Official 9th Baseball ATD Thread (Picks Only)

[Porn*]

With Schilling and Halladay holding down the 1-2, the Toronto Blue Jays are pleased to select;

LHP - Madison "MadBum" Bumgarner

Bumgarner has won three World Series championships (2010, 2012, 2014) and two Silver Slugger Awards (2014, 2015). He has also been selected to four National League All-Star teams and is the Giants' strikeout leader by a left-handed pitcher in the San Francisco era.

Following one of the most dominant postseason and World Series pitching performances in modern MLB history, he was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2014 World Series, the 2014 Babe Ruth Award winner, the 2014 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, and the 2014 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.

Win–loss record 100–67
Earned run average 2.99
Strikeouts 1,381
WHIP 1.10
ERA+ 123
Home runs 14

3× World Series champion (2010, 2012, 2014)
World Series MVP (2014)
Babe Ruth Award (2014)
NLCS MVP (2014)
2× Silver Slugger Award (2014–2015)
4× All-Star (2013–2016)
Willie Mac Award (2014)
AP Male Athlete of the Year (2014)
Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2014)
MLB records

0.25 career World Series ERA (minimum 25 innings)
0.50 career postseason road ERA (minimum 25 innings)
Two career grand slams by a pitcher (tied)
Two grand slams by a pitcher, single season (tied) (2014)
 52 2⁄3 innings pitched, single postseason (2014)
6 career scoreless postseason starts (tied with Tom Glavine)

 

[Pwnasaurus]

I have UL's pix

The Naps select LF Goose Goslin

1921-1938

.316 AVG
.387 OBP
.887 OPS (127 OPS+)
1,612 RBI
248 HR

Even had some speed with 5 top 10 SB finishes

Well above average defensive fielder

Interesting fact. His HR totals were even more impressive given that he spent a lot of time in Washington. For example, on the 1924 World Series winning Senators, his 12 HR were more than the rest of the team combined (10). That's right, a post-deadball era team hit 22 home runs all year and still won the World Series.


The Naps select SP Smoky Joe Wood as their fourth starter.

1908-1922

This guy is the very definition of a peak performer. His pitching career was effectively over in 1915 before he hit the age of 26, but was a good enough hitter and fielder to make a comeback where was pretty much a full time player between 1918-1922. But before he hurt his arm in 1913, he had one of the greatest seasons ever, rattling off 16 wins in a row, going 34-15 with a 1.91 ERA and 258 K's. And in his last (relatively) full year of pitching in 1915, he led the league with a 1.49 ERA.

117-57
2.03 ERA (146 ERA+)
1.087 WHIP

.283 BA
110 OPS+

 

[Porn*]

Schilling, Halladay, Bumgarner


Toronto Blue Jays select;

LHP - Andy Pettitte

Pettitte won five World Series championships with the Yankees and was a three-time All-Star. He ranks as MLB's all-time postseason wins leader with 19

Pettitte established himself as one of the "Core Four" players who contributed to the Yankees' late-1990s dynasty that produced four championships. Pettitte won the 2001 American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in helping his team win the pennant.

Win–loss record 256–153
Earned run average 3.85
Strikeouts 2,448


3× All-Star (1996, 2001, 2010)
5× World Series champion (1996, 1998–2000, 2009)
ALCS MVP (2001)
AL wins leader (1996)
New York Yankees #46 retired

 

[Gootie]

Chicago Whales select Jim Bunning (R-KY)

-Elected to Fort Thomas KY City Council in 1977
-Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 4th district (1987-1999)
-United States Senator from Kentucky (1999-2011)
-Ranking Member of Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment
-Sponsor of Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004

During a 24-year career in Congress, the Southgate Republican built a similar reputation as one of the country’s staunchest and most uncompromising fiscal conservatives, and a bit of a wild card: No one knew when he’d throw a wild pitch or shake off his party’s leaders.

“He stood by his principles. Some might say to a fault – but he stood by his principles come hell or high water,†said Fort Mitchell attorney and author Rick Robinson, a former legislative aide to Bunning.

