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ayaghmour2 · 06-26-2024, 01:08 AM

16th Round, 247th Overall: CF Bob Powers
School: Cache Valley Cowboys
1951: .290/.348/.456, 279 PA, 10 2B, 3B, 10 HR, 43 RBI
Career (COL): .296/.360/.433, 1,104 PA, 40 2B, 7 3B, 27 HR, 188 RBI
Career (HS): .436/.496/.624, 234 PA, 22 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 55 RBI

The one and only college senior selected, Bob Power was drafted three rounds earlier last season by the Chiefs, and initially by the Kings in the 23rd Round out of high school. Powers had a nice power surge as a senior, hitting 10 of his 29 home runs this season. I think he'll be lucky to hit ten as a minor leaguer, but Dixie thinks he's got the potential to be an average power hitter. I don't think he'll get enough playing time to fulfil that, but he does project to have a decent bat. As a senior, he's the third and final player to get an offer today, and will fill a bench role on one of our lower minors teams. As an intelligent and well-spoken kid, he could be a good influence in the clubhouse, and he could eventually luck his way into a little bit of playing time.

17th Round, 263rd Overall: LHP Don Smith
School: Wisconsin Catholic Cavaliers
1951: 4-6, 98.2 IP, 5.11 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 63 BB, 77 K
Career (COL): 12-21, 323.1 IP, 5.11 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 63 BB, 77 K
Career (HS): 26-10, 355 IP, 2.61 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 161 BB, 397 K

Holy cow! These numbers are not pretty!

Originally a 22nd Round pick of the Sailors in 1948, Don Smith had an ugly freshman season, tagged with a lofty 6.45 ERA and 2.09 WHIP. His junior year was the only of his three seasons he walked fewer guys then he struck out, with 214 across his first two seasons. The only thing he does well is hit 89 with his fastball, and Smith will be returning to Wisconsin Catholic for a senior season.

18th Round, 279th Overall: RHP Don Landis
School: Shenandoah Valley State Blue Devils
1951: 4-8, 113 IP, 6.37 ERA, 1.81 WHIP, 69 BB, 63 K
Career (COL): 13-22, 325 IP, 6.56 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, 240 BB, 151 K
Career (HS): 26-8, 357 IP, 2.52 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 135 BB, 315 K

Oh boy... This isn't any good...

Don Landis will definitely be returning for his senior season at Shenandoah Valley State, as he was awful with the Blue Devils, including a 111 walk freshman year with a 0.4 K/BB that only beats David Molina. Just three pitches and a flyballer as well, Landis wouldn't ever be any good on the Cougars. There just isn't much to like.

19th Round, 295th Overall: 1B Dan Williams
School: Gettysburg Warriors
Commit McHenry College
1951: .429/.472/.551, 106 PA, 7 2B, 3B, HR, 26 RBI
Career: .432/.480/.583, 229 PA, 19 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 52 RBI

Dan Williams is a first basemen without power, and has some of the shortest scouting reports there are. He'll go to McHenry College.

20th Round, 311st Overall: CF Johnny McMillan
School: Topeka State Braves
1951: .279/.349/.459, 244 PA, 3 2B, 3B, 12 HR, 41 RBI
Career (COL): .272/.345/.459, 745 PA, 15 2B, 3 3B, 28 HR, 132 RBI
Career (HS): .411/.486/.623, 481 PA, 31 2B, 8 3B, 13 HR, 114 RBI

A center fielder with legitimate power, Johnny McMillan hit 10 homers last season and 12 more as a junior, totaling 28 in his three seasons at Topeka State. He has great speed and plays good defense in center, giving him a reasonable floor as a fifth outfielder. He likely fell due to some concerns about his temper, but I think we'll be able to fit him onto one of our minor league rosters. I don't expect him to get any starts, but despite being taken so late, he's one of the more interesting AI picks.

21st Round, 327th Overall: SS Owen Collins
School: Carolina Poly Cardinals
1951: .270/.326/.435, 285 PA, 6 2B, 7 HR, 43 RBI
Career (COL): .272/.333/.364, 823 PA, 20 2B, 2 3B, 15 HR, 130 RBI
Career (HS): .402/.459/.615, 342 PA, 28 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 52 SB

A member of the World Champion Carolina Poly Cardinals, Owen Collins was probably less thrilled with us taking him, and may instead want to join Frank Selander at Carolina Poly next season. A three year starter since he failed to sign as an 11th Round Pick in 1948, Collins' versatility is a natural draw, and he even hit 7 homers this season. Experienced everywhere but catcher, first, and pitcher, he could be the next Tip Harrison should I tender him a contract. The bat isn't very good, but he's got excellent range and plenty of speed. I'm sure injuries will take their toll, and if we need a stopgap of any kind Collins could be that.

