A LOOK BACK - THE S1 AMATEUR DRAFT

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Every now and then, I'll be writing posts on events that has happened in past seasons here in Shoeless Joe. Here we are going to take a look at the top 15 picks from the S1 Draft, and we'll rate the picks 12 seasons later.


1 ... ... Paul LeCroy, SP (Paxton-Buckley-Loda HS, Paxton, IL)

Not a bad way to start, LeCroy has been to 6 all-star games and has racked up a career record of 137-85. B+


2 ... () ... Bunny Howard, SP (University of San Francisco)

Bunny has had a solid career, but not for the #2 pick. He ruled in the minors, but only managed one all-star game appearance in the majors. C


3 ... () ... Charlie O'Keefe, SP (Stetson University)

A solid, yet unspectacular career. Won a career best 18 games several seasons back, could better that here in S12. B-


4 ... ()... Toby Blasingame, SP (Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH)

Always had the potential, but never lived up. Shows flashes of brilliance, but could never put it all together. C+


5 ... ... Billy Lamb, 1B (Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY)

A slam dunk of a pick. He's racked up 9 silver slugger awards, 8 all-star appearances, and 3 NL MVP awards. Enough said. A


6 ... ... Hank Hall, SP (Texas A & M University)

Won 20 games in S5 and S6, and racked up the AL CY in S6. Other than that, not much. C+


7 ... ()... Curt Humphries, SS (Northstar Christian Academy, Rochester, NY)

Averages roughly 140 hits, 20 HR a season. Has been to 2 all-star games, with an all-star MVP. C+


8 ... ()... Pedro Rodriguez, LF (Pinecrest HS, Southern Pines, NC)

He's been to 3 all-star games, and won an AL MVP back in S7. Should reach the 300 HR mark either later this year or early next year. B+


9 ... ()... Steve Wynn, LF (South Carolina State University)

Has bounced around with a number of teams, but the man has produced. Over 300 HR, one all-star appearance. C+


10 ... ()... Bernie Lloyd, P

UNSIGNED = F

11 ... ()... George Garcia, RP (University of Missouri - Columbia)

Started as a dominating closer, lost the closers role for a few seasons. His dominating self is back. B+


12 ... ()... Jose Limon, 2B (Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY)

College teammate of Billy Lamb, has had an average career. C-


13 ... ()... Scot Brown, RF (Duke University)

Only one all-star appearance, but has put up some big time numbers. One of San Juan's most durable players. B-


14 ... ()... Josh Miller, SS (University of Iowa)

Has bounced around the league, but Miller has proved his worth. Two all-star appearances, and one gold glove. C+


15 ... ... Aaron Porter, SP (Ohio University)

Four all-star appearances, and a NL CY award back in S8. For the pick number, a very good choice. B



OTHER NOTABLE SELECTIONS

R1, P31: Teddy Hubbard, ()
R2, P56: Brandon Walker, ()
R2, P61: Dustin Duckworth, ()
R2, P65: Nick Jordan, ()
R3, P101: Pedro Campos, ()
R3, P108: Edgard Mantalban, ()