It is once again time to see what I think of the drafted players. Been a struggle to get it done. The vacation was great BTW.
1. Ernest Barrett, P - Washington Senators: Looks like the real deal as far as a #1 starter is concerned if he can stay healthy.
Grade: A
2. Ebenezer Munoz, 1B - Milwaukee Brewers: May lack good range but all the other tools are there. May not be a great power hitter but should be a high OBP player with lots of extra base hits.
Grade: A -
3. Jonathan Kennedy, P - Dover Dung Beetles: May not go past the 7th inning often but has a very good pitch selection, control and splits and good enough to be a #1 starter.
Grade A
4. Artie Betemit, CF - Tampa Bay Rays: Has the range but uses a glove with a hole in the webbing. has decent power at the plate.
Grade: A
5. Hack Dean, RF- Cincinnati Reds: May lack good defensive skills for RF. Not big on power with the bat but has good contact and very good splits with a so-so eye. His biggest asset is he could win a steady stream of Iron-man awards.
Grade: B+
6. John Ni, SS - Arizona Diamondbacks: Range looks pretty weak for a SS and may end up at 3B. Good hitter with some decent power.
Grade: B+
7. Ted Maxwell, P - New York Mets: Has a great arm and pitches but his stamina could make him a go-to guy in the pen or a 5 inning starter.
Grade: A
8. Todd Lawrence, SS - Detroit Tigers: Drafted as a 3B which looks to be a wise move. Has a power, decent eye and splits but fails to make contact a lot.
Grade: B+
9. Ronny Gant, 2B - Houston Astros: 2B is way out of the question as the Astros quickly discovered and LF is the answer. Development is key on how he performs at the ML level. Plenty of power and should rocket a lot of long balls at the OJ Box.
Grade: A
10. Barry Cook, 1B - Chicago Cubs: An under glover at 1B but should be adequate. A very big power bat. Will his health keep him on the field is the question.
Grade: B+
11. Alex Reddick, 2B - New Orleans Zephyrs: Great range and glove for a 2B. Should be solid but unspectacular at the plate. Decent speed is a plus. Poor makeup is a bit of a concern.
Grade: B+
12. Al Steele, C - Los Angeles Dodgers: With the exception of a mediocre eye he has the potential to be very solid at the plate. His arm is very good. Pitch calling is also very good. All the makings of a very good C, but poor durability will limit him to nothing more than a part time C. May have been a stretch at 12 for a part time player.
Grade: C+
13. Walt Shelley, RP - Texas Rangers: Potential to be a very good closer. Mediocre health could limit development, but no other significant weaknesses.
Grade: A
14. Eugene Truman, SP - Minnesota Twins: He has the splits, pitches, and stamina to be a solid #2 or 3 SP. Mediocre health and control are his only weaknesses. Good pick at 14.
Grade: A
15. Sammy Uribe, RP - Kansas City Royals - At the ML level he should be a very solid reliever or closer. Durability may be his only limiting factor as a reliever. As a closer he would most likely be very good, but not dominate.
Grade: B-
16. Phil Levier, SP - San Diego Padres: He has the splits, and stamina to be a solid #2 or 3 SP. Only one good pitch and mediocre control are his only limiting factors. Great health and makeup are a plus. Solid pick at 16.
Grade: A
17. Brutus Mora, SS - Salem Super Sequoias: Defense is a little weak for a SS, but he should be able to play virtually any position. He has mediocre splits, and power meaning Salem shouldn't expect too much at the plate. With considerably slower than average speed Salem shouldn't much on the bases. Probably a very good utility player.
Grade: C+
18. Jackie Patel, RF - Salem Super Sequoias - Great speed, and better than average power. Poor glove and health are his most significant weaknesses.
Grade: C+
19. Stephen Melville, RF - Seattle Mariners: Pretty average all around. Below average splits and average power. Solid eye. Not a horrible pick at 19.
Grade: C+
20. J.D. Gibson, SP - Atlanta Braves: Poor vL will limit him to LR or as a back of the rotation SP at the ML. He does have two great pitches, great health, and decent control.
Grade: C-
