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ayaghmour2 · 06-18-2023, 03:05 PM

9th Round, 131st Overall: CF Harley Dollar
School: Nutley Maroon Raiders
Commit School: Carolina Poly Cardinals
1947: .483/.545/.729, 136 PA, 16 2B, 5 3B, HR, 35 RBI, 13 SB
Career: .478/.534/.724, 264, 29 2B, 9 3B, 3 HR, 65 RBI, 35 SB

A two-year starter at Nutley, Harley Dollar improved his triple slash from a junior, but it came with less speed and home run power. He made up for that with an extra walk and more doubles and triples, but the loss of speed is somewhat of a concern. I really hope it isn't a hit on his defense, as I'm not sure he has the bat to end up in a corner. OSA is a big fan of "Easy Money," saying he "has a lot of talent" and has "the talent to flourish as a center fielder." I'd love for that to be true, but Dixie has soured a bit on him, and while he does rank inside his top 100, he thinks he "needs to translate his raw potential into reality to be come a major league starter." There is visible talent, displayed in his high average and his high number of doubles, but I'm starting to worry a bit about the glove. If the bat develops, it won't matter, but his batting profile fits better up the middle. And since he's on the older side for prep prospects (19 in July), he may have a bit shorter of a leash. Regular playing time may be tough to come by, but he's definitely good enough to warrant an extended look.

9th Round, 141st Overall: RHP George Carter
School: Bluegrass State Mustangs
1947: 9-5, 135.2 IP, 2.99 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 43 BB, 130 K
Career: 24-14, 360 IP, 3.40 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 119 BB, 315 K

Bluegrass State was the best team in the nation, and our 9th Rounder George Carter was their ace. A native of Illinois, Carter had an excellent season, gong 9-5 with a 2.99 ERA in 20 starts. The wins, ERA, and starts were all personal bests, along with the WHIP, BB/9 (2.8), K/9 (8.6), K/BB (3.1), WAR (3.4), and innings pitched. Unfortunately for Carter, he came up just short in the opening round of the AIAA tournament, as the Mustangs were once again upset by Georgia Baptist. The four pitch pitcher did have some issues with the longball, allowing one every other start, as despite being a sinkerballer he's prone to the home run. Part of that is due to his stuff not being overpowering, as he tops out around 87 and uses his command to get outs. His stuff need plenty of work, but his slider could be an out pitch and he mixes in a fastball and slider too. Whether that will be good enough to start in the big leagues is up in the air, but he could end up anywhere between a spot starter and back-end rotation member. Due to his raw stuff, I'm not sure that he'll be able to skip La Crosse, but with all the young arms on hand for the Lions, I may have to push him up higher then he's ready for.

10th Round, 157th Overall: SS Willie Watson
School: Evansville Eagles
Commit School: Eastern State Monitors
1947: .477/.536/.624, 125 PA, 9 2B, 2 3B, HR, 33 RBI, 2 SB
Career: .473/.531/.643, 481 PA, 46 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 115 RBI, 22 SB

We rounded out the human portion of the draft with yet another shortstop, selecting Willie Watson out of nearby Evansville high school. A four year starter and Illinois native, Watson recorded plenty of hits, but too many of them were singles. He had just 13 extra base hits, equal to his total doubles last season and less then 14 he hit as a sophomore. He did set a personal best for RBIs and improved his walk (12) to strikeout (5) ratio that is better then each season despite his strong sophomore season. Regardless, Watson's true strength is his defense, where he could end up being one of the best shortstops in the game. Despite not being a good base stealer, his range is outstanding, and his hands are as smooth as it gets. The question will be if he can hit enough to make it worth it, as FABL fans know was a problem for someone like Jack Bush. He also has a great arm, and it's really tough to get on base when he's on the dirt. Add in the brains and composure, and Watson is exactly who you want at short with the game on the line. Unfortunately, the bat has a lot of developing left, and unless you're okay with a singles hitter, he may be best suited as a late game replacement. I'm going to try to get him some at bats in year one, but for now he may be used strictly as a defensive replacement.

And that's all for now! The draft should take place Wednesday, so I'll cover all the AI picks then. Money shouldn't be a problem, but the guys that don't really have a future with us will be allowed to return to school. I won't sign everyone all at once to make setting up the roster easier, but I want our top guys playing as quickly as possible. The later round guys will come in slower, so I don't have to cut too many players at once, as guys like getting injured right after a roster churn.

