Well, we all just read Opey Higgins' grading of the first 15 picks.If there's one thing we just learned by reading that, it's that writing an article and smoking meth just do NOT mix.
Speaking of smoking meth, it seemed as though a lot of the owners in this world appeared to do just that, rather than scout baseball players. Don't get me wrong, some teams were on the ball, as usual, and came away with some future primetime players.
And then, there were some players selected who aren't fit to clean the toilets out of my house.
A complete moron can make a good pick in the top 5-10 of the draft. The room for error just isn't there.
But the true geniuses of the world earn their status in the league by simply selecting value at where they pick.
It's as simple as that, folks.
I have examined the entire bottom half of the first round, compensation picks included. Some owners should be commended for their picks. Some owners should be castrated.
Top five best and worst, here we go!
Top 5 BEST
Omar Sanchez, LF, Chicago Whales (23rd overall)
How in the hell did this guy manage to slip all the way to 23? He's a legit everyday power hitting slugger who'll be mashing pitches in no time. Not the greatest defensively, but that bat more than makes up for it.
Carl Gaillard, RP, Oakland Oaks (36th overall*)
This is a legit closer, folks. Jubalado definitely ate his wheaties before the draft. Great value at 36.
Brent Crosby, C, Baltimore Lords (24th overall)
Not the greatest defensively, but he doesn't suck ass either. Plus, damn, look at that bat. He's a future everyday C who'll mash 35+ HRs a season.
Derrek Smith, 2B, Toledo Maumees (37th overall*)
I can see Smith making a couple All-Star appearances before his career is over and done with. This is VALUE, folks. Take notes, if you want. This is who you try to get in the later half of the first round.
Mark Power, 2B, Baltimore Lords (47th overall*)
Baltimore comes through again with another solid pick. It's apparent that Devonjain laid off the meth till AFTER the draft. Nice job.
HONORABLE MENTION: Christopher Hartman, SP, Toledo Maumees; Buck Guthrie, RF, Omaha Spikes
Top 5 WORST
Kenneth Wilson, RP, Albuquerque Dukes (33rd overall)
Are you serious? Did you see the other relievers that were taken AFTER this one? He's not God AWFUL, but man, he's close. I think the scouts were too busy trading their players to do their research.
Hulk Richardson, P, Ottawa Great Lake St (48th overall*)
This guy has 48th round written all over him, yet Ottawa felt compelled to select him 48th OVERALL. If this guy has any sort of a ML career AT ALL, I'll be completely shocked.
Giovanni Hemingway, SS, Salt Lake City Trappers (20th overall)
Don't get me wrong, it's good to have a strong defensive SS. However, the lack of bat makes him a 2nd-3rd round pick at best. You coulda done better, Salt Lake!
Al Danks, 2B, Durham Tobacconists (51st overall*)
Another strong defensive player, but has the offensive ability of a 6-year-old T-ball player. I understand we all have our separate formulas for trying to win, but guys like this can be had much later in the draft.
Stevie Stankiewicz, LF, Albuquerque Dukes (52nd overall*)
This guy isn't awful, but man, he isn't good either. He's just JOE AVERAGE. Average at everything, good at NOTHING. Albuquerque, good thing you got a lot of talent back from your firesale, because you sure as hell didn't get anything in the draft.
HONORABLE MENTION: Henry Garcia, SS, Texas Steers; Anybody else drafted by Albuquerque
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