#1 Pick in amateur draft.. who would you take?

[bigdgp2]

Using the Nationals, I have "worked" my way to the draft. As Stephen Strasburg is not in the draft class [], I've narrowed it down to two draftees.

(Ratings system: 1-20; Scouts Off)

SP Doug Brady (Age: 21)

Ratings:
Stuff: 6/14
Movement: 12/15
Control: 5/19

Pitches:
Sinker 10/15
Changeup 2/15
Splitter 8/9
Screwball 5/15

Stamina: 17
GB%: 66%
Velocity: 94-96 mph
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IF Oliver 'Cosmos' Lopez (Age: 17)

Ratings:
Contact 1/15
Gap 2/18
Power 2/17
Eye 1/13
Avoid K's 1/10

Defense:
Range - 16
Error - 17
Arm - 15
Turn Double Play - 16

Other:
Run Speed - 12
Steal - 8
Instincts - 2
Sac Bunt - 9
Bunt For Hit - 1
Hitter Type: Normal

[MimesisBTG]

I vote for Doug Brady, because pitching wins games. He also seems like he is a little further along in his development, which might make him less of a risk.

[bigdgp2]

Originally Posted by MimesisBTG

I vote for Doug Brady, because pitching wins games. He also seems like he is a little further along in his development, which might make him less of a risk.

I was thinking the same thing. The shortstop is more of a tools-prospect with substantial upside, while Brady is less of a risk. That being said, even though Brady is a safer pick, he still has the potential to be a great pitcher.

Thanks for your help guys. I drafted the SP.

[lynchjm24]

That's an easy one in OOTP. Being that developed with scouts off the starting pitcher is an easy selection.

[Nukester]

If the choice comes down to a great pitcher or a great hitter, I always go with the great pitcher

[Left-handed Badger]

If I wasnt based on my past OOTP history. I would say Brady.


However, I have almost NEVER had a first round pitcher EVER develop in OOTP. So, that would point to the SS.

THough, generally even number 1 type college pitchers havent been that developed so, just maybe it would actually work this time.

2 points out of 3 go to the pitcher.

[Rondell Tate]

I've had bad luck w/ young players (particularly pitchers) not developing in previous versions of OOTP.
Do I need better coaching (I never pay much attention to minor league managers)?
Do I need to track them fairly closely and adjust their innings pitched, etc., or can I just fire and forget, picking them up in a year or so?
The pitcher is 21 and has no control (albeit w/ a 19 potential) ... is that a cause for concern? What age should he be, say, a 10/19 control and a 10/14 stuff?
An update or two as Brady develops would be most welcome.

[John C]

The SP is an easy choice here. He's further along in his development, which to me makes total development much more likely. And how often do SP of his caliber come along? He is an ace-in-waiting, after all.