WHIV Vol 2- Batter/Pitcher Conversions

[recte44]

Each offseason the Hustlers brass takes a look at some of the two way prospects that they've drafted over the past few seasons, and makes an assessment on them. Have they peaked in their current role? Can they have a better, more realistic impact in a different role?

Here's a couple youngsters that will be playing in new roles this season in the Las Vegas system:

Leon Jackson, 2B/MR
Jackson, 25 years old, has been unable to rise above Class A Pahrump as an infielder. The Hustlers will give him a chance as a reliever this year, where he has 6/6/5 talents and a 61% GB rate.


Ray Kenney, LF/MR
Kenney, 21 years old, has no power or batting eye to speak of. Since being signed to a minor league contract in 1995, he's been mostly a pinch hitter and defensive outfield replacement. He's actually performed above his ratings in spot play, but there is no future for him in the outfield, so he'll give pitching a shot. He's a 6/6/5 talent who had a 1.95 ERA his senior year in high school in 18 outings (10 starts).


Robinson Ramos, CF/SP
Ramos, 21 years old, was a two way star when drafted in the 3rd round of the 1995 draft out of a Washington high school. The Hustlers decided to go with him as an outfielder, with the promise that if he hasn't ascended quickly they would give him a chance to start. After three seasons of not being able to establish himself above the Class A level, it's time to give the mound a shot. Ramos is a 6/7/5 talent with four pitches and decent stamina. HE went 8-3, 1.79 ERA, 142 K's in 110 innings in his senior year of high school.

[cramsey51]

Cool stuff! Will be interesting to follow their progress.

[recte44]

I actually did a couple more last year:
Fernando Ayala
and
Steve Roberge, who in his two starts pitched a 6 hit shutout followed by a NO-HITTER. Wow.