 

[td_ice]

With pick 180, the Pittsburgh Pirates are pleased to select, OF Sam Crawford.


Another strong bat to add to the Pirates lineup. This HOF'er had plenty of pop, and speed. As evidenced by his league leading 309 triples, and his stolen base total of 367.

144 OPS+


75.1 WAR


.309 BA over his 19 year career.

 

[darko]

181 - New York Yankees select - 2B, Joe 'Flash' Gordon

9x All Star
5x World Series Champion
253 career home runs
1942 AL MVP

Missed 2 years because of WW2.

 

[Vegeta]

The Detroit Tigers select Gerald Dempsey Posey the III.

Career Stats

.307/.373/.476
.848 OPS
136 OPS+
1005 Hits
116 HR
527 RBI
33.5 WAR

162 Game Averages

181 Hits, 21 Homeruns, 95 RBI

Career Accolades

3x World Series Champion
1x NL MVP
NL Rookie of the Year
3x Silver Slugger
1x Gold-Glove
4x All-Star
1x NL Batting Champion

Buster Posey has quickly proven himself to be the greatest catcher currently in the mlb. Very few catchers in MLB history have had the offensive and defensive success that Posey has had in an 8 year stretch. We are very proud to have him playing for us.​

 

[Pwnasaurus]

The St. Louis Cardinals are pleased to select a dynamite defensive player who will form a dynamite 2 way combo on the left side of the infield, SS - Lou Boudreau. Boudreau is one of the greatest defensive shortstops in MLB history having led the league in dWAR 4 separate times. He was also no slouch with the bat, winning a batting title and MVP award in different seasons.

- BBHOF (1970)
- World Series Champion (1948)
- 3 Times finished in Top 5 in MVP voting (Won award in 1948)
- 4 Times finished in Top 5 in Overall WAR (all players) *Led League 2x*
- 7 Times finished in Top 5 in dWAR (Led League 4 times)
- Led League in Doubles 3 Times

 

[Tecumseh]

With the 184th overall pick in the twelfth round, the Albuquerque Dukes select OF Zack Wheat.

"One of the grandest guys ever to wear a baseball uniform, one of the greatest batting teachers I have ever seen, one of the truest pals a man ever had and one of the kindliest men God ever created," Casey Stengel said of Wheat.

Growing up in Missouri, Wheat made his major league debut in 1909. He played 19 season in the major leagues, 18 of which came with Brooklyn, though he finished his career in 1927 with the Philadelphia Athletics, a team that featured five other eventual Hall of Famers.

At 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, Wheat batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The outfielder hit over .300 14 times in his career, led the National League in batting in 1918, and finished with a .317 career batting average. He was also known for being a graceful outfielder with a strong arm.

Wheat's Brooklyn teams were mostly bad, but he did play in two World Series in 1916 and 1920, though his team lost both of them.

Wheat, who was nicknamed "Buck," spent the first part of his career in the dead-ball era and his best season during that timeframe was in 1914, when he hit .319 (batting average)/.377 (on-base percentage)/.452 (slugging percentage) with 26 doubles, 9 triples and 9 home runs. He finished ninth in the MVP voting that year.

Zack got to play with his younger brother, Mack, from 1915 to 1919.

Wheat was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veteran's Committee in 1959 and passed away in 1972.

"Zack Wheat was 165 pounds of scrap iron, rawhide, and guts." -Buck O’Neil

19 year career

.317/.367/.450/.817
129 OPS+
60.2 WAR
2,884 hits
476 doubles
172 triples
132 home runs
1,248 RBIs
205 stolen bases
Finished 3rd in MVP voting in 1924
1918 NL batting title
1916, 1920 NL Pennant
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1959 by way of the Veteran's Committee​

 

[le_sean]

With the 185th pick in the ATD, the Montreal Royals select, OF Kirby Puckett.

