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ayaghmour2 · 04-27-2023, 10:03 AM

CF Carl Clark (97th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 18th Overall (1945)
Alma Mater: Springfield Panthers

It was a bit of a drop off in the rankings for Carl Clark, who went from a borderline top-50 prospect to spending some time outside the top 100. Eventually, Clark cracked back in, starting the offseason at 97th. He split time between La Crosse and San Jose, and like Pat Todd, produced better in San Jose. He slashed .284/.358/.410 (111 OPS+) with 3 doubles, a triple, 4 homers, 2 steals, and 16 RBIs in 152 trips to the plate. He wasn't bad with the Lions, with a slightly above average 101 WRC+. He sported a .263/.346/.381 (91 OPS+) line with 7 doubles, 4 homers, 5 steals, and 18 RBIs. Most of these at bats came when he was still 18, as Clark turned 19 on the 22nd of August, and played all but 8 of his 47 games before his birthday. Those last eight games came because the Class B season ended before the Class C season, and he hit .393/.379/.571 (146 OPS+) in that small sample. It's a sign "Fish" took a legitimate step forward during the season, but he currently has a down arrow when I move him back to San Jose. Part of this could be with Marsh joining recently, and I've had him strictly focused on scouting the draft. He does mention Clark's above average potential and speed and OSA projects him to be a leadoff hitter. He's played plus defense in center, accumulating a 2.8 zone rating in 509.1 innings this year. Since Class C ball doesn't begin until June, I don't think Clark will play another game with the Lions, but if he works hard in the offseason, he has the chance to open the season in the baby Cougars outfield.

RF Jimmy Hairston (161st Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 61st Overall (1943)
Alma Mater: Bowman Mohawks

After spending the 1945 season in the Army, Hairston returned to San Jose, where he hit just .171/.237/.286 in 38 trips to the plate as a 19-year-old. Things worked out much better for Hairston the second time around, as he produced a 112 WRC+ in 205 trips to the plate. The former 4th Rounder slashed .244/.366/.378 (112 OPS+) with 7 doubles, 2 triples, 4 homers, 21 RBIs, and 30 walks. He got a late July promotion to Lincoln, and finished the season on a high note. Hairston slashed .294/.384/.396 (123 OPS+) with 9 doubles, a triple, 3 homers, 27 RBIs, and 28 walks. He upped his WRC+ to 135 in a slightly large 229 PA sample. The 21-year-old showcased tremendous plate discipline and a little bit of pop. At 6'2'' 190, Hairston has the build to be a 15+ home run hitter, as our park plays well to power. He's looked good in right so far, but he still feels like a bat first prospect. He has plenty of time to hone his skills, as our outfield is pretty full, and there's a chance that when he's about 24 or 25, he could be a well above average big league hitter. We don't have many corner outfielders, as he's our only prospect of that type in the top 200. He will have competition from the center fielders, but this allows him to hold a spot in the minors.

RHP Charlie Kelsey (140th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 9th Round, 140th Overall (1940)
Alma Mater: Lancaster Buckskins

This was Charlie Kelsey's first full year as a starting pitcher in the minor leagues, but he made his big league debut as a reliever. He pitched 6.2 innings out of the pen and even earned a save in one of his four appearances. He allowed seven hits, a walk, and just one earned run with three strikeouts. These were impressive numbers in the small sample, matching impressive performance in 17 starts with the Blues. Kelsey went 6-4 with a 2.94 ERA (133 ERA+), 1.19 WHIP, 35 walks, and 63 strikeouts. His 4.8 K/9 was extremely impressive and he proved he has what it takes to be a big league starter. Kelsey just celebrated his 25th birthday, but there's plenty of guys stuck in front of him. His sinker is a very good pitch, generating whiffs and groundouts. He has good command of his three pitch repertoire, but he doesn't have much more room to grow. He's a serviceable back-end starter with the chance to develop into a solid #3, but he'll never lead a rotation. If he keeps the ball in the park and throw strikes, a good defense will make him look strong.

