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Join Date: Apr 2007
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A Hustler's Ambition: Meeting the Infield
Antonio Hernandez, C (12th round, 177th overall)
The 22 year old backstop out of Sagua la Grande, Cuba has an above average eye and can make regular contact with the ball. Like mostly all catchers, Hernandez is slower than molasses dripping out of a tree on a hot summer day.

Tim Leach, C (35th round, 560th overall)
Drafted by his hometown city of Baltimore, the 26 year old Leach won't win any awards for his sub-par defense behind the plate. His bat is a little below average at best, that's even a stretch.

Emanuele Martinella, 1B (10th round, 145th overall)
The 23 year old out of Buenos Aires, Argentina has some of the greatest power in the Federation. Many people feel picking Martinella with this late of a pick was one of the biggest steals of the whole draft. Only time will tell if that remains to be true. There is no doubting this kid could be a key cog in the Hustlers offense for many years to come.

Jean-Sebastien Daoust, 1B (11th round, 176th overall)
The 35 year old veteran of Canada was drafted to mentor Martinella and also for key pinch-hitting situations as he has above average power as well, but that's about it.

Alphonse Masolino, 1B (23rd round, 368th overall)
The 20 year old from the boot shaped country of Italy will likely ride the bench all year. There is some potential for him to develop in the future.

Enrique Gallegos, 2B (6th round, 81st overall)
Wow, let's thank god for the country of Cuba because they produce some of the top baseball talent in the game. Gallegos is no exception as he has superior speed, makes great contact, and hardly strikes out.

Mohanakrishnan Laddha, Utility (31st round, 496th overall)
The 24 year old from India makes the roster because he can play first, second, third, and short, all with good skill as well.

Ricardo Aguilar, 3B/1B (3rd round, 48th overall)
Another youngster with immense talent from another island. 23 year old Ricardo Aguilar hails from Puerto Rico and he has the potential to be a star for many years to come.

Ramon Antonio, 3B (33rd round, 528th overall)
The Hustlers don't have many players over 30, but Antonio is one of them. The 33 year old Dominican is an average player with no speed.

Joe Mountford, SS (1st round, 16th overall)
Face of the Franchise, that's what fans are already calling the 22 year old Englishman even though he hasn't played a single game for the club. As long as you don't need a super defensive play, than Mountford is on it. He can rake the ball with the best of them, bunt in clutch situations, and has the speed to steal a base with the game on the line.

Alfredo Contreras, SS (28th round, 433rd overall)
Average defense and an average bat is about all you will get from the 33 year old Mexican.

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