Join the HOB4 - as a player

Tiger Fan · 06-30-2003, 10:52 PM

Currently running at 32 teams in 1940 I find that I need to add about a dozen players each year to keep my draft at 4 rounds. For the first season I simply created some fictional players and randomly assigned them a hometown.

Then I decided I might as well name a randomly generated rookie after myself....so I might as well open it to everyone to have a player generated for the HOB.

All I need is a full name, hometown and position. The game will generate the rest to fill out my draft class. You may end up being a hall-of-famer but you have just as good a chance of never playing a major league game. Remember it is 1940 so you may want to use a grandfather or your fathers name.

For the first draft class I need to create 12 more rookies to go with the 2 I already added - myself at 3B and Ambrose Palica, real-life brother of pitcher Erv Palica.

So the first 12 names get a shot at HOB4 immortality. If I get more than 12 the next group will join the following years draft class.

Btw, the scouting report on my created rookie is 'He is perfectly suited for a career in the minor leagues." Ouch.

JeffNights · 06-30-2003, 11:03 PM

Ah, My Grandfather....Vyron Nights, hes a 1st Baseman.
Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan

Tiger Fan · 06-30-2003, 11:16 PM

Created- Here is the pre-draft report on 23 year old Vyron Nights. He is an average talent who could make the starting lineup someday, but isnt the kind of guy you will count on to lead a team.

He does have average talent ratings for hitting and homers so he may have a shot.

spleen1015 · 06-30-2003, 11:18 PM

Billy Joe Mays
Fairmont, West Virginia
Catcher

slackmeisterPA · 06-30-2003, 11:32 PM

Maury Baum
Orleans, Massachusetts
Pitcher (lefty if at all possible)

andymac · 06-30-2003, 11:36 PM

James McDonald, RHP, Hardin, IL

Tiger Fan · 06-30-2003, 11:37 PM

20 year old Billy Joe Mays has some skills but not enough to make him into an outstanding catcher. He could evolve as a starter, but at this point looks to be a reserve.

If you need a consistanst starter, go with 18 year old lefthander Maury Baum. His mechanics are well-honed and he knows how to work the strikezone.

9 more and I will be ready to start the 1940 ammy draft.

Tiger Fan · 06-30-2003, 11:40 PM

21 year old James McDonald has above-average stuff and will do a nice job in a big league rotation.

Average potentials across the board but prone for injuries.

andymac · 06-30-2003, 11:43 PM

Ah, might as well throw in my grandfather from the other side too.

Lee Bierman, 2B, Columbia, IL

Tiger Fan · 06-30-2003, 11:48 PM

Lee Bierman, 21, has some skills but not enough to make him into an outstanding second baseman. ...at this point looks to be a reserve.

I will check back later tonight for the final 7 I need for the draft.

blueturf · 07-01-2003, 12:07 AM

Sherwood Pierce Davis
Nacogdoches TX
Shortstop

I would also be interested to see how world history would have changed if political figures had pursued baseball

Fidel Castro (p)
George Herbert Walker Bush (1b)
and I am sure there are others

Dwolfson20 · 07-01-2003, 12:33 AM

Aaron Wolfson
Right Field
Omaha, Nebraska

Tavarin · 07-01-2003, 01:48 AM

Makenzie Dolnick
Shortstop
Evanston, IL

woody5254 · 07-01-2003, 01:52 AM

Woody Woodworth, CF
Hector, NY

Tiger Fan · 07-01-2003, 02:08 AM

Scouting report on the latest additions

Sherwood Pierce Davis, 21, has a shot to play in the majors but isnt likely to be an everyday player. Davis has a great glove but not much offense.

20 year old Aaron Wolfson isn't a big time prospect but he is one of those sleepers who could work his way into the starting lineup. Wolfson has poor talent for hitting but brilliant power.

Mackenzie Dolnick age 22. Nicknamed 'Golden', Dolnick is a huge prospect....write it down he will be a star in the future. This is a young man who has a shot at greatness.

Don't worry about taking a chance on Woody Woodworth. The 21 year old is a solid prospect and will be a quality centerfielder.

Tiger Fan · 07-01-2003, 02:10 AM

I want to get to the draft now so I have filled it with a few other fictional rookies. I like the idea of Bush and Castro getting a shot. I believe Bush would not debut until the late forties but I will need some help on when Castro allegedly had his major league tryout.

Anyone else who wants to be in a future draft class please post the name, position and hometown below. Thanks to all who have participated so far.

AngelinOF · 07-01-2003, 02:37 AM

You also could use Japanese players if you needed to fill out the spots. You are entering a time when baseball in Japan really started to take off, and 'professional' baseball has just been formed a few years ago (1936). I have a list of about 90 HOF players or so that I plan on importing into my league.

Tiger Fan · 07-01-2003, 02:42 AM

nice suggestion. Maybe once I hit 1950 I should start bringing some of them in. If you have any players you would reccomend please let me know.

Recte44 · 07-01-2003, 02:54 AM

Douglas Vogt, 3B, Okauchee, Wisconsin

Cuss16 · 07-01-2003, 02:58 AM

I'd love to put my name in the mix, Paul Yuan, RF, Vancouver Canada. Thanx!