CF Phil Boyes (149th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 5th Round, 76th Overall (1946)
Alma Mater: Benton Zephyrs

Our 5th Rounder this season, Phil Boyes was stuck in a crowded outfield, so playing time was slim. It had an effect on his performance, as he hit just .260/.313/.338 (71 OPS+) with 6 doubles, 2 homers, 16 RBIs, and 8 steals in 166 trips to the plate. The defense, however, was superb, as he produced an efficiency of 1.300 or above in all three spots, including a 1.107 efficiency in 10 starts out in right. His future is likely in left or center, as he doesn't have the strongest arm. His speed leads me to believe center is a likely landing spot. While the then 18-year-old didn't hit much, he has a nice swing and a good sense of the zone. That should combine for a .300 or better average, but at times he can be too aggressive for his own good. He has plenty of time to work out his kinks, and there will be more consistent playing time for him as Frank Reece and Carl Clark will be up in San Jose. I think he can be an every day center fielder if he reaches his potential, but the path to the majors may be bumpy.

RHP Tommy Seymour (158th Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 13th Overall (1943)
Alma Mater: Olathe Pioneers

While a lot of people dropped in the prospect rankings, Tommy Seymour actually brought him back inside the top 200. The former 1st Rounder checks in at 158th, and made solid starts in San Jose and Lincoln. The now 21-year-old went 3-3 with a 3.20 ERA (124 ERA+) and 1.44 WHIP in 10 starts with the Cougars and 5-4 with a 3.28 ERA (110 ERA+) and 1.52 WHIP in 12 starts with the Legislators. The issue for Seymour was the walks, as he had a 0.5 K/BB (25/55) with the Lincoln after a 4.5 BB/9 in San Jose. In 144.1 innings between the two levels, he walked 87 batters while striking out only 60 (0.7 K/BB). Command seems to be the roadblock for the young righty, but his pitches have crazy movement and his change up is nearly unhittable. His splitter is tough too, but his fastball tops out at 86 and he leaves in over the center of the plate far too often. To move up in the rotation he needs to find the zone more often, but I'm willing to give him every opportunity to master his command.

