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ayaghmour2 · 03-24-2024, 07:03 PM

21st Round, 334th Overall: RHP Mark Martin
School: St. Ignatius Wolfpack
Commit School: Pittsburgh State
1950: 6-3, 84 IP, 3.21 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 59 BB, 71 K
Career: 27-10, 364.1 IP, 2.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 170 BB, 357 K

A member of a high school I considered attending, Mark Martin was a four year starter at somewhat nearby St. Ignatius, where he went 27-10 in 52 starts. He got off to a good start as a freshman, going 7-1 with a 1.71 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 109 strikeouts. The only issue is he never came close to that, and even had two seasons with an ERA over 3. Donnie Jones (2.77) and Pete Papenfus (3.04) currently have better ERAs then Martin did as a senior, so I'm sure you can understand why I'm letting him go to Pittsburgh State. He needs more time, as none of his three pitches stick out right now. He does hit 87, so a velocity boost could improve his fastball, and he's the type to focus on baseball. Three years at Pittsburgh State should do him well, as I have to imagine he'll be higher then 21st his next time around.

22nd Round, 350th Overall: C Bill Hampton
School: Brandenburg Green Waves
Commit School: Smithfield College
1950: .425/.518/.571, 110 PA, 9 2B, HR, 23 RBI, SB
Career: .415/.513/.571, 459 PA, 30 2B, 3 3B, 7 HR, 95 RBI, 15 SB

An impossible to sign guy! Not too many of those anymore, but whether he wanted to or not, we don't need another catcher. Ed Freeman barely has room now, so no need to have him get stuck when he could be playing every day. A four year starter with the Green Waves, he hit .415 with 7 homers and 95 RBIs. He'll now head to Smithfield College in Rhode Island, where he'll be able to improve his defense behind the plate. He has a decent swing but not much else, so he'll have to work at it to improve his draft stock.

23rd Round, 366th Overall: CF Al Payne
School: Middlesboro Yellowjackets
Commit School: North Carolina Tech
1950: .416/.473/.566, 132 PA, 9 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 18 SB
Career: .420/.476/.599, 248 PA, 15 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 54 RBI, 39 SB

A two year starter at Middlesboro, Al Payne had an uninspiring run, though he played well enough to earn a scholarship at North Carolina Tech. One of the fastest players in the class, he's more interesting then a lot of the other AI picks, as he does a good job barreling the ball to all fields. With his speed, that's a huge plus, as any ball in play is a chance for him to make something happen. The only issue is he doesn't do that enough yet, and will get fooled by better pitchers. I don't plan on singing him, but I do see a scenario where a need arises, and he joins late in the summer.

24th Round, 382nd Overall: C Sam Moore
School: Pittsford Vikings
Commit School: Piedmont University
1950: .390/.484/.505, 125 PA, 6 2B, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 3 SB
Career: .412/.501/.600, 482 PA, 32 2B, 2 3B, 13 HR, 108 RBI, 20 SB

Our break glass in emergency catcher, Sam Moore was a four year starter at Pittsford. Unlike Bill Hampton, Moore would sign with us, and he could be a last resort catcher down in La Crosse. Aside for good discipline, he's not much of a hitter, and I believe his value lies in his defense. He's not the greatest player out there, but he could hit for some power if he fills out. There's a reason he lasted this long, so even if he signs he might not have much of a pro career.

25th Round, 398th Overall: CF Harry Hrubes
School: Carolina Poly
1950: .255/.278/.297, 249 PA, 5 2B, 3B, HR, 41 RBI, 34 SB
Career (COL): .263/.286/.327, 835 PA, 18 2B, 3 3B, 9 HR, 132 RBI, 107 SB
Career (HS): .412/.426/.512, 259 PA, 15 2B, 3 3B, HR, 61 RBI, 70 SB

Our 25th and final pick, Harry Hrubes looks like a typo, but instead he's a hard working outfielder who's been taken twice in the 25th Round. He was Mr. Irrelevant out of high school, and now the Carolina Poly center fielder was taken two spots earlier. He's fast and good and defense, and with a name like that, I'm really considering locking him up. He could be a gadget pinch runner type, and with his work ethic you never know what could happen. Though part of me would love to send him back to see if he could pull of the trifecta, being a 25th Rounder once again.

We'll continue to sign guys to make their season debut, but with most of the top guys signed we have three new top 100 prospects. Knowing baseball, someone outside will eventually join that mix, and with only four players signed I'm sure we'll have a few more additions to the top 500.

