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Off-Season Assessment
It is said that the OOTP Gods as created by the all-hallowed Markus and Matt and other disciples giveth, and those same OOTP Gods taketh away. At least that sounds like something someone would say, only maybe in more colorful language.
If 2057 was the OOTP Gods giveth-ing, then 2058 was something of the opposite.
Yes, it's only been four seasons since the draft, but to date only Fernando Bushey has made an impact in the majors, and that impact was closer to a crater than anyone wanted to see. With the second overall pick, and seeing the chance at a power-hitting centerfielder at the nearly ready, took a gamble. A year or so later, when Bushey's range went to pot, the dream was over. He's still a viable corner outfielder, especially as a 4th or 5th, but it's clearly not the result anyone wanted.
A few other big picture numbers:
2058 was apparently not a great draft to begin with. While not "shitty," by StatsPlus, San Fernando and Louisville are the only two clubs to churn double digit WAR from the class to date. As a benchmark, four clubs have seen double digit WAR out of 2059, the following season.
As far as Bikini is concerned, nine of the 20 selections are already out of the organization. Three were release immediately (I think I had them autoed if I recall, but I'm not sure). Two others played one season before washing out. Three others got into their second season before being sent on their way. One was dealt. That leaves only 11 players still in the organization.
Anyway, here is the breakdown of the whole class by selection:
2062 BBA Arrivals
As noted, Bushey is the only guy to have made it to the BBA to date. To be clear, no one else has even hit AAA.
Yet To Come?
All is not grim, however, starting pitcher Jose Guevera (round 3) and reliever Ernesto Morales (round 5) have been developing solidly, and appear to be on a path to appear as early as 2064, though 2065 may be a more comfortable projection. Guevera would be a particularly important yield as the team expects to be ready to transition their rotation toward youth in that time period. Guevera and 2061's Nelson Williams would be greatly appreciated arrivals. The club is interested in seeing the starter push his movement a bit, as well as work on improving his physicality to avoid the injury cycle that he's seen to date.
Not Dead Yet?
Second rounder Bert Nesmith has been on some of the team's Top Prospects lists in the past, but he crashed and burned after being assigned to A-Ball in Lake City, and there exists serious concerns that his path to that atoll is not going to be an easy one. He's not off the radar screen, but on one is giving predictions on possible arrival times, which is not a good sign.
Reliver Felipe Valentin (4th round) and second baseman John Backus (9th round) have had interesting moments, also. No one is taking lines of them, but they still have time to grab some glory for themselves if things work out.
Class Grade
The early returns were horrible, but the window hasn't closed on a few players. Still, at present it's hard to give this class a positive grade. So much depends on a Jose Guevera left out in the rain.
D+, Leaning to a Hopeful C
It is said that the OOTP Gods as created by the all-hallowed Markus and Matt and other disciples giveth, and those same OOTP Gods taketh away. At least that sounds like something someone would say, only maybe in more colorful language.
If 2057 was the OOTP Gods giveth-ing, then 2058 was something of the opposite.
Yes, it's only been four seasons since the draft, but to date only Fernando Bushey has made an impact in the majors, and that impact was closer to a crater than anyone wanted to see. With the second overall pick, and seeing the chance at a power-hitting centerfielder at the nearly ready, took a gamble. A year or so later, when Bushey's range went to pot, the dream was over. He's still a viable corner outfielder, especially as a 4th or 5th, but it's clearly not the result anyone wanted.
A few other big picture numbers:
2058 was apparently not a great draft to begin with. While not "shitty," by StatsPlus, San Fernando and Louisville are the only two clubs to churn double digit WAR from the class to date. As a benchmark, four clubs have seen double digit WAR out of 2059, the following season.
As far as Bikini is concerned, nine of the 20 selections are already out of the organization. Three were release immediately (I think I had them autoed if I recall, but I'm not sure). Two others played one season before washing out. Three others got into their second season before being sent on their way. One was dealt. That leaves only 11 players still in the organization.
Anyway, here is the breakdown of the whole class by selection:
2062 BBA Arrivals
As noted, Bushey is the only guy to have made it to the BBA to date. To be clear, no one else has even hit AAA.
Yet To Come?
All is not grim, however, starting pitcher Jose Guevera (round 3) and reliever Ernesto Morales (round 5) have been developing solidly, and appear to be on a path to appear as early as 2064, though 2065 may be a more comfortable projection. Guevera would be a particularly important yield as the team expects to be ready to transition their rotation toward youth in that time period. Guevera and 2061's Nelson Williams would be greatly appreciated arrivals. The club is interested in seeing the starter push his movement a bit, as well as work on improving his physicality to avoid the injury cycle that he's seen to date.
Not Dead Yet?
Second rounder Bert Nesmith has been on some of the team's Top Prospects lists in the past, but he crashed and burned after being assigned to A-Ball in Lake City, and there exists serious concerns that his path to that atoll is not going to be an easy one. He's not off the radar screen, but on one is giving predictions on possible arrival times, which is not a good sign.
Reliver Felipe Valentin (4th round) and second baseman John Backus (9th round) have had interesting moments, also. No one is taking lines of them, but they still have time to grab some glory for themselves if things work out.
Class Grade
The early returns were horrible, but the window hasn't closed on a few players. Still, at present it's hard to give this class a positive grade. So much depends on a Jose Guevera left out in the rain.
D+, Leaning to a Hopeful C