04-27-2023, 10:03 AM	#1079
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,033	Top Prospects: 11-15 CF Carl Clark (97th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 18th Overall (1945) Alma Mater: Springfield Panthers It was a bit of a drop off in the rankings for Carl Clark, who went from a borderline top-50 prospect to spending some time outside the top 100. Eventually, Clark cracked back in, starting the offseason at 97th. He split time between La Crosse and San Jose, and like Pat Todd, produced better in San Jose. He slashed .284/.358/.410 (111 OPS+) with 3 doubles, a triple, 4 homers, 2 steals, and 16 RBIs in 152 trips to the plate. He wasn't bad with the Lions, with a slightly above average 101 WRC+. He sported a .263/.346/.381 (91 OPS+) line with 7 doubles, 4 homers, 5 steals, and 18 RBIs. Most of these at bats came when he was still 18, as Clark turned 19 on the 22nd of August, and played all but 8 of his 47 games before his birthday. Those last eight games came because the Class B season ended before the Class C season, and he hit .393/.379/.571 (146 OPS+) in that small sample. It's a sign "Fish" took a legitimate step forward during the season, but he currently has a down arrow when I move him back to San Jose. Part of this could be with Marsh joining recently, and I've had him strictly focused on scouting the draft. He does mention Clark's above average potential and speed and OSA projects him to be a leadoff hitter. He's played plus defense in center, accumulating a 2.8 zone rating in 509.1 innings this year. Since Class C ball doesn't begin until June, I don't think Clark will play another game with the Lions, but if he works hard in the offseason, he has the chance to open the season in the baby Cougars outfield. RF Jimmy Hairston (161st Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 4th Round, 61st Overall (1943) Alma Mater: Bowman Mohawks After spending the 1945 season in the Army, Hairston returned to San Jose, where he hit just .171/.237/.286 in 38 trips to the plate as a 19-year-old. Things worked out much better for Hairston the second time around, as he produced a 112 WRC+ in 205 trips to the plate. The former 4th Rounder slashed .244/.366/.378 (112 OPS+) with 7 doubles, 2 triples, 4 homers, 21 RBIs, and 30 walks. He got a late July promotion to Lincoln, and finished the season on a high note. Hairston slashed .294/.384/.396 (123 OPS+) with 9 doubles, a triple, 3 homers, 27 RBIs, and 28 walks. He upped his WRC+ to 135 in a slightly large 229 PA sample. The 21-year-old showcased tremendous plate discipline and a little bit of pop. At 6'2'' 190, Hairston has the build to be a 15+ home run hitter, as our park plays well to power. He's looked good in right so far, but he still feels like a bat first prospect. He has plenty of time to hone his skills, as our outfield is pretty full, and there's a chance that when he's about 24 or 25, he could be a well above average big league hitter. We don't have many corner outfielders, as he's our only prospect of that type in the top 200. He will have competition from the center fielders, but this allows him to hold a spot in the minors. RHP Charlie Kelsey (140th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 9th Round, 140th Overall (1940) Alma Mater: Lancaster Buckskins This was Charlie Kelsey's first full year as a starting pitcher in the minor leagues, but he made his big league debut as a reliever. He pitched 6.2 innings out of the pen and even earned a save in one of his four appearances. He allowed seven hits, a walk, and just one earned run with three strikeouts. These were impressive numbers in the small sample, matching impressive performance in 17 starts with the Blues. Kelsey went 6-4 with a 2.94 ERA (133 ERA+), 1.19 WHIP, 35 walks, and 63 strikeouts. His 4.8 K/9 was extremely impressive and he proved he has what it takes to be a big league starter. Kelsey just celebrated his 25th birthday, but there's plenty of guys stuck in front of him. His sinker is a very good pitch, generating whiffs and groundouts. He has good command of his three pitch repertoire, but he doesn't have much more room to grow. He's a serviceable back-end starter with the chance to develop into a solid #3, but he'll never lead a rotation. If he keeps the ball in the park and throw strikes, a good defense will make him look strong. CF Phil Boyes (149th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 5th Round, 76th Overall (1946) Alma Mater: Benton Zephyrs Our 5th Rounder this season, Phil Boyes was stuck in a crowded outfield, so playing time was slim. It had an effect on his performance, as he hit just .260/.313/.338 (71 OPS+) with 6 doubles, 2 homers, 16 RBIs, and 8 steals in 166 trips to the plate. The defense, however, was superb, as he produced an efficiency of 1.300 or above in all three spots, including a 1.107 efficiency in 10 starts out in right. His future is likely in left or center, as he doesn't have the strongest arm. His speed leads me to believe center is a likely landing spot. While the then 18-year-old didn't hit much, he has a nice swing and a good sense of the zone. That should combine for a .300 or better average, but at times he can be too aggressive for his own good. He has plenty of time to work out his kinks, and there will be more consistent playing time for him as Frank Reece and Carl Clark will be up in San Jose. I think he can be an every day center fielder if he reaches his potential, but the path to the majors may be bumpy. RHP Tommy Seymour (158th Overall) Acquired: Via Draft: 1st Round, 13th Overall (1943) Alma Mater: Olathe Pioneers While a lot of people dropped in the prospect rankings, Tommy Seymour actually brought him back inside the top 200. The former 1st Rounder checks in at 158th, and made solid starts in San Jose and Lincoln. The now 21-year-old went 3-3 with a 3.20 ERA (124 ERA+) and 1.44 WHIP in 10 starts with the Cougars and 5-4 with a 3.28 ERA (110 ERA+) and 1.52 WHIP in 12 starts with the Legislators. The issue for Seymour was the walks, as he had a 0.5 K/BB (25/55) with the Lincoln after a 4.5 BB/9 in San Jose. In 144.1 innings between the two levels, he walked 87 batters while striking out only 60 (0.7 K/BB). Command seems to be the roadblock for the young righty, but his pitches have crazy movement and his change up is nearly unhittable. His splitter is tough too, but his fastball tops out at 86 and he leaves in over the center of the plate far too often. To move up in the rotation he needs to find the zone more often, but I'm willing to give him every opportunity to master his command.