353/.446 (121 OPS+) in 548 appearances. He didn't get too much playing time, never above 400 PAs in a season, and in just his last two of seven seasons saw him start in even half of his appearances. That's why it's so surprising the Cougars traded for him before the 1960 season, but perhaps it was just for a big bat off the bench. It is nice he hit .293/.436/.533 (154 OPS+), but remember the sample size. It was .231/.354/.343 (85 OPS+) last season, which more or less gives us both ends of what we can expect from him this year. Irvin's status is less interesting then the rest, as I know there are more then a few teams out there who could benefit from giving Burnett, Thompson, or Martinez everyday playing time. Kansas City may be one of them, as they might choose to go with Burnett over current left fielder Ben Crawford (.233, 13, 62, 11). Or at least have both on hand to maximize change of finding someone who can fill it. They took Burnett out of high school in the 3rd Round of the 1954 draft, before trading him for swingman Gordon McDonald (9-4, 1, 3.63, 34) a year and a half later. Burnett then worked his way to Chicago, debuting at 22 in 1959. It was a poor 17 game sample, as the young lefty went just 5-for-32 with an RBI and two triples. The speed is nice, and after struggling to get walks in his first cup of coffee, he's since been able to draw them more often. He went from walking 5.9% of the time to 13.3 and 17.5, with an excellent 14-to-5 walk-to-strikeout ratio. You would think that translated to results, but he hit just .185 with two doubles and triples in a career high 80 PAs. Now out of options, he can't be sent down without using waivers, though I think his spot on the 24-man roster is secure. The only thing he isn't at least average at is power and bunting, while he's got a great eye, good gap power, and plus skills at all three outfield positions. He's a great baserunner and always looking to take the extra base, and I when one of the starters needs time off he can fill in without too much drop off. Plus as a lefty swinger, he compliments the right Jim Barton, and they can pinch hit for each other late in games. If Barton struggles, Burnett could start taking some starts against righties. He's not even the one with the most upside, as former #5 pick Bobby Martinez is one of my favorite players in the system. Added to the 40 to protect him in the Rule-5 Draft, he's got a full set of options and is probably best served returning to Milwaukee. He got 11 games there in 1960 and 14 last year, hitting an impressive .357/.417/.469 (147 OPS+) against the pitchers that didn't get called up when rosters expanded. One of the toughest guys to strike out, it's no surprise AAA pitchers couldn't get him out, as he'll foul off pitch after pitch until he gets a mistake he can whack. He's leadoff material and could contend for batting titles, but his batting lines will be dragged down by few walks and minimal power. He'll contribute in other ways, stealing bases, scoring runs, and playing defense, so it will be easy for him to find a spot on a big league club. I would love for him to add a little something more for his game to truly become a star, but for now I want to get him more experience in left and unlock the rest of his potential at the plate. Billy Thompson is then stuck in the middle, not a top prospect and optionable, but he has the best range in the outfield. Sure, he misplays some of the easier ones, but there's not a ball at Cougars Park the former 3rd Rounder can't shag. The bat leaves more to be desired, as his .227/.280/.391 (74 OPS+) line wasn't near what he did in AAA and AA. The 5 homers were a shock, as he's not considered a power threat. He's more of a put the ball in play type, and in our park sometimes that means out of it. 4 of his 5 bombs came in Chicago, and if he keeps hitting at home he'll be able to develop into more then just a 4th outfielder. That's what he looks to be now, but with that 5 in the range column he's a guy I'd find pretty hard to waive. Next Men Up LF Bert Preble (33, DNP; .278, 13, 73) RF Don Berry (33, .200; .274, 121, 519) Dow in AAA in case of emergency is a pair of veteran corner outfielders who did not start their baseball careers in Chicago. The more well known bat is Don Berry, who's brother Dallas Berry (.282, 29, 94, 10) has won two Whitneys in Cincy. Unlike his brother, he hasn't seen the same amount of success, and he's on his third organization now. Taken 4th in the 1949 draft, three picks ahead of his younger brother, Don quickly made his debut with the Keystones, starting 113 games for Philly in 1950. The then 22-year-old hit .269/.336/.368 (90 OPS+) with 18 doubles, 9 homers, and 46 RBIs, respectable for someone making their debut. 