03-24-2024, 07:03 PM	#1376
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,136	1950 Draft: Rounds 21-25 21st Round, 334th Overall: RHP Mark Martin School: St. Ignatius Wolfpack Commit School: Pittsburgh State 1950: 6-3, 84 IP, 3.21 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 59 BB, 71 K Career: 27-10, 364.1 IP, 2.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 170 BB, 357 K A member of a high school I considered attending, Mark Martin was a four year starter at somewhat nearby St. Ignatius, where he went 27-10 in 52 starts. He got off to a good start as a freshman, going 7-1 with a 1.71 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 109 strikeouts. The only issue is he never came close to that, and even had two seasons with an ERA over 3. Donnie Jones (2.77) and Pete Papenfus (3.04) currently have better ERAs then Martin did as a senior, so I'm sure you can understand why I'm letting him go to Pittsburgh State. He needs more time, as none of his three pitches stick out right now. He does hit 87, so a velocity boost could improve his fastball, and he's the type to focus on baseball. Three years at Pittsburgh State should do him well, as I have to imagine he'll be higher then 21st his next time around. 22nd Round, 350th Overall: C Bill Hampton School: Brandenburg Green Waves Commit School: Smithfield College 1950: .425/.518/.571, 110 PA, 9 2B, HR, 23 RBI, SB Career: .415/.513/.571, 459 PA, 30 2B, 3 3B, 7 HR, 95 RBI, 15 SB An impossible to sign guy! Not too many of those anymore, but whether he wanted to or not, we don't need another catcher. Ed Freeman barely has room now, so no need to have him get stuck when he could be playing every day. A four year starter with the Green Waves, he hit .415 with 7 homers and 95 RBIs. He'll now head to Smithfield College in Rhode Island, where he'll be able to improve his defense behind the plate. He has a decent swing but not much else, so he'll have to work at it to improve his draft stock. 23rd Round, 366th Overall: CF Al Payne School: Middlesboro Yellowjackets Commit School: North Carolina Tech 1950: .416/.473/.566, 132 PA, 9 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 18 SB Career: .420/.476/.599, 248 PA, 15 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 54 RBI, 39 SB A two year starter at Middlesboro, Al Payne had an uninspiring run, though he played well enough to earn a scholarship at North Carolina Tech. One of the fastest players in the class, he's more interesting then a lot of the other AI picks, as he does a good job barreling the ball to all fields. With his speed, that's a huge plus, as any ball in play is a chance for him to make something happen. The only issue is he doesn't do that enough yet, and will get fooled by better pitchers. I don't plan on singing him, but I do see a scenario where a need arises, and he joins late in the summer. 24th Round, 382nd Overall: C Sam Moore School: Pittsford Vikings Commit School: Piedmont University 1950: .390/.484/.505, 125 PA, 6 2B, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 3 SB Career: .412/.501/.600, 482 PA, 32 2B, 2 3B, 13 HR, 108 RBI, 20 SB Our break glass in emergency catcher, Sam Moore was a four year starter at Pittsford. Unlike Bill Hampton, Moore would sign with us, and he could be a last resort catcher down in La Crosse. Aside for good discipline, he's not much of a hitter, and I believe his value lies in his defense. He's not the greatest player out there, but he could hit for some power if he fills out. There's a reason he lasted this long, so even if he signs he might not have much of a pro career. 25th Round, 398th Overall: CF Harry Hrubes School: Carolina Poly 1950: .255/.278/.297, 249 PA, 5 2B, 3B, HR, 41 RBI, 34 SB Career (COL): .263/.286/.327, 835 PA, 18 2B, 3 3B, 9 HR, 132 RBI, 107 SB Career (HS): .412/.426/.512, 259 PA, 15 2B, 3 3B, HR, 61 RBI, 70 SB Our 25th and final pick, Harry Hrubes looks like a typo, but instead he's a hard working outfielder who's been taken twice in the 25th Round. He was Mr. Irrelevant out of high school, and now the Carolina Poly center fielder was taken two spots earlier. He's fast and good and defense, and with a name like that, I'm really considering locking him up. He could be a gadget pinch runner type, and with his work ethic you never know what could happen. Though part of me would love to send him back to see if he could pull of the trifecta, being a 25th Rounder once again. We'll continue to sign guys to make their season debut, but with most of the top guys signed we have three new top 100 prospects. Knowing baseball, someone outside will eventually join that mix, and with only four players signed I'm sure we'll have a few more additions to the top 500.