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jeheinz72 · 11-16-2006, 12:58 PM

LF/RF Frank Dukes - 27 years old - 6'4", 205 lbs - B/T: R/R
Actual Ratings: 6/6/5/5/7
Talent Ratings: 5/7/6/5/6
3 Range, .983 F%, 8 Arm (1.000 F% and 3 range in RF)
SP/SB/IN: 6/5/5

How Acquired: 4th round, 91st overall pick in 2014 Draft

Frank is one of my favorite unsung players, as a 4th (and final) round pick who made it to the big time. He probably won't ever be an All-Star but he's one of those solid all-around players. He won the Mays (GG) Award in 2017, has stolen 79 bags (in 765 G over 7 seasons) and sports a .267 career average. He's really stepped it up from 2018 (his 2nd season with full time spot in lineup) on. In those 2+ seasons he's been a .282 hitter in 1400+ ABs and about a league average OPS+. Eventually, he'll move to the bench, but I expect him to be quite productive in doing so.

CF Blair Payton - 28 years old - 5'11", 180 lbs - B/T: L/L
Actual Ratings: 8/7/5/5/7
Talent Ratings: 8/7/7/6/6
7 Range, .986 F%, 2 Arm (same ratings in LF)
SB/SP/IN: 6/9/10

How Acquired: 1st Round, 5th overall pick in 2011 draft

Blair is the Jacks. He's the team leader and is a 3-time Team MVP. As he goes, the Jacks go. He was actually around for my original thread, just breaking into the big leagues. Now he's in his 9th year and at just 28 he has 1375 career hits while being a 2-time All-Star. He does it all, batting over .290 5-times, decent pop (good for 10-HR, but tons of doubles), can leadoff or bat 3rd, draws 55 or so walks a year and steals bases (40+ a year at nearly 85% SB%).

He's made a lot of strides in the field, though he doesn't have much of an arm. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a Mays award at some point. He ranks in the top-5 of 10 in nearly every franchise category (seen here). He's already 4th in career hits and leads the franchise in doubles. I can't imagine a scenario where I'd ever trade him, though I get offers frequently.

RF Bobby Russell - 22 Years Old - 6', 210 lbs - B/T: S/R
Actual Ratings: 5/9/6/7/6
Talent Ratings: 5/9/7/9/4
2 Rangs, .989F%, 6 Arm
SB/SP/IN: 3/6/4

How Acquired: 1st Round, 1st Overall Pick in 2017 Draft

Bobby "Banjo" Russell is an interesting asset for us. On one hand, he was our first 1st overall pick (since I took over). On the other, his ratings have gone in the tank (was 8/9/7/9/6 at draft time). Then on yet my THIRD hand, he's performing. Last year he was narrowly edged out for the GE Robinson (ROY) award after hitting .241 with 20 HR and 77 RBIs. This year, he's been amazing. On just 7/11 he's hitting .286, 24 2B, 16 HR, 75 RBI (leading league by 12) with a .928 OPS (6th in GE). The question is, can he keep this up at those ratings? At just 22, I'm still holding out hope he'll get the contact back. He's at 6 contact vsR, which helps a great deal to the equation.

11-16-2006, 12:58 PM	#14
jeheinz72 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 2,164	Note on the Players - OUTFIELD LF/RF Frank Dukes - 27 years old - 6'4", 205 lbs - B/T: R/R Actual Ratings: 6/6/5/5/7 Talent Ratings: 5/7/6/5/6 3 Range, .983 F%, 8 Arm (1.000 F% and 3 range in RF) SP/SB/IN: 6/5/5 How Acquired: 4th round, 91st overall pick in 2014 Draft Frank is one of my favorite unsung players, as a 4th (and final) round pick who made it to the big time. He probably won't ever be an All-Star but he's one of those solid all-around players. He won the Mays (GG) Award in 2017, has stolen 79 bags (in 765 G over 7 seasons) and sports a .267 career average. He's really stepped it up from 2018 (his 2nd season with full time spot in lineup) on. In those 2+ seasons he's been a .282 hitter in 1400+ ABs and about a league average OPS+. Eventually, he'll move to the bench, but I expect him to be quite productive in doing so. CF Blair Payton - 28 years old - 5'11", 180 lbs - B/T: L/L Actual Ratings: 8/7/5/5/7 Talent Ratings: 8/7/7/6/6 7 Range, .986 F%, 2 Arm (same ratings in LF) SB/SP/IN: 6/9/10 How Acquired: 1st Round, 5th overall pick in 2011 draft Blair is the Jacks. He's the team leader and is a 3-time Team MVP. As he goes, the Jacks go. He was actually around for my original thread, just breaking into the big leagues. Now he's in his 9th year and at just 28 he has 1375 career hits while being a 2-time All-Star. He does it all, batting over .290 5-times, decent pop (good for 10-HR, but tons of doubles), can leadoff or bat 3rd, draws 55 or so walks a year and steals bases (40+ a year at nearly 85% SB%). He's made a lot of strides in the field, though he doesn't have much of an arm. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a Mays award at some point. He ranks in the top-5 of 10 in nearly every franchise category (seen here). He's already 4th in career hits and leads the franchise in doubles. I can't imagine a scenario where I'd ever trade him, though I get offers frequently. RF Bobby Russell - 22 Years Old - 6', 210 lbs - B/T: S/R Actual Ratings: 5/9/6/7/6 Talent Ratings: 5/9/7/9/4 2 Rangs, .989F%, 6 Arm SB/SP/IN: 3/6/4 How Acquired: 1st Round, 1st Overall Pick in 2017 Draft Bobby "Banjo" Russell is an interesting asset for us. On one hand, he was our first 1st overall pick (since I took over). On the other, his ratings have gone in the tank (was 8/9/7/9/6 at draft time). Then on yet my THIRD hand, he's performing. Last year he was narrowly edged out for the GE Robinson (ROY) award after hitting .241 with 20 HR and 77 RBIs. This year, he's been amazing. On just 7/11 he's hitting .286, 24 2B, 16 HR, 75 RBI (leading league by 12) with a .928 OPS (6th in GE). The question is, can he keep this up at those ratings? At just 22, I'm still holding out hope he'll get the contact back. He's at 6 contact vsR, which helps a great deal to the equation. __________________ Join The Dugout!