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1906 Where Are They Now?
Top Prospects:
Nate Verity - The number one prospect in 1901 has had an average career with the Devil Rays. He was the Rookie of the Year in 1902, led the league in HR in 1904 with 8, and won the Silver Slugger for LF in 1905.
Career MLB Stats: 3457 PA, .337 wOBA, 122 wRC+, -29.3 ZR
Eleneki Gumlaw - The top pitching prospect in 1901 has spent most of his time with the Orioles but signed with the Cardinals last year and the Expos this year. He is a middle reliever as that changeup never got to its potential.
Career MLB Stats: 175 G, 84 BB, 101 K, 1.9 WAR
Draftees:
Jonathan Burleson - The number one draft prospect in 1901 had his potential drop to the basement in 1903. He spent a little bit of time in the Majors with the Orioles but has otherwise been minor league filler material.
Career MLB Stats: 106 PA, .286 wOBA, 83 wRC+, -2.4 ZR
Joe Herberholz - The top high schooler in the 1901 draft is currently a reliever with the Reds. His ceiling also dropped in 1903 as he was never able to master the curveball and slider.
Career MLB Stats: 3 G, 0 BB, 2 K, 0.1 WAR
Joe Ramage - The number one pick in the draft in 1901 failed to sign and returned to the draft next year, only to be drafted by the Giants again. He did sign the second time. He is one of the top pitchers in the league with 11 shutouts under his belt in 3 years.
Career MLB Stats: 105 G, 186 BB, 311 K, 13.0 WAR
Award Winners:
Nico Verano - He was an All-Star and the Rookie of the Year in 1901. He had a couple of solid seasons following in 1902 and 1903 but has spent 1904 through 1906 traveling between the Major and Minor Leagues.
Career MLB Stats: 2139 PA, .317 wOBA, 105 wRC+, 14.8 ZR
Alfredo Cruz - The NL Rookie of the Year has fared slightly better - maintaining above average stats, along with two Gold Glove awards at 2B.
Career MLB Stats: 3187 PA, .307 wOBA, 100 wRC+, 78.3 ZR
Other:
Nate Clements - The top FA in the 1901 offseason just recently became a free agent again and signed with the Athletics. He was the league's premier power hitter in 1901-1903 and will be looking to make a Hall of Fame case with his final few years before retirement.
Career MLB Stats: 4720, .348 wOBA, 124 wRC+, 169.1 ZR
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