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ifspuds · 02-13-2008, 04:38 PM

Allison Spelunkers

Draft Recap and Organization Rundown

For each team, I'll recap their first round picks and comment on any other draftees that merit notice.

2015: 1B Walter Sebring. The first overall pick and 2015 Top Rookie. This was one the Spelunkers got right. Not that it was a tough choice. Sebring came up a month or two into his first season and hit the ground running, a classic slugger with a fantastic eye who has just now developed his full home run power. And he'll only be 22 starting the upcoming season.

2nd round pick Sam Preston has slowly climbed the organizational ladder and will start at Class A North Reach next season after a nifty 1.29 ERA (0.75 WHIP, 4.5 K/9) at Class B.

3rd round pick Eric Street might make it to the Bay League some day as a back-end bullpen guy, but for now he's closing down at the Class C city league. At 25 years old, he's running out of time.

2016: SP Chezley Harris. Oh, what could have been. The 5th overall pick, Allison had higher hopes for Harris, but it was clear early on that their scouts had mislabeled him. He spent last season at Class A North Reach, where he went 3-7 with a 4.02 ERA and didn't impress much of anyone. He's unlikely to ever contribute much to a Bay League team, though at 20 years old, there's still a remote chance he could bounce back.

2nd round pick Andre Kincade (point of trivia: the Spelunkers have three starting pitchers named Andre) is turning out to be the surprise of the 2016 draft. Called up to the Spelunkers to end the season, he didn't get into a Bay League game, but he did post a respectable 3.52 ERA in 20 starts at Class A North Reach with a 1.12 WHIP. He could prove to be a useful back-end starter.

2017: SP Russell Hawkin. One classic example of why Allison has the worst 5-year record and Elliott Springs has the best. Hawkin was dealt on draft day to the Tornadoes straight up for shortstop Adam Foreman, who was 32 years old at the time and has OPSed about .570 in 200 ABs for the Spelunkers since the deal. Meanwhile, Hawkin went 10-8 with a 1.16 ERA (0.80 WHIP, 128 K in 218 IP) for Elliott Springs' Class B city league team.

Allison did salvage something out of the draft, with 2nd round pick Carlos Figueredo, a crafty middle infielder with a bit of speed. Taking full-time 2B duties in 2018, Figueredo hit a respectable .290/.347/.372 with 4 steals in 269 AB. Exactly what you should be getting out of your lower round picks: capable players to fill gaps.

2018: SP Tyran Rowe. Maybe the Spelunkers should just stop drafting pitchers in the first round. Rowe was well-regarded coming out of the draft, and while he pitched well at Class B (6-10, 1.15 ERA, 0.87 WHIP), the scouts are worried that his ceiling is nowhere near as high as it used to be. Rowe will have to prove them wrong.

Top Prospects:
1. SP Tony Jones: Fat Tony might actually make it to the bigs after all. He just turned 25 and pitched well at Class A North Reach last season (12-8, 2.31 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 5.3 K/9). Jones is the 5th ranked prospect in the Bay League (3rd pitcher).

2. CF Nate Brennan: An undrafted free agent in 2014, the 22-year old Brennan is a free swinger with some pop. He's a natural right fielder, but he's been picking up time in center on his journey through the organization. He hit just .251/.292/.355 at Class A North Reach last season, so he's still got something to prove. 33rd overall prospect.

3. 2B/SS Carlos Figueredo: Discussed above. 37th overall prospect.

4. SP Sam Preston: Discussed above. 48th overall prospect.

5. SP Jarvis Hinton: 21-year old finesse righty. 10-8, 1.01 ERA (0.73 WHIP, 3.72 K/9) at Class B and 3-2, 3.22 ERA at Class A last season. Projects, like Preston, as a back-end starter or swingman. 49th overall prospect.

