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Originally Posted by Jestor
The Cannons sure aren't what they were in the first version of the Keystone League.  |
These Cannons haven't found an ace pitcher like
Clarence Flippen or
Bobby Fite, for one thing.
They do have the league's best developmental system, the result of accumulating lots of early draft picks.
1B
Michael Gilbert was the #2 overall pick in the 1965 draft. He's a tremendous hitting prospect who could one day be a batting champion, a home run king, or both.
The Cannons chose CF
Danny Henry first overall in 1964, and he made his Cannons debut in '65. He's a classic leadoff man with good on-base skills, a touch of gap power, and lighting speed; he hit .274 and stole 63 bases as a 20-year-old rookie.
Millard Skinner, the #1 overall pick in '63, is the league's top pitching prospect. Like many young hurlers, he struggles with his control, but once he clears this hurdle he'll be off and running. Millard features a 93 MPH fastball, and he should develop outstanding command.
Things could, therefore, be looking up for the Cannons.