06-30-2003, 10:52 PM	#1
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	Join the HOB4 - as a player Currently running at 32 teams in 1940 I find that I need to add about a dozen players each year to keep my draft at 4 rounds. For the first season I simply created some fictional players and randomly assigned them a hometown. Then I decided I might as well name a randomly generated rookie after myself....so I might as well open it to everyone to have a player generated for the HOB. All I need is a full name, hometown and position. The game will generate the rest to fill out my draft class. You may end up being a hall-of-famer but you have just as good a chance of never playing a major league game. Remember it is 1940 so you may want to use a grandfather or your fathers name. For the first draft class I need to create 12 more rookies to go with the 2 I already added - myself at 3B and Ambrose Palica, real-life brother of pitcher Erv Palica. So the first 12 names get a shot at HOB4 immortality. If I get more than 12 the next group will join the following years draft class. Btw, the scouting report on my created rookie is 'He is perfectly suited for a career in the minor leagues." Ouch. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

06-30-2003, 11:16 PM	#3
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	Created- Here is the pre-draft report on 23 year old Vyron Nights. He is an average talent who could make the starting lineup someday, but isnt the kind of guy you will count on to lead a team. He does have average talent ratings for hitting and homers so he may have a shot. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

06-30-2003, 11:36 PM	#6
andymac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 5,725	James McDonald, RHP, Hardin, IL __________________ June Madness: Links FTB: andymac

06-30-2003, 11:37 PM	#7
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	20 year old Billy Joe Mays has some skills but not enough to make him into an outstanding catcher. He could evolve as a starter, but at this point looks to be a reserve. If you need a consistanst starter, go with 18 year old lefthander Maury Baum. His mechanics are well-honed and he knows how to work the strikezone. 9 more and I will be ready to start the 1940 ammy draft. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

06-30-2003, 11:40 PM	#8
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	21 year old James McDonald has above-average stuff and will do a nice job in a big league rotation. Average potentials across the board but prone for injuries. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

06-30-2003, 11:03 PM	#2
JeffNights Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6	Ah, My Grandfather....Vyron Nights, hes a 1st Baseman. Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan

06-30-2003, 11:18 PM	#4
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,000	Billy Joe Mays Fairmont, West Virginia Catcher

06-30-2003, 11:32 PM	#5
slackmeisterPA Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 275	Maury Baum Orleans, Massachusetts Pitcher (lefty if at all possible)

06-30-2003, 11:43 PM	#9
andymac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 5,725	Ah, might as well throw in my grandfather from the other side too. Lee Bierman, 2B, Columbia, IL __________________ June Madness: Links FTB: andymac

06-30-2003, 11:48 PM	#10
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	Lee Bierman, 21, has some skills but not enough to make him into an outstanding second baseman. ...at this point looks to be a reserve. I will check back later tonight for the final 7 I need for the draft. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

07-01-2003, 12:07 AM	#11
blueturf All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 516	HOB4 Sherwood Pierce Davis Nacogdoches TX Shortstop I would also be interested to see how world history would have changed if political figures had pursued baseball Fidel Castro (p) George Herbert Walker Bush (1b) and I am sure there are others

07-01-2003, 12:33 AM	#12
Dwolfson20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not St. Louis Posts: 2,872	Aaron Wolfson Right Field Omaha, Nebraska __________________

07-01-2003, 01:48 AM	#13
Tavarin Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 163	Makenzie Dolnick Shortstop Evanston, IL

07-01-2003, 01:52 AM	#14
woody5254 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hector, NY Posts: 6,130	Woody Woodworth, CF Hector, NY __________________ Check out: You Pick Tourney Version 2.0 Standings Thread You Pick The Teams Tourney: Main Thread The Colossal 20th Century Tourney:Main Thread Chicago White Sox(Original Owner:2001-) Baseball Maelstrom -2001,2011,2013 World Series Champions -2002,2010 Maelstrom Tourney Champs Arizona Diamondbacks(2003-) NAHHBL Indianapolis Racers(Expansion Team:1993-)ABC

07-01-2003, 02:08 AM	#15
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	Scouting report on the latest additions Sherwood Pierce Davis, 21, has a shot to play in the majors but isnt likely to be an everyday player. Davis has a great glove but not much offense. 20 year old Aaron Wolfson isn't a big time prospect but he is one of those sleepers who could work his way into the starting lineup. Wolfson has poor talent for hitting but brilliant power. Mackenzie Dolnick age 22. Nicknamed 'Golden', Dolnick is a huge prospect....write it down he will be a star in the future. This is a young man who has a shot at greatness. Don't worry about taking a chance on Woody Woodworth. The 21 year old is a solid prospect and will be a quality centerfielder. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

07-01-2003, 02:10 AM	#16
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	I want to get to the draft now so I have filled it with a few other fictional rookies. I like the idea of Bush and Castro getting a shot. I believe Bush would not debut until the late forties but I will need some help on when Castro allegedly had his major league tryout. Anyone else who wants to be in a future draft class please post the name, position and hometown below. Thanks to all who have participated so far. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

07-01-2003, 02:37 AM	#17
AngelinOF All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,353	You also could use Japanese players if you needed to fill out the spots. You are entering a time when baseball in Japan really started to take off, and 'professional' baseball has just been formed a few years ago (1936). I have a list of about 90 HOF players or so that I plan on importing into my league.

07-01-2003, 02:42 AM	#18
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	nice suggestion. Maybe once I hit 1950 I should start bringing some of them in. If you have any players you would reccomend please let me know. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

07-01-2003, 02:54 AM	#19
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,808	Douglas Vogt, 3B, Okauchee, Wisconsin __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)

07-01-2003, 02:58 AM	#20
Cuss16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 2,994	I'd love to put my name in the mix, Paul Yuan, RF, Vancouver Canada. Thanx! __________________