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Old 09-16-2019, 12:02 PM   #511
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I just meant to say that it is rare that the very last player I choose in the draft actually has any ratings that have potential to be elite (in this case his stuff rating and 2 possible plus pitches.) And the character traits to make development more likely.
The fact that he is already 21 means there won't be much time for some random talent change to kick in and make him a borderline prospect. I'm talking a guy who might be good enough for a September call-up/cup of coffee. Almost surely no more than that. But stranger things have happened. Not much stranger perhaps, admittedly.
Hopefully he can develop some movement, and not kill anybody with his Nuke LaLoosh control.
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