First ballot BBHOF (2001)
10x All-Star
6x Gold Glove
2x World Series champion (1987, 1991)
7x Top-10 MVP voting
6x Silver Slugger
.318/.360/.477 slash line (124 OPS+)
50.9 career WAR (in 12 seasons)​

We are very pleased to add one of the most exciting ballplayers of the late 80s and early 90s. Though his career was cut short, he had a tremendous impact on the game. When he was forced to retire in 1995, he had the highest career batting average for a right-handed hitter since DiMaggio. Beloved, clutch and energetic, we are pleased to add Kirby's skillset to our team.

 

[Voight]

The Atlanta Braves will select SP Justin Verlander

12 Seasons (Active)

176-103
3.47 ERA
2197 SO
123 ERA+
1.185 WHIP
8.5 K/9
52.6 fWAR (2nd 10's)

AL MVP (2011)
AL Cy Young Award (2011)
6× All-Star (2007, 2009–2013)
Triple Crown (2011)
AL Rookie of the Year (2006)
2× MLB wins leader (2009, 2011)
AL ERA leader (2011)
4× AL strikeout leader (2009, 2011, 2012, 2016)
Pitched two no-hitters (2007, 2011)
Cy Young Voting 1,2,2,3,5,7,11
MVP Voting 1,15,17,20
3x bWAR pitchers leader

Postseason
98.1 IP
7-5
3.39 ERA
112 SO
10.3 K/9

 

[Winger for Hire]

With the 187th pick in the ATD draft, the Yomiuri Giants select RP (and raging a-hole) Jonathan Robert Papelbon

(Papelbon is) a very good closer and an unrepentant a-hole with a knack for pissing off his own teammates as much as his opponents.

Career Highlights

6 time All-Star
Delivery Man of the Year (2007)
Babe Ruth Award (2007)
Runner up for 2006 RoY

Only player to ever have 30+ saves in his first 7 seasons
Boston Red Sox Career Saves Leader
Philadelphia Phillies Career Saves Leader
Fastest Pitcher to reach 200 saves
Major League record of scorless innings to start a postseason career (25 IP)
Major League Record of Teammates Choked in Dugout (tied- Barry Bonds)

Career Stats

689 Games
725 Innings Pitched

41 Wins
368 Saves (9th)
2.44 ERA
177 ERA+
2.81 FIP
1.04 WHIP
808 Strikeouts
10.0 K/9
4.37 K/BB
185 Walks

23.7 bWAR (including a 5.0 WAR season and two 3+ WAR seasons)

Postseason Dominance

18 Games
27 Innings

2 Wins
7 Saves

1.00 ERA
0.81 WHIP
23 Strikeouts
8 Walks

 

[ryan callahan]

With the 188th pick, the San Francisco Giants are happy to select 2B, *cough cough, SP Bret Saberhagen. He will do as my 4th starting pitcher behing Spahn, Brown and Keefe

 

[NJDevs26]

A colorful figure on and off the field who was a catcher that stole 50+ bases a year, hit above .300 and threw out 46% of baserunners? Sign me up for an 19th century star:

-Hit .308 over a 16-year career with a .368 OBP
-Won two batting titles
-Stole 312 bases over a 5-year stretch from 1886-1890 when steals were first recorded
-Versatile enough to play any position including outfield, but for us he plays catcher

King Kelly was also a bit before his time in strategic thinking (per his HOF page):

When Kelly played with the White Stockings, he began to study the rules of baseball, and trying to figure out ways to get around them. A fellow HOF'er gave Kelly credit for originating the hit-and-run play that is so popular in the game now, and together the two came up with strategies for the sport that are currently considered commonplace. Some of the things they worked on were playing off first and third base, adjusting the outfield positions according to the player batting, the double steal and the infield shift.

 

[bluesfan94]

I'll grab my left handed specialist now, although he was much more than that.

