Quite an Inspiration-- Even if He is Digital

ChiefWahoo · 06-03-2015, 02:43 PM

I just decided to draft this young man in the second round of the June Amateur Draft, and figured he must have the most tremendous underdog story in the history of professional baseball. "Blind Tom" Holland, went to the Ohio State School for the Blind, due to his apparent inability to see; however, he ended up becoming the 62nd overall pick in the MLB Draft. He is a true inspiration to all of us dreamers, overcoming a disability that prevents him from doing so much as seeing the ball while batting. Nonetheless, he boasted a .496 batting average during his senior year of high school! Quite appropriately, he has a Very High work ethic.

Garrett67 · 06-03-2015, 03:39 PM

If baseball doesn't work out for him, he can become an umpire.

OakDragon · 06-03-2015, 03:53 PM

Probably a good knuckleball hitter, since I hear they tend to giggle at you when they go by.

ThatSeventiesGuy · 06-03-2015, 04:11 PM

"Tommy" Holland? Maybe he's deaf and mute, too.

Ain't got no distractions, plays by sense of smell. He can't hear no hecklers, hits that ball like hell That deaf, dumb and blind kid...sure plays some mean baseball...

HopefulCubsFan9 · 06-05-2015, 12:40 AM

I drafted a blind guy in one of my fictional leagues 7th overall back in ootp 14. Ended his career in the hall of fame finishing in the top 15 in batting average.

Déjà Bru · 06-05-2015, 09:38 AM

Three "thanks" expended in one thread. Look, they're not like M&Ms, you know? That's enough for one day. It takes effort for me to be that pleasant.

Westheim · 06-05-2015, 09:54 AM

I don't see what's so funny about this.

Déjà Bru · 06-05-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

I don't see what's so funny about this.

True, considering the affliction. But I think we are laughing at a ridiculous juxtaposition offered by the game (and a couple of innocuous follow-up comments), not about blind people themselves.

Westheim · 06-05-2015, 10:07 AM

I should have typed see in bold above.

Déjà Bru · 06-05-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

I should have typed see in bold above.

Ah, I s. . . Oh, never mind.

EDIT: Darn it, that's FOUR "thanks" in this thread, now.

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actionjackson · 06-05-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Three "thanks" expended in one thread. Look, they're not like M&Ms, you know? That's enough for one day. It takes effort for me to be that pleasant.

Wait...Wut? They're not candy? Dagnab it!

msupoke · 06-05-2015, 05:18 PM

I read about him when he was a high schooler. He said, "I have faith that the Lord will guide my talents." What kid of faith? All together...

ChiefWahoo · 06-05-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HopefulCubsFan9

I drafted a blind guy in one of my fictional leagues 7th overall back in ootp 14. Ended his career in the hall of fame finishing in the top 15 in batting average.

Do you happen to have a picture of his stats and the school he went to? I hope my Tom turns out to have a similarly successful career!

IsaacR · 06-28-2015, 04:26 PM

Scout: He makes great contact, but that eye rating is a sure 20.

Honorable_Pawn · 06-28-2015, 04:31 PM

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Kent814 · 06-28-2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IsaacR

Scout: He makes great contact, but that eye rating is a sure 20.

1-20 scale or 20-80 scale?

IsaacR · 06-28-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kent814

1-20 scale or 20-80 scale?

That's up to you.

Wolf7099 · 06-29-2015, 02:10 PM

He wouldn't have 20/20 SIGHT!

06-03-2015, 02:43 PM	#1
ChiefWahoo Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 129	Quite an Inspiration-- Even if He is Digital I just decided to draft this young man in the second round of the June Amateur Draft, and figured he must have the most tremendous underdog story in the history of professional baseball. "Blind Tom" Holland, went to the Ohio State School for the Blind, due to his apparent inability to see; however, he ended up becoming the 62nd overall pick in the MLB Draft. He is a true inspiration to all of us dreamers, overcoming a disability that prevents him from doing so much as seeing the ball while batting. Nonetheless, he boasted a .496 batting average during his senior year of high school! Quite appropriately, he has a Very High work ethic. Attached Images Last edited by ChiefWahoo; 06-03-2015 at 02:44 PM.

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ThatSeventiesGuy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 3,429	"Tommy" Holland? Maybe he's deaf and mute, too. Ain't got no distractions, plays by sense of smell. He can't hear no hecklers, hits that ball like hell That deaf, dumb and blind kid...sure plays some mean baseball... __________________ https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...00&postcount=1

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Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,741	Three "thanks" expended in one thread. Look, they're not like M&Ms, you know? That's enough for one day. It takes effort for me to be that pleasant. __________________ - Bru

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Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 14,184	I should have typed see in bold above. __________________ Portland Raccoons, 96 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 * 2061 * 2071 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.

06-03-2015, 03:39 PM	#2
Garrett67 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Union City, Michigan Posts: 282	If baseball doesn't work out for him, he can become an umpire.

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OakDragon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 3,494	Probably a good knuckleball hitter, since I hear they tend to giggle at you when they go by.

06-05-2015, 12:40 AM	#5
HopefulCubsFan9 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 27	I drafted a blind guy in one of my fictional leagues 7th overall back in ootp 14. Ended his career in the hall of fame finishing in the top 15 in batting average.

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msupoke All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 621	I read about him when he was a high schooler. He said, "I have faith that the Lord will guide my talents." What kid of faith? All together...

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IsaacR Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 464	Scout: He makes great contact, but that eye rating is a sure 20.

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Wolf7099 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 9	He wouldn't have 20/20 SIGHT!