If you had the 1st overall pick of a 2012 MLB fantasy draft (OOTP)...

Jack Parkman · 07-14-2012, 10:08 PM

Who would be your selection and why?

I would have to take Stephen Strasburg, guy is just an animal and will be an anchor for years if he can keep that elbow okay.

note: this includes prospects!

cody8200 · 07-14-2012, 10:53 PM

If injury history is included, I would take Clayton Kershaw. Only 24. Incredibly dominant and no tommy John surgery.

MizzouRah · 07-14-2012, 11:46 PM

In my ootp 11 MLB QS I chose Albert Pujols.. but in hindsight, Bryce Harper has been dominant the past 10 years.

eternal · 07-15-2012, 12:05 AM

Bryce Harper for me.

I'd take a position player rather than a pitcher with the #1 just based on the injury risk for any pitcher. Strasburg is amazing though if he doesn't get injured. He's listed as fragile but has pitched 220+ innings every season from 2012-2016 in my current game. (Ironically, Kershaw had to have Tommy John surgery, but that was a year after he posted a 1.65 ERA (!) 2013 season.)

The Wolf · 07-15-2012, 12:38 AM

Isn't this in the wrong forum?

MizzouRah · 07-15-2012, 02:14 AM

My ootp 11 MLB QS fantasy draft league:

Harper

Strasburg

Kershaw retired after only 4 seasons.

The best pitcher has been Chad Billingsley and I've had him for 8 seasons. He has 188 W's. (I erased all the history before starting)

MizzouRah · 07-15-2012, 02:20 AM

I'm guessing Harper will be my first HOF inductee at some point.

Jack Parkman · 07-15-2012, 03:50 AM

harper cant be denied he is just a beast

damientheomen3 · 07-15-2012, 05:51 AM

Ryan Braun. Part homerism, but he's also a beast.

ajenko80 · 07-15-2012, 07:14 AM

Mike Trout thank you very much.

Will be a perennial 30/30 threat and is a demon in center field.

Even if he regresses in the second half he will still be rookie of the year, if not, then you can tack on an MVP award to the Rookie of the year.

Has been awesome seeing both Trout, and to a lesser extent, Harper make an impact this season

Cod · 07-15-2012, 08:31 AM

I know he's 27, but I'd go with Troy Tulowitzki. Short is one of the toughest position to field a great player. Usually you can find good offense or defense, but rarely both.

Like others have said earlier, I don't think I'd ever pick a pitcher in the first round of a fantasy draft.

Jack Parkman · 07-15-2012, 04:40 PM

What about McCutchen or Hamilton?

Cliche · 07-15-2012, 04:42 PM

Think I'd have to go with Trout.

Cod · 07-15-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Parkman

What about McCutchen or Hamilton?

Hamilton may be a little old if you're starting from scratch. If you're an AL team, you will get a few more years of DH-time, but any NL team would likely only get 4-years of all-star performances.

Jack Parkman · 07-15-2012, 05:34 PM

Yeah, im interested in seeing different guys rather than trout harper lol

ajenko80 · 07-15-2012, 07:08 PM

If is between Hamilton and McCutchen then it would have to be McCutchen.

eternal · 07-15-2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajenko80

Mike Trout thank you very much.

Will be a perennial 30/30 threat and is a demon in center field.

Even if he regresses in the second half he will still be rookie of the year, if not, then you can tack on an MVP award to the Rookie of the year.

Has been awesome seeing both Trout, and to a lesser extent, Harper make an impact this season

Trout would be my pick IRL but in my OOTP games so far he doesn't seem to produce as well offensively. Maybe just my luck or TCR. I haven't checked his starting ratings. But really, ask any MLB scout this question and they would tell you Trout or Harper.

rudel.dietrich · 07-15-2012, 07:30 PM

Hank Steinbrenner

Then I would just buy all your damn players

Cryomaniac · 07-15-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudel.dietrich

Hank Steinbrenner

Then I would just buy all your damn players

Lol, I'm not sure owners are available in fantasy drafts.