RP Jesse Orosco

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I'll take OF - Gary Sheffield because I'm at work and I know he was on my list.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

The Los Angeles Angels with the 192nd pick are thrilled to select, Pitcher, Felix Hernandez, a 1 time Cy Young winner, with 6 top 10 finishes, he's 93rd all time in pitchers WAR and just turned 30 years old. Clearly on a HOF trajectory along with consistently great SO/9, WAR, and adjusted ERA numbers(3rd among active players in adjusted ERA and total strike outs, also 3rd in WAR)

 

[KaseMeOutside]

With the 193rd pick the Los Angeles Angels select, RP Troy Percival

6 times he had a SO/9 north of 10
Career 1.1 WHIP
Career H/9 of 6.1
Career Adjusted ERA of 146

Fits the mold of what we want out of the BullPen, Power pitchers, I prefer a modern approach to building one, and simply put strike outs and preventing hits are the two most important things you need out of a reliever and he's great at both.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I'll add SP - Luis Tiant

 

[bluesfan94]

I'll take criminally underrated 2B Chase Utley

 

[Pwnasaurus]

The Pittsburgh Pirates select another criminally underrated 2B who bounced back with an MVP caliber year last year. 2B - Robinson Cano

 

[ryan callahan]

The San Francisco Giants select RP Craig Kimbrel

 

[Winger for Hire]

With the 197th pick in the draft, the Yomiuri Giants select C/1B Joseph Patrick Mauer

Mauer is an underrated offensive and defensive catcher. I'll let the accolades and number speak for themselves. Oh, and Paul Molitor...

Mauer attended the same high school as Baseball Hall of Famer and former Milwaukee Brewer Paul Molitor who is his current manager. Molitor has said that Mauer "has the best swing he had ever seen".

Career Highlights

AL MVP (2009, 3 other Top 10 finishes)
6 time All-Star
3 time Gold Glove winner
5 time Silver Slugger
3 time AL Batting Champion (.347, .328, .365)

Highest Batting Average for a Catcher (.328)
Highest Season Batting Average for a Catcher (.365)
Highest Season OBP for a Catcher (.444)
Only Catcher to win an AL batting title
Only Catcher in MLB history to win 3 batting titles

Twice lead the League in Caught Stealing%

5th Highest 7 year peak WAR (WAR7) for catchers all-time (38.5)
9th All-Time JAWS for catchers (44.3)

Career Stats

1590 Games

.308/.391/.446 Triple Slash
.837 OPS (127 OPS+)

365 Doubles
130 Home Runs
50 Stolen Bases
804 RBI
855 Runs Scored

865 Strikeouts
822 Walks

50.0 bWAR

*Fun Fact- Mauer only struck out 4 times in his four years of high school baseball*

 

[Voight]

The Atlanta Braves will select C Yadier "Yadi" Molina!

With all the offence on our team, we felt we needed a very good defensive presence behind the plate. Yadi will work well with our pitching staff and also bring championship & veteran experience.

A winner of two World Series and four National League pennants, he is considered an essential figure in the Cardinals' postseason success, with nine appearances in his first twelve seasons. Considered one of the top defensive catchers of all time, his awards include seven consecutive selections to the All Star Game, eight consecutive Gold Gloves, four Platinum Gloves, and one Silver Slugger. Offensively, he has accrued more than 1,500 hits, 100 home runs, 600 runs batted in, and a .284 batting average.

As of 2016, he had thrown out 41.69% of runners attempting a stolen base over his career, which is currently 184th all time and led active MLB catchers with 55 pickoffs. Molina also formulates fielder positioning plans and complete pitching strategies to opposing hitters, earning a reputation as an on-field leader.

Initially considered a light hitter, Molina significantly improved his offense and raised his career batting average from .248 in 2007. Through 2015, he had a .286 career batting average in the postseason.

7× All-Star (2009–2015)
2× World Series champion (2006, 2011)
8× Gold Glove Award (2008–2015)
Silver Slugger Award (2013)
4× Platinum Glove Award (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015)

 

[le_sean]

With the 200th pick in the ATD, the Montreal Royals select RP John Wetteland.

3x All-Star
World Series MVP (1996)
2.93 ERA (148 ERA+)
AL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year (1996)
303 Saves
804 Strikeouts​

John Wetteland was one of the most intimidating closers on the mound in the 90s. The first and only pitcher to record 4 saves in a single World Series, he helped give the Yankees their first Championship since 1978. In an injury shortened career, Wetteland was able to accumulate a remarkable 19.2 career WAR. We are glad to have this power pitcher anchor our bullpen.