22nd Round, 343rd Overall: C Bill Grigsby
School: Mobile Maritime Middies
1951: .279/.381/.428, 260 PA, 6 2B, 9 HR, 48 RBI
Career: .271/.373/.375, 715 PA, 18 2B, 15 HR, 112 RBI

Three of the last four picks were catchers, and there's no way all three of them sign. There's even the chance none sign, but Grigsby has the advantage of being first. His work ethic will work in his favor as well, but there's not much to like about his bat. He did hit 9 homers, but a lot of college guys saw their power numbers increase, and he had just 6 the first three seasons.

23rd Round, 359th Overall: 3B Jim Carr
School: Joliet Wolves
Commit School: Weston
1951: .457/.505/.598, 105 PA, 8 2B, 3B, HR, 27 RBI
Career: .425/.480/.586, 285 PA, 26 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 82 RBI

The last non-catcher selected, Jim Carr is somewhat of a local kid, as he's from nearby Hammond, Indiana and went to school in Joliet. The home run power was gone for Carr senior year, but he hit a career best .457 with highs in OBP and WAR (1.5) before his selection. A smart kid who spent time at first and right as well as the hot corner, he got in to Weston for academic purposes and will likely be more successful in a traditional role then as a baseball player. He could be nice organization depth, but I don't envision wanting to cut someone for him.

24th Round, 375th Overall: C Duane Price
School: Georgia Baptist Gators
1951: .280/.331/.417, 218 PA, 6 2B, 8 HR, 41 RBI
Career: .266/.324/.364, 731 PA, 20 2B, 15 HR, 104 RBI

A three year starter at Georgia Baptist, Duane Price hit .266 with 15 homers and 104 RBIs. He's a decent defender with a decent eye, but he doesn't make enough contact to be a useful hitter. There's also not much power, and I can't see him hitting more then 10 in a season. I envision him returning for his senior season.

25th Round, 391st Overall: C Bill Woods
School: Lick-Wilmerding Tigers
Commit School: CC Los Angeles
1951: .457/.505/.598, 105 PA, 8 2B, 3B, HR, 27 RBI
Career: .425/.480/.586, 285 PA, 26 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 82 RBI

The most interesting thing about Bill Woods is that he went to a school with the absurd name Lick-Wilmerding Tigers. A four year starter at the uniquely named high school, Woods his a weight lifter who happens to play baseball, and the strength he adds doesn't lead to home runs. He never hit higher then the .417/.483/.621 from his freshman year, managing just 7 homers in 94 games. Expect him to be taken earlier in three seasons when he's eligible again.

