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ayaghmour2 · 02-08-2025, 04:45 PM

One of the most active Rule-5 Drafts I can remember, it ended up lasting four rounds, though we did not make four selections. Surprisingly, three of our guys were poached, all three pitchers, though one made little sense. Perhaps the Foresters saw Czyzewski and thought it was Czerwinski, as Marty Czyzewski was the first of the three pitchers selected. The easiest loss, the 33-year-old was my former 7th Round pick, and he had a decent debut season in 1956. In three starts and two relief outings, he was 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA (96 ERA+), 0.94 WHIP, 11 strikeouts, and 3 walks through 23.1 innings. He got three more relief outings the next season, but the then 27-year-old allowed 15 hits, 9 runs, and 3 walks with 6 strikeouts in 7.2 innings pitched. This season, he was split between Milwaukee and Mobile, with vastly different numbers between them. His ERA was near 2 runs higher in Milwaukee, his WHIP 45 points, and he went from more strikeouts (74) then walks (47) to more walks (18) then strikeouts (14). I guess he's useful depth, but I don't envision a scenario where he makes the opening day roster.

The same is for Mario Saucedo and Bobby McGough, but both are young and joining Fed teams that may not be competing. The 25-year-old Saucedo goes to the Minutemen, where the young lefty could earn a spot on the staff, but he really struggled in Milwaukee this season. Another 7th Rounder, he was 6-9 with a 4.61 ERA (83 ERA+), 1.46 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts. A true innings eater, he's a hard thrower with a nice fastball/change mix, but the control is rough and he allows too many homers. McGough, a 24-year-old Chicagoan, will head to the other local team, moving to the Chiefs. A 3rd Rounder in 1957, I kind of regret leaving him unprotected, but considering he lasted until the 4th and final round I almost got away with it. Another hard thrower, he has excellent stuff, and out of the pen it's really good. If he had better stamina, he'd be protected in an instant, but I don't think he'll be able to start in FABL. The fastball/slider mix is nice, but if he was added we'd have a full 40, and with 23 homers in 26 AAA starts, I just don't see him carving our a career for us in the rotation.

We added two players, including our new 10th ranked prospect Pete Meany. Somewhat deceptively named, he's not a bad guy, but he's not very smart either, except when it comes to giving at bats. Ranked 154th in the league, he's got a great eye and rarely strikes out, and he really excelled in AA. The now 23-year-old hit .274/.394/.352 (110 OPS+), and with a lot more walks (82) then strike outs (46), he was able to produce an excellent 121 WRC+. He won't hit many homers, just 2 in 492 PAs, but he had 8 doubles and 9 triples, able to find the gaps when he makes better contact on a pitch. On top of all that, he can play everywhere but pitcher, as even though I don't really want him at catcher or center, he could fill in if needed. His only non-3 fielding rating is his 4-rated double play turn, which is part of the reason he spends most of his time at second. For us, he's insurance for Jack "Three-Time Setback" Gibson, who is still 2 to 3 weeks away from being healthy, with the built in bonus of being a super utility guy. A former 4th Rounder of the Eagles, he was one of the better prospects available, and Dixie thinks he can be an average big leaguer.

Our second addition is an underrated fellow, as for some reason 23-year-old Ray Dotson is an unranked prospect. Taken in the 5th Round of the 1957 draft, the former Dynamo almost has a Chappy Sanders defensive profile, just a slightly worse catcher and slightly better outfielder. The range is great, even if for some reason the CF rating is a 2 (I think Dixie is wrong with his very low report), and it's not going to be hard to hang on to a fourth outfielder who can catch assuming no outside additions. The bat is really interesting too, as his contact oriented approach brings me some excitement. OSA isn't as fond, and they may be right, but Dixie has him with 4 contact, 5 avoid K, and 4 gap power, and those high ratings paired with low eye and power can give you a nice little slap or spray hitter. He's not fast enough to take full advantage of his profile, but he's a great base runner, and if you need someone to push a runner up a base he's your guy. The only issue is he was awful this year in AAA, hitting just .202/.250/.334 (62 OPS+). 18 doubles and 13 homers was a surprise, as for some reason then balls weren't falling. While not a high upside guy, he's a very useful organizational piece, and I think there's a shot we hang on to both new members of our system.

