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ayaghmour2 · 06-21-2023, 01:11 PM

18th Round, 289th Overall: CF Goldie Smith
School: Marietta Panthers
Commit School: Western Florida Wolves
1947: .489/.560/.685, 112 PA, 13 2B, 3B, HR, 30 RBI, 14 SB
Career: .467/.540/.665, 218 PA, 26 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 56 RBI, 28 SB

A two year starter at his high school in Marietta, Georgia, Goldie Smith raised his average over 40 points as a senior with an extra walk and one less strikeout. As enticing as that sounds, he doesn't have much power and hits too many ground balls, and while he's quick, he's not very fast. He's also moody and isn't fun to be around when his team loses. He could be a decent fourth outfielder, but I think he's best suited if we let him attend Western Florida. There's not really much space for him, but if we get desperate for an outfielder, his $1,500 bonus isn't too bad.

19th Round, 305th Overall: LHP Herb Bloom
School: Crisfield Crabbers
Commit School: Coastal State Eagles
1947: 6-5, 111 IP, 3.49 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 51 BB, 84 K
Career: 29-14, 447.1 IP, 2.84 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 181 BB, 414 K

A four year starter for the Crisfield Crabbers, Herb Bloom was simply put not effective as a senior. If he was a Cougar, his 3.49 ERA would rank fourth in our rotation, and he played high schoolers not FABL stars. His best year came as a freshman, where he was 9-2 with a 2.38 ERA and 138 strikeouts in 121 innings. He doesn't look like a future starter, but three years at Coastal State could help elevate his draft status.

20th Round, 321st Overall: CF Fred McHenry
School: Marshall Barristers
Commit School: Tallmadge State Terriers
1947: .430/.485/.553, 131 PA, 14 2B, 28 RBI, SB
Career: .439/.495/.540, 499 PA, 40 2B, 2 3B, 109 RBI, 18 SB

Born and raised in beautiful Los Angeles, California, I wish I could send Fred McHenry to one of the GWL ballclubs. The four year starter didn't hit a single home run in 98 games for the Barristers, and was caught (1) just as often as he successfully stole (1) as a high school senior. A player like that doesn't really have an FABL future, especially when you hit over .450 just once (.455, SO). He'll head to Tallmadge State, where he can hopefully add some muscle and hit a few longballs.

21st Round, 337th Overall: RHP Jacob Larry
School: Whittier Condors
Commit School: Redwood University Mammoths
1947: 8-2, 91.1 IP, 2.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 55 BB, 100 K
Career: 29-10, 383.1 IP, 2.56 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 179 BB, 411 K

A four year starter at Whittier, Jacob Larry wants over $3,000 to forego his commitment to Redwood University, and it just isn't worth it for us. And as another Cali kid, I'm sure a GWL team would be more then willing to give him that. Larry's best season came as a freshman, where he went 6-3 with a 1.94 ERA and 102 strikeouts, while sporting a 3.5 K/BB and 1.12 WHIP. By time he was a senior, his K/BB was below 2, and after that freshman season he never had an ERA below 2.50. He's a flyball pitcher best suited for the pen, and will need to improve vastly if he wants to join an FABL club.

Or you know, just demand a signing bonus relative to his skill...

22nd Round, 353rd Overall: 2B Bill Carrier
School: Greenville Raiders
Commit School: Eastern State Monitors
1947: .441/.483/.735, 116 PA, 12 2B, 6 3B, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 14 SB
Career: .445/.494/.693, 248 PA, 22 2B, 13 3B, 2 HR, 58 RBI, 32 SB

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Bill Carrier spent most of his childhood there, but moved to Pennsylvania as a junior to attend Greenville High School and play for their baseball team. He bounced around some, playing first, second, short, and left for the Raiders, and hit .445 with 2 homers, 58 RBIs, and 32 steals in 49 games. He's on the smaller side, just 5'9'' and 150 pounds, but he has an above average contact tool, good speed, and will draw a lot of walks. I'm undecided on what to do with him, as he may be worth signing as a back of the bench player.