06-26-2024, 01:08 AM	#1459
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,031	1951 Draft: Rounds 16-25 16th Round, 247th Overall: CF Bob Powers School: Cache Valley Cowboys 1951: .290/.348/.456, 279 PA, 10 2B, 3B, 10 HR, 43 RBI Career (COL): .296/.360/.433, 1,104 PA, 40 2B, 7 3B, 27 HR, 188 RBI Career (HS): .436/.496/.624, 234 PA, 22 2B, 5 3B, 2 HR, 55 RBI The one and only college senior selected, Bob Power was drafted three rounds earlier last season by the Chiefs, and initially by the Kings in the 23rd Round out of high school. Powers had a nice power surge as a senior, hitting 10 of his 29 home runs this season. I think he'll be lucky to hit ten as a minor leaguer, but Dixie thinks he's got the potential to be an average power hitter. I don't think he'll get enough playing time to fulfil that, but he does project to have a decent bat. As a senior, he's the third and final player to get an offer today, and will fill a bench role on one of our lower minors teams. As an intelligent and well-spoken kid, he could be a good influence in the clubhouse, and he could eventually luck his way into a little bit of playing time. 17th Round, 263rd Overall: LHP Don Smith School: Wisconsin Catholic Cavaliers 1951: 4-6, 98.2 IP, 5.11 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 63 BB, 77 K Career (COL): 12-21, 323.1 IP, 5.11 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 63 BB, 77 K Career (HS): 26-10, 355 IP, 2.61 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 161 BB, 397 K Holy cow! These numbers are not pretty! Originally a 22nd Round pick of the Sailors in 1948, Don Smith had an ugly freshman season, tagged with a lofty 6.45 ERA and 2.09 WHIP. His junior year was the only of his three seasons he walked fewer guys then he struck out, with 214 across his first two seasons. The only thing he does well is hit 89 with his fastball, and Smith will be returning to Wisconsin Catholic for a senior season. 18th Round, 279th Overall: RHP Don Landis School: Shenandoah Valley State Blue Devils 1951: 4-8, 113 IP, 6.37 ERA, 1.81 WHIP, 69 BB, 63 K Career (COL): 13-22, 325 IP, 6.56 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, 240 BB, 151 K Career (HS): 26-8, 357 IP, 2.52 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 135 BB, 315 K Oh boy... This isn't any good... Don Landis will definitely be returning for his senior season at Shenandoah Valley State, as he was awful with the Blue Devils, including a 111 walk freshman year with a 0.4 K/BB that only beats David Molina. Just three pitches and a flyballer as well, Landis wouldn't ever be any good on the Cougars. There just isn't much to like. 19th Round, 295th Overall: 1B Dan Williams School: Gettysburg Warriors Commit McHenry College 1951: .429/.472/.551, 106 PA, 7 2B, 3B, HR, 26 RBI Career: .432/.480/.583, 229 PA, 19 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 52 RBI Dan Williams is a first basemen without power, and has some of the shortest scouting reports there are. He'll go to McHenry College. 20th Round, 311st Overall: CF Johnny McMillan School: Topeka State Braves 1951: .279/.349/.459, 244 PA, 3 2B, 3B, 12 HR, 41 RBI Career (COL): .272/.345/.459, 745 PA, 15 2B, 3 3B, 28 HR, 132 RBI Career (HS): .411/.486/.623, 481 PA, 31 2B, 8 3B, 13 HR, 114 RBI A center fielder with legitimate power, Johnny McMillan hit 10 homers last season and 12 more as a junior, totaling 28 in his three seasons at Topeka State. He has great speed and plays good defense in center, giving him a reasonable floor as a fifth outfielder. He likely fell due to some concerns about his temper, but I think we'll be able to fit him onto one of our minor league rosters. I don't expect him to get any starts, but despite being taken so late, he's one of the more interesting AI picks. 21st Round, 327th Overall: SS Owen Collins School: Carolina Poly Cardinals 1951: .270/.326/.435, 285 PA, 6 2B, 7 HR, 43 RBI Career (COL): .272/.333/.364, 823 PA, 20 2B, 2 3B, 15 HR, 130 RBI Career (HS): .402/.459/.615, 342 PA, 28 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR, 52 SB A member of the World Champion Carolina Poly Cardinals, Owen Collins was probably less thrilled with us taking him, and may instead want to join Frank Selander at Carolina Poly next season. A three year starter since he failed to sign as an 11th Round Pick in 1948, Collins' versatility is a natural draw, and he even hit 7 homers this season. Experienced everywhere but catcher, first, and pitcher, he could be the next Tip Harrison should I tender him a contract. The bat isn't very good, but he's got excellent range and plenty of speed. I'm sure injuries will take their toll, and if we need a stopgap of any kind Collins could be that. 22nd Round, 343rd Overall: C Bill Grigsby School: Mobile Maritime Middies 1951: .279/.381/.428, 260 PA, 6 2B, 9 HR, 48 RBI Career: .271/.373/.375, 715 PA, 18 2B, 15 HR, 112 RBI Three of the last four picks were catchers, and there's no way all three of them sign. There's even the chance none sign, but Grigsby has the advantage of being first. His work ethic will work in his favor as well, but there's not much to like about his bat. He did hit 9 homers, but a lot of college guys saw their power numbers increase, and he had just 6 the first three seasons. 23rd Round, 359th Overall: 3B Jim Carr School: Joliet Wolves Commit School: Weston 1951: .457/.505/.598, 105 PA, 8 2B, 3B, HR, 27 RBI Career: .425/.480/.586, 285 PA, 26 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 82 RBI The last non-catcher selected, Jim Carr is somewhat of a local kid, as he's from nearby Hammond, Indiana and went to school in Joliet. The home run power was gone for Carr senior year, but he hit a career best .457 with highs in OBP and WAR (1.5) before his selection. A smart kid who spent time at first and right as well as the hot corner, he got in to Weston for academic purposes and will likely be more successful in a traditional role then as a baseball player. He could be nice organization depth, but I don't envision wanting to cut someone for him. 24th Round, 375th Overall: C Duane Price School: Georgia Baptist Gators 1951: .280/.331/.417, 218 PA, 6 2B, 8 HR, 41 RBI Career: .266/.324/.364, 731 PA, 20 2B, 15 HR, 104 RBI A three year starter at Georgia Baptist, Duane Price hit .266 with 15 homers and 104 RBIs. He's a decent defender with a decent eye, but he doesn't make enough contact to be a useful hitter. There's also not much power, and I can't see him hitting more then 10 in a season. I envision him returning for his senior season. 25th Round, 391st Overall: C Bill Woods School: Lick-Wilmerding Tigers Commit School: CC Los Angeles 1951: .457/.505/.598, 105 PA, 8 2B, 3B, HR, 27 RBI Career: .425/.480/.586, 285 PA, 26 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 82 RBI The most interesting thing about Bill Woods is that he went to a school with the absurd name Lick-Wilmerding Tigers. A four year starter at the uniquely named high school, Woods his a weight lifter who happens to play baseball, and the strength he adds doesn't lead to home runs. He never hit higher then the .417/.483/.621 from his freshman year, managing just 7 homers in 94 games. Expect him to be taken earlier in three seasons when he's eligible again.