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gskweres9 · 03-08-2018, 10:59 PM

June 17, 1961

PILOTS SIGN PAIR OF PROSPECTS

The Atlanta Pilots signed a pair of prospects, as young players across the country have wrapped up their high school and college seasons.

The Pilots signed outfielder Jimmy Wynn and infielder Bert Campaneris, two touted prospects.

Wynn, nicknamed the Toy Cannon, is known for his massive power despite his diminutive size.

Campaneris has very good speed, and could play multiple positions across the diamond, from catcher to first base to shortstop.

The 19-year-olds are expected to slot into the Pilots starting lineup immediately, and manager Charlie Grimm hopes the two will be a boost to the Continental League's worst offense.

"It's no secret that we've had trouble scoring runs. These two kids are talented guys and we're going to count on them to help us out. You have to give credit to our front office for signing such young and talented guys," Grimm said.

The Pilots are 20-42 and have the worst record in the Continental League.

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Elsewhere in the Continental League

The Pilots weren't the only team that signed a young prospect, as the Houston Colt .45s added pitching prospect Fergie Jenkins. Similar to the Pilots with Wynn and Campaneris, the Colts will use Jenkins immediately, slotting him in their rotation.

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gskweres9 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 439	*June 17, 1961* PILOTS SIGN PAIR OF PROSPECTS The Atlanta Pilots signed a pair of prospects, as young players across the country have wrapped up their high school and college seasons. The Pilots signed outfielder Jimmy Wynn and infielder Bert Campaneris, two touted prospects. Wynn, nicknamed the Toy Cannon, is known for his massive power despite his diminutive size. Campaneris has very good speed, and could play multiple positions across the diamond, from catcher to first base to shortstop. The 19-year-olds are expected to slot into the Pilots starting lineup immediately, and manager Charlie Grimm hopes the two will be a boost to the Continental League's worst offense. "It's no secret that we've had trouble scoring runs. These two kids are talented guys and we're going to count on them to help us out. You have to give credit to our front office for signing such young and talented guys," Grimm said. The Pilots are 20-42 and have the worst record in the Continental League. Elsewhere in the Continental League The Pilots weren't the only team that signed a young prospect, as the Houston Colt .45s added pitching prospect Fergie Jenkins. Similar to the Pilots with Wynn and Campaneris, the Colts will use Jenkins immediately, slotting him in their rotation. Last edited by gskweres9; 03-08-2018 at 11:19 PM.