Sticking Points 2034.5: Next Rookie Phenom named Puckett?

aaronweiner · Post by **aaronweiner** » Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:07 pm

If it weren't enough for the Pikemen to go out and get Madison's first baseman and Madison's ace, the Pikemen might soon go get the son of one of the two faces of Madison's franchise and install him for the next decade at shortstop. Rockville drafted middle infielder Chip Puckett (who goes by "Chuckie") last season at the #4 spot, and the much younger Puckett simply dominated Rookie League action, hitting .313 with 30 stolen bases in 33 attempts and posting a 4.0 WAR in half a season of action.

"I know everyone's going to compare me to my dad, but while we're the same type of person we're very different ballplayers," said Puckett. "I mean, he's the greatest player in BBA history maybe, and I'm just a tyke."

Puckett is projected as one of the top fifteen prospects in the entire BBA, and will likely be linked to the draft class of 2032 as five of the top six draft picks in that draft are currently in the top 11 overall on the BBA prospect ranks. A slick-fielding shortstop right now, his arm strength might cause him to move to second base, where he might be a Yogi Zimmer-caliber defensive player.

"We're so thrilled to have Chuckie in the organization," said GM Aaron Weiner. "Just the bling factor of his dad gets people's attention, but he's the type of personality that makes other players play harder."

Post by **RonCo** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:29 am

Puckett is going to be great fun to watch.

aaronweiner · Post by **aaronweiner** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:32 pm

In my head he's like the last piece. he's almost icing on the cake, since Santiago Morales and Xuan by themselves are not a bad up the middle combo.

usnspecialist · Post by **usnspecialist** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:42 pm

aaronweiner wrote:In my head he's like the last piece. he's almost icing on the cake, since Santiago Morales and Xuan by themselves are not a bad up the middle combo.

true but Xuan also shifts pretty well to the OF.

aaronweiner · Post by **aaronweiner** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 11:51 am

I was maybe thinking that. Just a little.

7teen · Post by **7teen** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:07 pm

This guy should really be wearing a Wolves uniform. It only seems right!

aaronweiner · Post by **aaronweiner** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:09 pm

7teen wrote:This guy should really be wearing a Wolves uniform. It only seems right!

Don't worry, he's still a Wolves fan. Wouldn't be surprised if he demanded a trade. Or if I ignored that request.

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