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BadluckinOOTP · 08-07-2019, 12:38 PM

We'll just go through the team positions 2-9 for the moment, and then swing back around and look at the staff (which at first glance will not be an enjoyable perusing).

Last year's starter was 28 year old Elijah Brown. He pulled 106 starts last year and put up a .269/.348/.332 line last season. The switch hitter does a good job of drawing walks, but has a pretty anemic bat especially in the context of 1926. He seemed to play a solid catcher and had a 43% CS%, but I don't know what the league average is. He's been very consistent in his career. He's going to hit .275 or so, draw a few walks and do little else. Certainly a candidate for an upgrade, but not a total sinkhole.

Martin Basaldua (28) and Jack Roman (30) split the backup duties last season. Basaldua hit .402 in 101 at bats at AAA St. Paul, but was just 15-86 in his FABL trial, on his way to a .472 OPS. Plus, my scout doesn't seem to think much of his defense. Roman draws walks but has very little punch to his bat. He went for .256/.383/.308 last year in 94 PA and my scout likes his defense, so you'd think the veteran Roman has the leg up on the backup spot heading into the new year.

At AA Birmingham, there is 22 year old Curt Squillante who my scout thinks will be a big leaguer, and his 54 game trial in AA seems to back that up, he went for .357/.413/.456 last year and he really stuck it to left handed pitchers. But, he threw out just 3 runners in AA last year for a 13.6%, which if that's indicative of his skills would make him unplayable in the FABL at catcher.

There are 6 other catchers in the organization, but between their scouting reports and their abysmal stats in their various minor leagues, they aren't worth mentioning. I suppose 20 year old Abban Adjeng is, just because the Nebraskan is also part Papuan and has a cool name. He was 2-17 between S A and A ball.

Conclusion: Elijah Brown is solid, but below average. Catcher is never the easiest position to upgrade in, and I could certainly do worse. He'll likely suit up behind the plate for the next few years.

08-07-2019, 12:38 PM	#2
BadluckinOOTP All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 1,534	Catchers We'll just go through the team positions 2-9 for the moment, and then swing back around and look at the staff (which at first glance will not be an enjoyable perusing). Last year's starter was 28 year old Elijah Brown. He pulled 106 starts last year and put up a .269/.348/.332 line last season. The switch hitter does a good job of drawing walks, but has a pretty anemic bat especially in the context of 1926. He seemed to play a solid catcher and had a 43% CS%, but I don't know what the league average is. He's been very consistent in his career. He's going to hit .275 or so, draw a few walks and do little else. Certainly a candidate for an upgrade, but not a total sinkhole. Martin Basaldua (28) and Jack Roman (30) split the backup duties last season. Basaldua hit .402 in 101 at bats at AAA St. Paul, but was just 15-86 in his FABL trial, on his way to a .472 OPS. Plus, my scout doesn't seem to think much of his defense. Roman draws walks but has very little punch to his bat. He went for .256/.383/.308 last year in 94 PA and my scout likes his defense, so you'd think the veteran Roman has the leg up on the backup spot heading into the new year. At AA Birmingham, there is 22 year old Curt Squillante who my scout thinks will be a big leaguer, and his 54 game trial in AA seems to back that up, he went for .357/.413/.456 last year and he really stuck it to left handed pitchers. But, he threw out just 3 runners in AA last year for a 13.6%, which if that's indicative of his skills would make him unplayable in the FABL at catcher. There are 6 other catchers in the organization, but between their scouting reports and their abysmal stats in their various minor leagues, they aren't worth mentioning. I suppose 20 year old Abban Adjeng is, just because the Nebraskan is also part Papuan and has a cool name. He was 2-17 between S A and A ball. Conclusion: Elijah Brown is solid, but below average. Catcher is never the easiest position to upgrade in, and I could certainly do worse. He'll likely suit up behind the plate for the next few years. __________________