Draft Review (Part 3)

Lets get thru this quick & dirty:

#18: Alex_Nunez Charlotte drafted a CF that projects to be a near elite defender, w/ a league average bat that should be able to man CF for a long time, with top end speed. So what's not to like about this kid? Despite the 100 level speed, his baserunning skills are mediocre and his make-up is on the lower side bringing into doubt his ability to reach these projections. Still, if he gets close, this is a steal this late in the game.

#19: Seth_Webb Buffalo picked up great value w/ this 2nd baseman. While he projects to fall just short of stardom, he'll certainly be above average both at the plate and in the field. Injuries are a slight concern, and he's already made 1 trip to the DL, but they shouldn't be too much of a worry.

#20: BArry_Vickers Barry is one of the elite pitching prospects in this draft. Splits are only average, but control and stamina are great, top end movement, sink and zip on his fastball, plus an additional 4 average to above average to mix up. So why did he fall so far? Probably his 45 health rating. If Vickers can stay out of the training room, Dover picked themselves up an all star pitcher.

#21: Darren_Delany What's a good spot to draft an all-star closer? 21st sounds like a good place, and Fresno landed themselves a stud. Darren's velocity and sink are average at best, however pin point control of a ++ fastball/change up combo are what make this right hander so deadly. May give up a few long balls to left handers, but should shut down right handers for the most part while being able to pick up a handful of 2 inning saves.

#22: Pablo_Urbina Pablo was a certain reach at this point, questionable health, average splits, below average control, limited stamina, though great sink and 2 ++ pitches. He'll dazzle at times and fustrate at others, could be a real solid Setup B guy, perhaps even a setup A guy if he exceeds projections in a couple of areas.

#23: Sherman_Sanders Sherman is one of those guys you'd love to have on your bench. He could DH at times, play LF or 1B, perhaps even some CF in a pinch, great speed, solid baserunning skills, hits righties pretty well, but below average contact and power for an everyday 1B or corner outfielder. Health is a concern, but at 22, he should hit the majors quickly and provide a solid bat for the bench.

#24: Charlie_Sarloos Chucky is a righty pitcher out of college w/ intriguing stuff. A great fastball w/ solid sink, but little velocity highlights skills, 3 additional average pitches, good control and splits. Chucky won't be a star in the majors, but he'll certainly eat up plenty of innings. Great value this late in the draft.

#25: Dave_Smith Another solid value pick. Dave handles right handers with ease, but struggles verse the tougher lefties. Great control, sink, and zip on 3 pitchers, but lower stamina and durability will likely relegate Dave to long relief out of the pen. As long as the oppossing team isn't stacked w/ left handers, Dave will be a solid addition to any pen.

#26: Willie_BArker Willie's a little bit of everything, and a lot of nothing. Willie has the glove and accuracy of a first baseman, but the range and arm strength of a corner outfielder. A lefthander who hits lefties well, but struggles verse righties, solid contact, but below average power for a corner bat. Great batting eye, poor baserunning skills. If you could flip his splits, he'd make a solid platoon bat, but his projected skill set may leave him lingering in the minors more than playing in the show.

#27: Rafel_Marts If one were to only look at the control, velocity, sink and quality of the 3 pitches this closer in waiting posseses, they'd predict stardom. Take a look at his splits, and you see a kid that gets hit around alot. Unless WIS implements middle of the plate hitters, Martis is going to struggle in the upper reaches of the minors, though he's probably good for a cup of coffee in the show.