2038-09: Talons Season Preview Series: Shortstop

[jiminyhopkins]

Time to look at the Shortstops in the Talons system. Exciting, isn't it?

ML Starter: Voitto Stromberg (6/4/7/8/8 Talents)

Voitto came over as part of the Tu-fu Yong trade in 2036. His 2037 season was fraught with injuries, major and minor. All told, he managed to appear in 101 games, where he hit .255/.347/.474 en route to a 2.4 WAR campaign. The Talons believe that, given a full season, Voitto will be among the better shortstops in the league. He has excellent defensive skills, he can run, and has a bat with some pop as well as a good eye. At age 25, it's time for the "Finnish Flash" to put it all together.

ML Backup: Hyun-oo Yong (4/4/1/4/4 Talents)

Once described as "the perfect 27th man", Yong can basically do everything but hit. He has elite defensive skills all around the infield, making him a perfect late inning replacement. He also is the fastest and most skilled baserunner on the team, great for pinch running duties.

Minor League Depth: None.

There is literally no one worth mentioning here. Not a single "shortstop" in all the Talons' minor leagues ever has a chance of seeing the majors.

Prospect to Watch:

Sorry, Ted, we got nothin'.

[Ted]

It's okay. The Team New Fan Club still loves you.

[RonCo]

Off the wall guy to watch: Telma "and Louise" Puga.