1951 seemed to be his coming out part, slashing .295/.368/.481 (128 OPS+) with 28 homers and 90 RBIs, but he never found consistent playing time after. He started over 75 games just once more with the Keystones, and in the 1955 offseason they moved him to the Stars for Ed Holmes. He played a little more consistently in LA, but he hit much better with the Keystones. In 768 games he hit .290/.360/.428 (115 OPS+), much higher then the .248/.308/.369 (90 OPS+) he provided afterwards. It comes in about half the time, and last year he was released after just one game. He became a regular on the Milwaukee Blues, hitting a respectable .272/.349/.375 (98 OPS+), and we could do worse then a team leader and switch hitter with a cannon in the outfield on the back of the bench. Bert Preble has been with the organization longer, having come over in the Jim Morrison deal back in 1951, and the former 3rd Rounder debuted in 1953. In 73 appearances, most coming off the bench, he hit just .231/.352/.315 (88 OPS+), though he did walk 20 times compared to just 12 strikeouts. He hit well in '56 and '57, and at 28 during said '57 season he hit a strong .275/.328/.436 (119 OPS+) with 15 doubles, 4 triples, 8 homers, and 35 RBIs. This came in a career high 317 plate appearances, the only season he managed more then 200. He got just 59 in '58 and 18 in '59, failing to appear in a FABL game in each of the past two seasons. Last year he got 360 PAs with the Blues, batting .271/.358/.392 (105 OPS+). He's got a good arm himself, but the former center fielder doesn't have the range he once did. It would take a lot for him to receive a callup, but there are plenty of times injury could strike. Down on the Farm 1st/40th: LF Dode Caudill (22, 1st Round Pick, 1960) 2nd/54th: CF Orlando Benitez (19, 1st Round Pick, 1961) 3rd/64th: RF Bobby Martinez (23, 1st Round Pick, 1957) 6th/84th: CF Bob Starr (21, 10th Round Pick, 1958) 10th/179th: CF Billy Thompson (25, 3rd Round Pick, 1955) 17th/311th: RF Doug Lang (23, 2nd Round Pick, 1961) 20th/348th: RF Cliff Coleman (21, 14th Round Pick, 1959) As you can see, there is no shortage of outfield talent, and I'm not going to go deep into all of them, but Dode Caudill and Orlando Benitez could really be stars, and you already know how much I like Bobby Martinez. Benitez in particular excites, as the former 10th overall pick reminds me a lot of Carlos Montes. Another Cuban center fielder, Benitez is an outstanding athlete, able to track down plenty of balls in center and wreck absolute havoc on the bases. A solid hitter too, he consistently puts bat to ball, and may have the power to punish mistakes. With a sweet swing he crushes liners to the gaps, and even at 19 shows plenty of promise. While not the defender of McMillan or even Watson, he's got dynamic tools and a huge ceiling, and if he can overcome his work ethic issues, he could be a true star. That might be a little too ambitious, but he's the perfect table setter for a powerful lineup, and even if he doesn't stick in center he'd be a top notch left fielder. That's where Caudill expects to play, and the speedy Wisconsin native has hit at each level since leaving Texas Presbyterian. A consistent top-100 prospect, he could match McMillan as a 20/20 hitter, as he's got big power and launched 16 homers as a junior. He's got 27 homers since being drafted, and there's guys on our active roster that can't hit it as far as him. With just okay defense, he's not the perfect player, but if the bat fills out he'll more then make up for any losses on defense. As a former 1st Rounder, he's always been expected to succeed, and he's done a good job living up to the potential so far. On a roster with outfield worries, he'd be an opening day candidate, and if we decide to make an upgrade he could be a highly valued piece. Other guys that warrant attention include Chicagoan Bob Starr, who's already exceeded the expectations placed on him as a 10th Round pick. An elite defensive center fielder, I think only Billy Thompson has more range then him, and Starr should be the better hitter. He's got a great eye and decent pop, and hit a solid .232/.378/.406 (107 OPS+) in 84 games with the Legislators last year. He's recently worked his way into the top 100, and I think it would be awesome if he ends up debuting with the team he grew up watching.