April 1, 2064
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN
Several changes on this year’s Hatchling Report after much of Nashville’s depth was traded for a pair of relievers, Jose Torres and Carlos ‘Slider’ Williams, last season. Luckily, the top dogs remain in Grasia, Tanju, and de Haan, though there is a noticeable drop in depth. This edition will feature more relievers than usual, albeit deserving of the nominations.
| Banjo's Rank | Position | Player | OSA Rank | ETA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LHP | Daniel 'Hopalong' Grasia | 16 | 2064 |
| 2 | RF | Cüneyt 'Roomba' Tanju | 15 | 2067 |
| 3 | RHP | Halewijn de Haan | 25 | 2066 |
| 4 | RHP | Zhi-huan Chew | 70 | 2066 |
| 5 | LF | Fernando 'Boo Boo' Hawkins | 143 | 2064 |
| 6 | CF | Gerald Hawke | 192 | 2069 |
| 7 | LHP | Carlos Gomez | 115 | 2064 |
| 8 | SS | Juan Reyes | NR | 2066 |
| 9 | RHP | Jesus Molina | 176 | 2068 |
| 10 | RHP | Lorenzo Galindo | 86 | 2066 |
The biggest difference from this year’s edition is fewer starting pitchers, which is usually overflowing with SP honorable mentions. However, Nashville has a deep selection of relievers in the minors, headlined by Gomez and Galindo. Gomez should join Hawkins and Grasia as graduates this season, but will begin the season in the minors, as is tradition. All the other guys are still at least a couple of years away from being difference makers and this list could see several changes next year with even minor lumps.
All of these players are expected to contribute at the BBA level at some point in the near future. Surely, this list is likely to change over time and several youngsters may have been snubbed, but these are the ten candidates most likely to contribute in the future. Hopefully we see many of these faces with the Bluebirds, but surely some will fall victim to a trades to help improve the team. Either way, they are all valued commodities for the organization and will help lead the way to more titles.