02-08-2025, 04:45 PM	#1592
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Rule-5 Draft! One of the most active Rule-5 Drafts I can remember, it ended up lasting four rounds, though we did not make four selections. Surprisingly, three of our guys were poached, all three pitchers, though one made little sense. Perhaps the Foresters saw Czyzewski and thought it was Czerwinski, as Marty Czyzewski was the first of the three pitchers selected. The easiest loss, the 33-year-old was my former 7th Round pick, and he had a decent debut season in 1956. In three starts and two relief outings, he was 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA (96 ERA+), 0.94 WHIP, 11 strikeouts, and 3 walks through 23.1 innings. He got three more relief outings the next season, but the then 27-year-old allowed 15 hits, 9 runs, and 3 walks with 6 strikeouts in 7.2 innings pitched. This season, he was split between Milwaukee and Mobile, with vastly different numbers between them. His ERA was near 2 runs higher in Milwaukee, his WHIP 45 points, and he went from more strikeouts (74) then walks (47) to more walks (18) then strikeouts (14). I guess he's useful depth, but I don't envision a scenario where he makes the opening day roster. The same is for Mario Saucedo and Bobby McGough, but both are young and joining Fed teams that may not be competing. The 25-year-old Saucedo goes to the Minutemen, where the young lefty could earn a spot on the staff, but he really struggled in Milwaukee this season. Another 7th Rounder, he was 6-9 with a 4.61 ERA (83 ERA+), 1.46 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts. A true innings eater, he's a hard thrower with a nice fastball/change mix, but the control is rough and he allows too many homers. McGough, a 24-year-old Chicagoan, will head to the other local team, moving to the Chiefs. A 3rd Rounder in 1957, I kind of regret leaving him unprotected, but considering he lasted until the 4th and final round I almost got away with it. Another hard thrower, he has excellent stuff, and out of the pen it's really good. If he had better stamina, he'd be protected in an instant, but I don't think he'll be able to start in FABL. The fastball/slider mix is nice, but if he was added we'd have a full 40, and with 23 homers in 26 AAA starts, I just don't see him carving our a career for us in the rotation. We added two players, including our new 10th ranked prospect Pete Meany. Somewhat deceptively named, he's not a bad guy, but he's not very smart either, except when it comes to giving at bats. Ranked 154th in the league, he's got a great eye and rarely strikes out, and he really excelled in AA. The now 23-year-old hit .274/.394/.352 (110 OPS+), and with a lot more walks (82) then strike outs (46), he was able to produce an excellent 121 WRC+. He won't hit many homers, just 2 in 492 PAs, but he had 8 doubles and 9 triples, able to find the gaps when he makes better contact on a pitch. On top of all that, he can play everywhere but pitcher, as even though I don't really want him at catcher or center, he could fill in if needed. His only non-3 fielding rating is his 4-rated double play turn, which is part of the reason he spends most of his time at second. For us, he's insurance for Jack "Three-Time Setback" Gibson, who is still 2 to 3 weeks away from being healthy, with the built in bonus of being a super utility guy. A former 4th Rounder of the Eagles, he was one of the better prospects available, and Dixie thinks he can be an average big leaguer. Our second addition is an underrated fellow, as for some reason 23-year-old Ray Dotson is an unranked prospect. Taken in the 5th Round of the 1957 draft, the former Dynamo almost has a Chappy Sanders defensive profile, just a slightly worse catcher and slightly better outfielder. The range is great, even if for some reason the CF rating is a 2 (I think Dixie is wrong with his very low report), and it's not going to be hard to hang on to a fourth outfielder who can catch assuming no outside additions. The bat is really interesting too, as his contact oriented approach brings me some excitement. OSA isn't as fond, and they may be right, but Dixie has him with 4 contact, 5 avoid K, and 4 gap power, and those high ratings paired with low eye and power can give you a nice little slap or spray hitter. He's not fast enough to take full advantage of his profile, but he's a great base runner, and if you need someone to push a runner up a base he's your guy. The only issue is he was awful this year in AAA, hitting just .202/.250/.334 (62 OPS+). 18 doubles and 13 homers was a surprise, as for some reason then balls weren't falling. While not a high upside guy, he's a very useful organizational piece, and I think there's a shot we hang on to both new members of our system.