CarsonDaMan Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.asp?sport=MLB&column=19&articleid=1003"]http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/...&articleid=1003[/url] Reds put three players on that list, not very impressive for a team that should depend on their farm system more. Before you bash O'Brien though, go through the players he's drafted the last two years. There are a few very good looking young players, especially from this years draft. But to state the point, until the Reds can build up the system the way teams like Minnesota, Oakland, and Cleveland have, they will continue to suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest #22 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 91. Homer Bailey - RHP Reds - Age 19 - ETA: 2008 Previous rankings: 2005 #73 2-4, 4.88 ERA, 58 H, 75/42 K/BB in 66 1/3 IP for low Single-A Dayton Wha? How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarsonDaMan Posted July 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Those stats are EXTREMELY misleading. 1. The opponent batting average against him is .225. He does not get hit hard. 2. He averages over a strikeout per inning due to his fastball that tops out around 96. 3. He's only 19 years old right now. 4. Dayton's offense is pathetic, he gets next to no run support. 5. Don't forget the Red mandated "pitch to contact" rule for low minor pitchers. As he becomes more advance he'll have more reign to blow hitters away. A 6'4, 195 lb flamethrower with major potential. He has everything needed to become a true ace pitcher. Just pray the Reds don't fuck him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 we could always ship the reds players to dayton and win a championship there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest #22 Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 [quote name='CarsonDaMan' date='Jul 22 2005, 01:45 AM']Those stats are EXTREMELY misleading. 1. The opponent batting average against him is .225. He does not get hit hard. 2. He averages over a strikeout per inning due to his fastball that tops out around 96. 3. He's only 19 years old right now. 4. Dayton's offense is pathetic, he gets next to no run support. 5. Don't forget the Red mandated "pitch to contact" rule for low minor pitchers. As he becomes more advance he'll have more reign to blow hitters away. A 6'4, 195 lb flamethrower with major potential. He has everything needed to become a true ace pitcher. Just pray the Reds don't fuck him up. [right][post="117424"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote] wow. Absolutely sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarsonDaMan Posted July 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 If you want to get a look at Homer Bailey, check out his high school scouting video on this page... [url="http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/draftday/y2004/search.jsp?sc=team&sp=cin"]http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/draftday...?sc=team&sp=cin[/url] Just click on the video link next to his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorVirus Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 I wish O'Bien would look at how Oakland drafts pitching, cause they bring up a lot of good pitching from there farm system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarsonDaMan Posted July 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 It's not O'Briens fault our farm system blows at the upper levels. Pin that one on Jim Bowden. Dan has actually drafted pretty well the last couple years, but you won't see the fruits of that for at least another couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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