2014 BLB Amateur Draft Beginning Tues 11/10

[Delandis]

Probably another one of my stupid theories, but I always believed contact(1B- Jon Montalbo, Todd Robideau, EX)can be learned where power is something you either have or don't.

Again, I have alot of dumb theories.

I don't think that's dumb at all.

I believe that to be true as well.

[Z]

Probably another one of my stupid theories, but I always believed contact(1B- Jon Montalbo, Todd Robideau, EX)can be learned where power is something you either have or don't.

Again, I have alot of dumb theories.

Montalbo and Robideau were both drafted with 5 potential contact.

5 contact is where they ended up.

According to OSA on both counts, at least.

I understand what you're saying though.

I think it's mostly just a math and psychology thing.

A player's potential isn't likely to improve more than 1, in rarer cases 2, points in any given category.

When a slugger improves from 4 contact to 5, it sticks in your memory because it often means he makes contact often enough now to hit 30-40 home runs. You remember the guy who puts it together and starts bashing home runs.

When a contact hitter improves from 4 power to 5, it isn't nearly as memorable. Maybe he hits 20 home runs instead of 15.

Another aspect is the sample itself.

Like I said, generally a player is fortunate to gain 1 point in a category.

So think about the player pool.

The power guys who need a contact bump almost all have 4 contact to begin with. That's because 3 contact guys aren't usually considered prospects at all, and 2 contact guys are almost never drafted or given an opportunity to play pro ball. So almost all the guys we think of already have 4 contact and that bump up 1 point from 4 to 5 isn't so unlikely.

The pool of contact guys is completely different. Unlike the power guys, who almost always have at least a 4 in contact, the contact guys very frequently have a 3 or even a 2 in power.

So it's much more unlikely that "contact" players develop meaningful power because they need to add 2 or 3 or 4 or even 5 points to their initial power potential, while "power" players usually only need to add 1 point to their initial contact potential.

[BDub]

Warroom isn't allowing me to add players to the draft list.

I have my anniversary today. So if I can't add anyone, guess you guys will be waiting.

Just trade the pick to me and i'll take care of the rest.

[funclown]

Montalbo and Robideau were both drafted with 5 potential contact.

5 contact is where they ended up.

According to OSA on both counts, at least.

At the time both these guys my scout had a 4 for contact POT. I do pay attention to OSA though from round 3 on and its served us well especially in round 3.

Its also sad I remember what my scout thought about them at the time.

I also use to LOVE eye guys cuz there for a period where the feeders weren't producing them, but it seems since the version change thats been corrected.

[Carlos]

Just trade the pick to me and i'll take care of the rest.

I think I figured it out. Stupid sort.

But with Baltimore having two picks before me, I don't have much hope my list of 3 will be around.

[BDub]

I think I figured it out. Stupid sort.

But with Baltimore having two picks before me, I don't have much hope my list of 3 will be around.

Still lots of talent out there. You will get a solid player.

[Jimmy]

Had to go with "Spike".

[BDub]

Had to go with "Spike".

Really like Knott. Good pick.

[fsquid]

me time?

[fsquid]

is there a list of owner forum names anywhere? I have no clue who the Syracuse Owner is.

[Matt]

I assume this is in jest but just in case.

http://www.simgamingnetwork.com/blb/...b/managers.php

[Jake]

I have been more MIA lately.

[mike]

Damn squid!!!!! Had him as the 4th best hitter overall in this draft. Can't believe you snagged him

[Matt]

My scout doesn't like him at all. So "yea Squid!!!"...one less person off my board.

The joys of the BLB draft.

[Delandis]

I'll be back in a 15-20. Going to go get high off coffee so I can paint some rooms.