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Rock777
Joined: 09/21/2014
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Its definitely inflated, but most of those guys aren't really as high as they look. The draft has probably "been good" for most people because folks are looking at it through prior years lens where the POT was more accurate (and thus lower on average).
tdawg1413
Joined: 07/27/2018
Posts: 29

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Fairly happy with this guy

http://brokenbat.org/player/217956
Seca
Joined: 05/05/2014
Posts: 5194

Waterloo Dinosaurs
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because folks are looking at it through prior years lens where the POT was more accurate

That's fair. (I was getting at this when I said we don't know how things will turn out :) ).

Even if pot bars all come into line, the higher average level of placement may have a similar inflationary effect. Fernandez could hit the majors by age 21. That's ~13 year playing career (longer if the manager is a dink who flaunts and flogs his star players). Yes there always have been 21 year old ML players, but it looks like there will be noticeably more.

Players having an extra 2-3 years on their career doesn't sound like much, but its that much less turnover. Fewer seasons "breaking in" players. A higher level of skill across the board.

Or not. :) Just a thought.
Jason2327
Joined: 09/02/2014
Posts: 717

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Something I also think is happening is being able to see the potential players aren't missing the higher players now. Before you could have 2 guys say very good potential with 1 being 15 and the other 13 and choosing the 13 because he sounded like the better player
12twelve
Joined: 02/05/2017
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When this guy grows up, it will be a test of that low control but still good pitcher discussion.
nxck98
Joined: 08/09/2018
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Has not been an amazing draft for me, but I cannot complain. Solid role players that will be good in the future, whether that be great hitters, defenders, or pitching aid.

Today, the MOSH drafted 19 year-old SS Chico Ureno. That weak arm means I will have to convert him into a 2B, but I see him having 16 Hitting and 15 Power in the future, with 15 fielding. Should be one to watch.
wickersty
Joined: 05/11/2017
Posts: 1002

Deadwood Perambulators
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@12twelve without a doubt. it will be very interesting to see how he can do
DDroy
Joined: 02/21/2017
Posts: 4

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This is by far the most interesting draft pick I have seen. It would be interesting to see how he turn out
Rome
Joined: 06/01/2016
Posts: 24

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My 4th pick http://brokenbat.org/player/214921 My picks have been pretty consistant so far.
amalric7
Joined: 01/20/2016
Posts: 2235

New York Lancers
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@DDroy - that IS an interesting prospect! If he hits his 16 POT minimum and you give him the 'technical max' in 12 Hit and 10 Pow, he could then hit 20 Bat Control, 16 PD and 20 Fielding - that is one heck of a SS.

@Rome - that is a very nice hitter, congrats.


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