02-13-2008, 04:38 PM	#230 (permalink)
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,092	Allison Spelunkers Draft Recap and Organization Rundown For each team, I'll recap their first round picks and comment on any other draftees that merit notice. 2015: 1B Walter Sebring. The first overall pick and 2015 Top Rookie. This was one the Spelunkers got right. Not that it was a tough choice. Sebring came up a month or two into his first season and hit the ground running, a classic slugger with a fantastic eye who has just now developed his full home run power. And he'll only be 22 starting the upcoming season. 2nd round pick Sam Preston has slowly climbed the organizational ladder and will start at Class A North Reach next season after a nifty 1.29 ERA (0.75 WHIP, 4.5 K/9) at Class B. 3rd round pick Eric Street might make it to the Bay League some day as a back-end bullpen guy, but for now he's closing down at the Class C city league. At 25 years old, he's running out of time. 2016: SP Chezley Harris. Oh, what could have been. The 5th overall pick, Allison had higher hopes for Harris, but it was clear early on that their scouts had mislabeled him. He spent last season at Class A North Reach, where he went 3-7 with a 4.02 ERA and didn't impress much of anyone. He's unlikely to ever contribute much to a Bay League team, though at 20 years old, there's still a remote chance he could bounce back. 2nd round pick Andre Kincade (point of trivia: the Spelunkers have three starting pitchers named Andre) is turning out to be the surprise of the 2016 draft. Called up to the Spelunkers to end the season, he didn't get into a Bay League game, but he did post a respectable 3.52 ERA in 20 starts at Class A North Reach with a 1.12 WHIP. He could prove to be a useful back-end starter. 2017: SP Russell Hawkin. One classic example of why Allison has the worst 5-year record and Elliott Springs has the best. Hawkin was dealt on draft day to the Tornadoes straight up for shortstop Adam Foreman, who was 32 years old at the time and has OPSed about .570 in 200 ABs for the Spelunkers since the deal. Meanwhile, Hawkin went 10-8 with a 1.16 ERA (0.80 WHIP, 128 K in 218 IP) for Elliott Springs' Class B city league team. Allison did salvage something out of the draft, with 2nd round pick Carlos Figueredo, a crafty middle infielder with a bit of speed. Taking full-time 2B duties in 2018, Figueredo hit a respectable .290/.347/.372 with 4 steals in 269 AB. Exactly what you should be getting out of your lower round picks: capable players to fill gaps. 2018: SP Tyran Rowe. Maybe the Spelunkers should just stop drafting pitchers in the first round. Rowe was well-regarded coming out of the draft, and while he pitched well at Class B (6-10, 1.15 ERA, 0.87 WHIP), the scouts are worried that his ceiling is nowhere near as high as it used to be. Rowe will have to prove them wrong. Top Prospects: 1. SP Tony Jones: Fat Tony might actually make it to the bigs after all. He just turned 25 and pitched well at Class A North Reach last season (12-8, 2.31 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 5.3 K/9). Jones is the 5th ranked prospect in the Bay League (3rd pitcher). 2. CF Nate Brennan: An undrafted free agent in 2014, the 22-year old Brennan is a free swinger with some pop. He's a natural right fielder, but he's been picking up time in center on his journey through the organization. He hit just .251/.292/.355 at Class A North Reach last season, so he's still got something to prove. 33rd overall prospect. 3. 2B/SS Carlos Figueredo: Discussed above. 37th overall prospect. 4. SP Sam Preston: Discussed above. 48th overall prospect. 5. SP Jarvis Hinton: 21-year old finesse righty. 10-8, 1.01 ERA (0.73 WHIP, 3.72 K/9) at Class B and 3-2, 3.22 ERA at Class A last season. Projects, like Preston, as a back-end starter or swingman. 49th overall prospect. __________________ Jeff Watson TWB (co-commissioner): Pittsburgh Pirates GM (team dynasty here, #5 Dynasty of 2005!) (TWB Champs 1966, 1967, 1973, NL Champs 1968, NL East Champs 1969, NL Champs 1970, 1971 NPBL: Illinois Jethawks GM Outpost League: A Fictional World Dynasty (#9 (tie) Dynasty of 2005!)