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Originally Posted by ifspuds
Nice to see Chuck Klein up near the top of the list for the Beavers, but it sure doesn't look like they have much else these days. Or have ever had very much, judging by the rundown of the '20s you gave. What a sad franchise. Vaughn Street Stadium must be a pretty desolate place these days.
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I was a little surprised to discover that the Beavers were the only team never to make the first division during the decade. They've had some great draft positions as a result of their poor finishes, but they seem to have had some rotten luck in the draft. I don't have the game in front of me right now, but when I do, I'll list their early-round draft picks for the past few years so you can see what I mean.
Chuck Klein is the one notable exception to that trend. He is a tremendous hitter, and he has time on his side. His raw numbers might drop off a little over the course of the 1930s as the offensive peak of '29 and '30 recedes, but I'm expecting him to remain among the league's best hitters for a long time.
The Beavers have the #2 pick in the June 1930 draft. There's some incredible talent available in this draft, partly due to the fact that some great Negro League players are coming of age. If the Beavs don't blow it, they could come up with a superstar this time around.