And me saying that reminds me of the pseudo-philosophical question of whether there are in fact technically around 7 billion free agents in the world...

jbergey22 · 07-15-2012, 08:51 PM

Id take Trout as well.

He brings everything to the table. Average, Power, Speed, and defense. Nothing easier to build around than that.

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cody8200 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,436	If injury history is included, I would take Clayton Kershaw. Only 24. Incredibly dominant and no tommy John surgery. __________________ Sharp Guys Web Design - Twitter: @sharpguysweb

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MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	In my ootp 11 MLB QS I chose Albert Pujols.. but in hindsight, Bryce Harper has been dominant the past 10 years. Last edited by MizzouRah; 07-15-2012 at 02:06 AM.

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Jack Parkman Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 85	harper cant be denied he is just a beast __________________ "God Damn Parkman and his Shimmy" -Harry Doyle (Major League II)

07-15-2012, 08:31 AM	#11
Cod All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,172	I know he's 27, but I'd go with Troy Tulowitzki. Short is one of the toughest position to field a great player. Usually you can find good offense or defense, but rarely both. Like others have said earlier, I don't think I'd ever pick a pitcher in the first round of a fantasy draft. Last edited by Cod; 05-22-2023 at 08:28 AM.

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Jack Parkman Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 85	What about McCutchen or Hamilton? __________________ "God Damn Parkman and his Shimmy" -Harry Doyle (Major League II)

07-14-2012, 10:08 PM	#1
Jack Parkman Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 85	If you had the 1st overall pick of a 2012 MLB fantasy draft (OOTP)... Who would be your selection and why? I would have to take Stephen Strasburg, guy is just an animal and will be an anchor for years if he can keep that elbow okay. note: this includes prospects! __________________ "God Damn Parkman and his Shimmy" -Harry Doyle (Major League II)

07-15-2012, 12:05 AM	#4
eternal Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 57	Bryce Harper for me. I'd take a position player rather than a pitcher with the #1 just based on the injury risk for any pitcher. Strasburg is amazing though if he doesn't get injured. He's listed as fragile but has pitched 220+ innings every season from 2012-2016 in my current game. (Ironically, Kershaw had to have Tommy John surgery, but that was a year after he posted a 1.65 ERA (!) 2013 season.)

07-15-2012, 02:14 AM	#6
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	My ootp 11 MLB QS fantasy draft league: Harper Strasburg Kershaw retired after only 4 seasons. The best pitcher has been Chad Billingsley and I've had him for 8 seasons. He has 188 W's. (I erased all the history before starting)

07-15-2012, 02:20 AM	#7
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	I'm guessing Harper will be my first HOF inductee at some point.

07-15-2012, 07:14 AM	#10
ajenko80 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 83	Mike Trout thank you very much. Will be a perennial 30/30 threat and is a demon in center field. Even if he regresses in the second half he will still be rookie of the year, if not, then you can tack on an MVP award to the Rookie of the year. Has been awesome seeing both Trout, and to a lesser extent, Harper make an impact this season

07-15-2012, 04:42 PM	#13
Cliche Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 210	Think I'd have to go with Trout. __________________ GUBA - Bogota Toros

07-15-2012, 05:34 PM	#15
Jack Parkman Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 85	Yeah, im interested in seeing different guys rather than trout harper lol __________________ "God Damn Parkman and his Shimmy" -Harry Doyle (Major League II)

07-15-2012, 07:08 PM	#16
ajenko80 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 83	If is between Hamilton and McCutchen then it would have to be McCutchen.

07-15-2012, 07:30 PM	#18
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	Hank Steinbrenner Then I would just buy all your damn players

07-15-2012, 08:51 PM	#20
jbergey22 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,481	Id take Trout as well. He brings everything to the table. Average, Power, Speed, and defense. Nothing easier to build around than that.