Analysis of the First Round of the 2059 BBA Amateur Draft

[aaronweiner]

Thanks for doing this. If I read it right, I think you like the Nystrom pick.

I try not to take too much of a stance on any pick, but if you read between the lines on some of these you can tell my preference. I honestly don’t know what I think about Nystrom other than that he probably wouldn’t make a good reliever conversion.

[aaronweiner]

loved this aaron, and love draft analysis. I haven't delved enough but does league also do draft analysis like 5 years later or anything?

Only thing missing was the Bangles playing in the background....thanks for this

Btw if you like the Bengals I much prefer their cover of “Hazy Shade of Winter” to both WLAE and the original S&G.

[aaronweiner]

Chew's "eponymous tobacco product" FTW! I loved this whole piece.

Hopefully he becomes Big League Chew.

[trmmilwwi]

Chew's "eponymous tobacco product" FTW! I loved this whole piece.

Hopefully he becomes Big League Chew.

Always creating history! That's what makes this league so awesome.

[Trebro]

Not only was this amazing as always, the creativity makes this a Calcea to my eyes as well.

This draft is going to be fascinating to look back on.

[cheekimonk]

I think 1B/DH Perry Taylor (Boise #14) could be guided to a passable LF. That was the deciding factor as I don’t need more 1B/DH types but badly need HR power.

[BaseClogger]

I think 1B/DH Perry Taylor (Boise #14) could be guided to a passable LF. That was the deciding factor as I don’t need more 1B/DH types but badly need HR power.

The 1 rated running speed doesn’t make me optimistic.

[RonCo]

The chance that Worboys could be available in a season or two is a primary reason I went his way. We'll see it if was smart or not.

[DaveB]

Not sure how I missed this, but thanks for the read.

[Knucklehead254]

31. C Jose Hernandez (Twin Cities): Hernandez is one of those types of players where you’re thrilled when it works out, a catcher with a big power bat and potentially an excellent batting eye, but who might never make any kind of consistent contact and who didn’t hit above .241 in college. Of course, when he did hit .241 he had an OPS near 1.000 that year, so we’ll see. Hernandez is also an above-average defensive catcher so even if he never makes it offensively he might still be valuable.

I'm obviously more optimistic on this pick. I think he'll be one of those players that plays significantly better than his OA/POT. Going off old ratings(I'm still adjusting to a 4 contact being acceptable), he's 5/4/9/8/3. The first thing that jumps out is the power. He's got 35+ HR power. How many catchers have that? Then the eye. His 8 eye boost his 4 contact(5 old) to a passable rate and maybe bring his OBP over .300. Not great, but I figure him as a #7/8 hitter who can clear the bases before the automatic outs come up. Basically, a Deisel Dave type/

So all in all, I see a bottom of the order above average defender who can hit 35+ homers while not killing you with OBP. His lack of speed, bunting, contact, gap, and avoid K heavily drag down his composite rating. But I easily see a 2-3 WAR player who may touch 4 on a good year.

I was certainly torn between him and Goater. But I realized power doesn't mesh really well with my park.

Love looking back and seeing old takes. Good call past Aaron.

[aaronweiner]

Thanks man. This year’s edition coming this weekend.

[BaseClogger]

Think I made the worst pick of the first round this year. Traded Reyes to TWC and Alan still has him in A ball.

[Lane]

I'm obviously more optimistic on this pick. I think he'll be one of those players that plays significantly better than his OA/POT. Going off old ratings(I'm still adjusting to a 4 contact being acceptable), he's 5/4/9/8/3. The first thing that jumps out is the power. He's got 35+ HR power. How many catchers have that? Then the eye. His 8 eye boost his 4 contact(5 old) to a passable rate and maybe bring his OBP over .300. Not great, but I figure him as a #7/8 hitter who can clear the bases before the automatic outs come up. Basically, a Deisel Dave type/

So all in all, I see a bottom of the order above average defender who can hit 35+ homers while not killing you with OBP. His lack of speed, bunting, contact, gap, and avoid K heavily drag down his composite rating. But I easily see a 2-3 WAR player who may touch 4 on a good year.

I was certainly torn between him and Goater. But I realized power doesn't mesh really well with my park.

Love looking back and seeing old takes. Good call past Aaron.

you should have taken Juan Simpson

[BaseClogger]

It's tough to get a good player with the 29th pick. You should try losing more so you can pick earlier.

[ae37jr]

Think I made the worst pick of the first round this year. Traded Reyes to TWC and Alan still has him in A ball.

Where would you like him to play? He just turned 22. We have Galvan and Currie in AA, Sanchez in AAA. Don't want him sitting on bench.

[BaseClogger]

Think I made the worst pick of the first round this year. Traded Reyes to TWC and Alan still has him in A ball.

Where would you like him to play? He just turned 22. We have Galvan and Currie in AA, Sanchez in AAA. Don't want him sitting on bench.

I’d have him in AA and those guys in AAA since they’ve all had success at those levels (if not higher). That’s just my philosophy, I wasn’t saying you were wrong I just assumed you soured on him.

[woods]

This is how I learn that my organization drafted a catcher in the first round who due to the asynchronous nature of the draft, somehow retired before the draft happened. Thanks for that.

[ae37jr]

Think I made the worst pick of the first round this year. Traded Reyes to TWC and Alan still has him in A ball.

Where would you like him to play? He just turned 22. We have Galvan and Currie in AA, Sanchez in AAA. Don't want him sitting on bench.

I’d have him in AA and those guys in AAA since they’ve all had success at those levels (if not higher). That’s just my philosophy, I wasn’t saying you were wrong I just assumed you soured on him.

No, I still like him. He should slot in as our Util INF once Minhas is gone and I make my outfield more efficient. I thought he might press Jose Perez out of a job at 3B, but Perez has been holding it down thus far.

[R.Umali]

I'm glad this post bubbled up. I always intend to look back at my drafts. Looking back now, it prompted me to create a Team News about another first rounder, Tony Radtke (2062), that has joined this 2059 first rounder (Orlando Rubio) as rookies in the BBA in the 2062 season. Both made the jump from AA to BBA.

[BaseClogger]

No, I still like him. He should slot in as our Util INF once Minhas is gone and I make my outfield more efficient. I thought he might press Jose Perez out of a job at 3B, but Perez has been holding it down thus far.

I'm surprised Perez isn't playing better defense after his d lab result over the offseason.