Owner: kalikgod
Finished 2nd in the AL South, 10.0 Games Back
AAA: 67-77 (2nd)
AA: 104-40 (1st)
HiA: 89-55 (1st)
LoA: 105-39 (1st)
Rookie: 54-22 (1st)
The Border Jumpers have the best farm system in all the land. There is no doubt that they can start competing next year, and will only prove to be stronger for at least the next 4 years. The potential of their farm system makes Kansas City look like Cleveland.
Low Minor League Players to Watch
Chico Rodriguez - 22 yo - C - Lefty
Rookie - .383 AVG, .480 OBP, 1.114 OPS, 13 HR, 65 RBI, Thrown Out 41% of Runners
Round 1 (#3) in Season 4
Shows a great eye facing right handed batters with tremendous contact. Good arm strength with slightly above average game management. Shows tremendous potential but could have injury troubles down the line.
Bonk Stuart - 22 yo - 3B - righty
AA - .338 AVG, .424 OBP, 1.209 OPS, 68 HR, 216 RBI
Round 1 (#10) in Season 1
Probably the best power hitting 3B in all the Minor Leagues. Shows equal ability versus both lefties and righties. Unlike most power hitters, he is not a liability in the field and can play all the corners, both infield and outfield.
Alex Olmeda - 23 yo - SP - Righty
AA - 29 GS, 17-2, 204.0 IP, 192 K, .238 OAV, 3.31 ERA
Round 1 (#1) in Season 3
With the possibility to develop 4 above average pitches with tremendous velocity, he shows the most potential in the farm system. Terrific splits versus both left handed batters as well as right handed batters. Stamina should make him good for 30+ starts for years.
Kevin Nakano - 21 yo - RP - Lefty
AA - 44 G, 7-2, 10 SV, 96.1 IP, 95 K, .218 OAV, 2.52 ERA
International Free Agent in Season 1, Aquired via Trade
Shows the potential to be a Major League Closer winning two inning save capabilities. Can make an impact in Season 5 or continue to develop. 3 pitches makes him a hot commodity.
AAA Players to Watch
Sam Gonzales - 23 yo - CF - Lefty
AAA - 135 G, .322 AVG, .466 OBP, 27 HR, 124 RBI, 141 R, 18 SB
Acquired via Trade in Season 1
Has the ability to be a 25/25 guy in the Majors. Terrific batters eye could keep his OBP above .400 for his career, even if his AVG doesn't peak. With some more time he will become a solid fielder.
Domingo Gonzales - 21 yo - C/DH - Lefty
AAA - 121 G, .322 AVG, .429 OBP, 33 HR, 116 RBI, 115 R.
International Free Agent in Season 1, Acquired via Trade
Probably projects more as a DH than catcher, but will be able to catch in a pinch, The combination of his terrific eye and his great power could make him solid in the middle of any ML lineup.
Scott Whiten - 25 yo - RP - Lefty
AAA - 76 G, 2-5, 7 SV, 119.2 IP, 96 K, .257 OAV, 5.49 ERA
Acquired via Trade
Has incredible velocity without sacrificing control. Only having two pitches could hurt his overall potential but could be used for a needed strikeout.
Young ML Impact Players
Ricardo Diaz - 23 yo - 2B - Righty
ML - 146 G, .262 AVG, .364 OBP, 26 HR, 69 RBI, 97 R, .985 Fileding %
Acquired via Trade
Can play either middle infield position without being a liability. He probably will be entrenched in a #2 or #3 spot in the lineup for a while. In 2nd year of 4 year/$36 million deal.
Dude Johnson - 24 yo - SP - Lefty
ML - 33 GS, 17-9, 187.2 IP, 135 K, .254 OAV, 4.56 ERA
Was promoted to the Majors too early in his career that may have stunted his growth. After 2 years in AAA he has proven to be a reliable starter. Three above average pitches coupled with good stamina will lead to great longevity.
ML Veterans
Vin Washington - 27 yo - SP - Lefty
ML - 22 GS, 5-10, 124.1 IP, .247 OAV, 4.13 ERA
Acquired via Trade
His 3 pitches prove to be his downfall as he lacks that one dominating pitch. His terrific control and stamina will make for him to have a spot in the rotation or bullpen on almost any team. Arbitration Eligible.
Max Cortes - 29 yo - SS - Righty
ML - 153 G, .299 AVG, .375 OBP, 5 HR, 37 RBI, .984 Fielding %
Above average fielder that could win a Gold Glove or two when his career is over. Much better batter against lefties but hits righties well too. Arbitration Eligible.
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Glad San Antonio's not in my division. Wow that team's gonna be good. There's a ML'er named Dude Johnson? Seriously? That's amazing.
Nice preview bader. Everyone is gonna have to wait a couple more seasons before they get to see the kids up on the big team. Try and let KC get old before I start making my run. Let everyone fully develop.
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