23rd Round, 369th Overall: LF Curt Boyle
School: Altus Pioneers
Commit School: Darnell State Legislators
1947: .406/.440/.566, 116 PA, 7 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 28 RBI, 6 SB
Career: .404/.439/.587, 237 PA, 16 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 56 RBI, 11 SB

A left fielder only who barely hit above .400 and slugged under .600 for his career with limited speed? Yeah, easy pass... He does have a good work ethic, but when the highlight of your prep career is 4 homers as a junior, your chances of debuting are slim. He'll be a Legislator, just not one who resides in Lincoln.

24th Round, 385th Overall: 2B Tex Kelly
School: Gateway Christian University Cougars
1947: .275/.358/.341, 288 PA, 6 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 40 RBI, 11 SB
Career: .266/.354/.371, 1,128 PA, 32 2B, 4 3B, 21 HR, 175 RBI, 82 SB

Woah! A college player! They do exist this late!

Tex Kelly was a Cougar for four years, and you know what, he can join the Cougar organization. His time with us may be short, but we have plenty of veteran depth pieces in the farm that probably should be cut, and at 22 Kelly could probably be pushed up to San Jose or Lincoln. His lack of versatility may hurt him, he just plays second base, but he did hit .266/.354/.371 against "Good" competition, has a good eye and makeup, and can do some work on the basepaths. He's going to be one of the last guys to sign as he's below slot, but he could get a few pro at bats before calling it quits. Hard work pays off!

25th Round, 401st Overall: C Billy Haugen
School: San Antonio Techsters
Commit School: Red River State Rowdies
1947: .423/.440/.532, 119 PA, 4 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 2 SB
Career: .418/.432/.502, 241 PA, 11 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 6 SB

Exactly 400 players were selected before Billy Haugen, and it's not all that hard to figure out why. Sure, being a 6'3'' catcher is interesting enough, but he walked just 4 times in 47 games and hit just 14 extra bae hits. No power, no eye, no speed. Is there even a glove? At least with his body frame, there's hope he improves in the future, and at least Red River State has someone to place behind the plate. Besides, someone his height who plays on the baseball team? College should be a blast!

The regular report will come out some time tonight, likely late, but let me tell you... I love seeing Sal Pestilli on the roster! Even if it comes with a 79 WRC+!

It can only go up, right? Right??? RIGHT!!!

Please tell me it can go up...

This second half sure will be interesting....

