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11th Round, 167th Overall: RHP Mike Peter
School: Jackson Mustangs
Commit School: St. George College
1951: 8-2, 108.1 IP, 1.74 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 27 BB, 127 K
Career: 31-7, 403 IP, 1.88 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 89 BB, 409 K

Part of what may make up for not being able to sign 5th Rounder Joe Holt is the addition of Mike Peter is the second portion of the draft, as Dixie Marsh thinks he could be a potential fifth starter due to his excellent command. A four year starter for the Jackson High School Mustangs, Peter had a career low 1.74 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with a career high 26.7 K%. He also struck out a career high 127 in a career high 108.1 innings pitched, and he's set to start his professional career in the near future for La Crosse. A three pitch pitcher, Peter relies on his mid 80s sinker, an offering that generates a ton of groundballs. That's a huge help in Chicago, and while the stuff isn't great, he keeps the ball out of the heart of the zone. Walks should be kept to a minimum, even if strikeouts are low too, and he should be able to pitch deep into games. I'm not sure if there will be a spot in the Lions rotation for him to start in, but he'll be considered a starter even if he's only projected to be a borderline starter at this point.

12th Round, 183rd Overall: LHP Don Grossi
School: Eastern State Redbirds
1951: 7-6, 118.2 IP, 4.32 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 59 BB, 104 K
Career (COL): 21-16, 349.2 IP, 3.84 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 148 BB, 312 K
Career (HS): 29-2, 306 IP, 1.21 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 61 BB, 446 K

It was a pitcher with the second pick as well, as we added college lefty Don Grossi in the 12th. Formerly a standout prep pitcher, Grossi went 29-2 with a 1.21 ERA in three seasons, including a perfect 10-0 with a 0.97 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 159 strikeouts in 15 starts. This got him a 14th Round selection by the Minutemen, but he instead decided to go to Eastern State. At first, it looked to be a wise move, as he went 8-4 with a 3.04 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 107 strikeouts as a freshman. Unfortunately, he couldn't come close to that, and saw ERAs above 4 in the following two seasons. Like Peter, he's a mid-80s sinkerballer who throws three pitches, with stuff that may not be good enough to start. The sinker is a good pitch, easily the best of the bunch, but he doesn't have the groundball tendencies you'd expect. Recently turned 21, I'm hesitant to sign him, but if we have enough open spots he'll be given a chance to fill a pen role initially.

13th Round, 199th Overall: RHP Ed Watson
School: Wapasha College Warriors
1951: 4-8, 106.2 IP, 4.89 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 69 BB, 96 K
Career (COL): 13-25, 358.1 IP, 5.05 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 259 BB, 300 K
Career (HS): 28-7, 351.2 IP, 1.84 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 112 BB, 427 K

The run of pitchers continued with another college, as we selected righty Ed Watson for the second time. Originally our 15th Rounder in 1948, I think Watson will sign this time, even if he wasn't that great at Wapasha College. Last season he had an ERA above 5, and his 4.89 as a junior was surprisingly his best. Another three pitch pitcher, he has a tendency to nibble, and his repertroie is raw and underdeveloped. That being said, he has a good makeup, and his profile could lead to success in the pen. His slider is the clear best pitch, and as a sidearmer it would be really tough to squared up for right handed hitters. He may have some home run issues, but I think he could eat some innings out of the pen.

14th Round, 215th Overall: CF Frank Selander
School: Steele Lions
Commit School: Carolina Poly
1951: .450/.500/.651, 120 PA, 10 2B, 4 HR, 34 RBI
Career: .450/.500/.651, 120 PA, 10 2B, 4 HR, 34 RBI

The first positional player selected, Frank Selander didn't play varsity ball until he was a senior, but the Ohio native had a decent senior season. The recently turned 18-year-old hit .450/.500/.651 with 4 homers and 34 RBIs, and earned himself a scholarship to Carolina Poly. They just won their first ever College World Series, and I'm sure in their repeat attempt Selander would be a huge boost. He has a quick bat and can hit over .270, but he's still learning to hit offspeed pitches. That may come with more experience, and with his muscle strength he could end up a double digit home run hitter as well. Both OSA and Dixie think he could fill a bench role, so there's definite upside here, but with how deep we are in the outfield, I might let him head to Carolina Poly so he can improve his future draft stock.

15th Round, 231st Overall: RHP Bert Wood
School: Dorsey Dons
Commit School: St. Dominic's
1951: 6-2, 81.1 IP, 1.77 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 33 BB, 126 K
Career: 21-8, 304.1 IP, 1.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 121 BB, 458 K

A fourth pitcher in five rounds, Bert Wood was a four year starter for the interestingly named Dorsey Dons. His best work came as a sophomore where he went 7-1 with a 1.34 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 130 strikeouts. Unfortunately that was followed up by his worst season, as he had his only ERA (2.42) and FIP (2.27) above 2 and worsts in most notable categories. Another three-pitch sinkerballer, Wood sits in the 85-87 range with below average pitches, making his future as a starter bleak. He doesn't have great command either, and will attend St. Dominic's in the fall where he will look to improve his skills.