06-18-2023, 03:05 PM	#1128
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,028	Amateur Report 9th Round, 131st Overall: CF Harley Dollar School: Nutley Maroon Raiders Commit School: Carolina Poly Cardinals 1947: .483/.545/.729, 136 PA, 16 2B, 5 3B, HR, 35 RBI, 13 SB Career: .478/.534/.724, 264, 29 2B, 9 3B, 3 HR, 65 RBI, 35 SB A two-year starter at Nutley, Harley Dollar improved his triple slash from a junior, but it came with less speed and home run power. He made up for that with an extra walk and more doubles and triples, but the loss of speed is somewhat of a concern. I really hope it isn't a hit on his defense, as I'm not sure he has the bat to end up in a corner. OSA is a big fan of "Easy Money," saying he "has a lot of talent" and has "the talent to flourish as a center fielder." I'd love for that to be true, but Dixie has soured a bit on him, and while he does rank inside his top 100, he thinks he "needs to translate his raw potential into reality to be come a major league starter." There is visible talent, displayed in his high average and his high number of doubles, but I'm starting to worry a bit about the glove. If the bat develops, it won't matter, but his batting profile fits better up the middle. And since he's on the older side for prep prospects (19 in July), he may have a bit shorter of a leash. Regular playing time may be tough to come by, but he's definitely good enough to warrant an extended look. 9th Round, 141st Overall: RHP George Carter School: Bluegrass State Mustangs 1947: 9-5, 135.2 IP, 2.99 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 43 BB, 130 K Career: 24-14, 360 IP, 3.40 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 119 BB, 315 K Bluegrass State was the best team in the nation, and our 9th Rounder George Carter was their ace. A native of Illinois, Carter had an excellent season, gong 9-5 with a 2.99 ERA in 20 starts. The wins, ERA, and starts were all personal bests, along with the WHIP, BB/9 (2.8), K/9 (8.6), K/BB (3.1), WAR (3.4), and innings pitched. Unfortunately for Carter, he came up just short in the opening round of the AIAA tournament, as the Mustangs were once again upset by Georgia Baptist. The four pitch pitcher did have some issues with the longball, allowing one every other start, as despite being a sinkerballer he's prone to the home run. Part of that is due to his stuff not being overpowering, as he tops out around 87 and uses his command to get outs. His stuff need plenty of work, but his slider could be an out pitch and he mixes in a fastball and slider too. Whether that will be good enough to start in the big leagues is up in the air, but he could end up anywhere between a spot starter and back-end rotation member. Due to his raw stuff, I'm not sure that he'll be able to skip La Crosse, but with all the young arms on hand for the Lions, I may have to push him up higher then he's ready for. 10th Round, 157th Overall: SS Willie Watson School: Evansville Eagles Commit School: Eastern State Monitors 1947: .477/.536/.624, 125 PA, 9 2B, 2 3B, HR, 33 RBI, 2 SB Career: .473/.531/.643, 481 PA, 46 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 115 RBI, 22 SB We rounded out the human portion of the draft with yet another shortstop, selecting Willie Watson out of nearby Evansville high school. A four year starter and Illinois native, Watson recorded plenty of hits, but too many of them were singles. He had just 13 extra base hits, equal to his total doubles last season and less then 14 he hit as a sophomore. He did set a personal best for RBIs and improved his walk (12) to strikeout (5) ratio that is better then each season despite his strong sophomore season. Regardless, Watson's true strength is his defense, where he could end up being one of the best shortstops in the game. Despite not being a good base stealer, his range is outstanding, and his hands are as smooth as it gets. The question will be if he can hit enough to make it worth it, as FABL fans know was a problem for someone like Jack Bush. He also has a great arm, and it's really tough to get on base when he's on the dirt. Add in the brains and composure, and Watson is exactly who you want at short with the game on the line. Unfortunately, the bat has a lot of developing left, and unless you're okay with a singles hitter, he may be best suited as a late game replacement. I'm going to try to get him some at bats in year one, but for now he may be used strictly as a defensive replacement. And that's all for now! The draft should take place Wednesday, so I'll cover all the AI picks then. Money shouldn't be a problem, but the guys that don't really have a future with us will be allowed to return to school. I won't sign everyone all at once to make setting up the roster easier, but I want our top guys playing as quickly as possible. The later round guys will come in slower, so I don't have to cut too many players at once, as guys like getting injured right after a roster churn.