06-21-2023, 01:11 PM	#1134
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,028	1947 Draft: Rounds 18-25 18th Round, 289th Overall: CF Goldie Smith School: Marietta Panthers Commit School: Western Florida Wolves 1947: .489/.560/.685, 112 PA, 13 2B, 3B, HR, 30 RBI, 14 SB Career: .467/.540/.665, 218 PA, 26 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 56 RBI, 28 SB A two year starter at his high school in Marietta, Georgia, Goldie Smith raised his average over 40 points as a senior with an extra walk and one less strikeout. As enticing as that sounds, he doesn't have much power and hits too many ground balls, and while he's quick, he's not very fast. He's also moody and isn't fun to be around when his team loses. He could be a decent fourth outfielder, but I think he's best suited if we let him attend Western Florida. There's not really much space for him, but if we get desperate for an outfielder, his $1,500 bonus isn't too bad. 19th Round, 305th Overall: LHP Herb Bloom School: Crisfield Crabbers Commit School: Coastal State Eagles 1947: 6-5, 111 IP, 3.49 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 51 BB, 84 K Career: 29-14, 447.1 IP, 2.84 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 181 BB, 414 K A four year starter for the Crisfield Crabbers, Herb Bloom was simply put not effective as a senior. If he was a Cougar, his 3.49 ERA would rank fourth in our rotation, and he played high schoolers not FABL stars. His best year came as a freshman, where he was 9-2 with a 2.38 ERA and 138 strikeouts in 121 innings. He doesn't look like a future starter, but three years at Coastal State could help elevate his draft status. 20th Round, 321st Overall: CF Fred McHenry School: Marshall Barristers Commit School: Tallmadge State Terriers 1947: .430/.485/.553, 131 PA, 14 2B, 28 RBI, SB Career: .439/.495/.540, 499 PA, 40 2B, 2 3B, 109 RBI, 18 SB Born and raised in beautiful Los Angeles, California, I wish I could send Fred McHenry to one of the GWL ballclubs. The four year starter didn't hit a single home run in 98 games for the Barristers, and was caught (1) just as often as he successfully stole (1) as a high school senior. A player like that doesn't really have an FABL future, especially when you hit over .450 just once (.455, SO). He'll head to Tallmadge State, where he can hopefully add some muscle and hit a few longballs. 21st Round, 337th Overall: RHP Jacob Larry School: Whittier Condors Commit School: Redwood University Mammoths 1947: 8-2, 91.1 IP, 2.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 55 BB, 100 K Career: 29-10, 383.1 IP, 2.56 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 179 BB, 411 K A four year starter at Whittier, Jacob Larry wants over $3,000 to forego his commitment to Redwood University, and it just isn't worth it for us. And as another Cali kid, I'm sure a GWL team would be more then willing to give him that. Larry's best season came as a freshman, where he went 6-3 with a 1.94 ERA and 102 strikeouts, while sporting a 3.5 K/BB and 1.12 WHIP. By time he was a senior, his K/BB was below 2, and after that freshman season he never had an ERA below 2.50. He's a flyball pitcher best suited for the pen, and will need to improve vastly if he wants to join an FABL club. Or you know, just demand a signing bonus relative to his skill... 22nd Round, 353rd Overall: 2B Bill Carrier School: Greenville Raiders Commit School: Eastern State Monitors 1947: .441/.483/.735, 116 PA, 12 2B, 6 3B, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 14 SB Career: .445/.494/.693, 248 PA, 22 2B, 13 3B, 2 HR, 58 RBI, 32 SB Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Bill Carrier spent most of his childhood there, but moved to Pennsylvania as a junior to attend Greenville High School and play for their baseball team. He bounced around some, playing first, second, short, and left for the Raiders, and hit .445 with 2 homers, 58 RBIs, and 32 steals in 49 games. He's on the smaller side, just 5'9'' and 150 pounds, but he has an above average contact tool, good speed, and will draw a lot of walks. I'm undecided on what to do with him, as he may be worth signing as a back of the bench player. 23rd Round, 369th Overall: LF Curt Boyle School: Altus Pioneers Commit School: Darnell State Legislators 1947: .406/.440/.566, 116 PA, 7 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 28 RBI, 6 SB Career: .404/.439/.587, 237 PA, 16 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 56 RBI, 11 SB A left fielder only who barely hit above .400 and slugged under .600 for his career with limited speed? Yeah, easy pass... He does have a good work ethic, but when the highlight of your prep career is 4 homers as a junior, your chances of debuting are slim. He'll be a Legislator, just not one who resides in Lincoln. 24th Round, 385th Overall: 2B Tex Kelly School: Gateway Christian University Cougars 1947: .275/.358/.341, 288 PA, 6 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 40 RBI, 11 SB Career: .266/.354/.371, 1,128 PA, 32 2B, 4 3B, 21 HR, 175 RBI, 82 SB Woah! A college player! They do exist this late! Tex Kelly was a Cougar for four years, and you know what, he can join the Cougar organization. His time with us may be short, but we have plenty of veteran depth pieces in the farm that probably should be cut, and at 22 Kelly could probably be pushed up to San Jose or Lincoln. His lack of versatility may hurt him, he just plays second base, but he did hit .266/.354/.371 against "Good" competition, has a good eye and makeup, and can do some work on the basepaths. He's going to be one of the last guys to sign as he's below slot, but he could get a few pro at bats before calling it quits. Hard work pays off! 25th Round, 401st Overall: C Billy Haugen School: San Antonio Techsters Commit School: Red River State Rowdies 1947: .423/.440/.532, 119 PA, 4 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 2 SB Career: .418/.432/.502, 241 PA, 11 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 30 RBI, 6 SB Exactly 400 players were selected before Billy Haugen, and it's not all that hard to figure out why. Sure, being a 6'3'' catcher is interesting enough, but he walked just 4 times in 47 games and hit just 14 extra bae hits. No power, no eye, no speed. Is there even a glove? At least with his body frame, there's hope he improves in the future, and at least Red River State has someone to place behind the plate. Besides, someone his height who plays on the baseball team? College should be a blast! The regular report will come out some time tonight, likely late, but let me tell you... I love seeing Sal Pestilli on the roster! Even if it comes with a 79 WRC+! It can only go up, right? Right??? RIGHT!!! Please tell me it can go up... This second half sure will be interesting....