Official 9th Baseball ATD Thread (Picks Only)
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Voight
#winning
The Atlanta Braves are very excited to bring back our long time manager, Bobby Cox!
2,504–2,001
.566 WP%
67-69 playoffs
Atlanta Braves (1978–1981)
Toronto Blue Jays (1982–1985)
Atlanta Braves (1990–2010)
BBHOF 2014 (100%)
1× World Series champion (1995)
4× Manager of the Year (1985, 1991, 2004, 2005)
Atlanta Braves #6 retired
Ranks fourth on the baseball all-time managerial wins list.
15 division titles
MLB record 14 straight division titles
Reached World Series 5x in 1990's
Six 100 win seasons
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With pick 381, the Pittsburgh Pirates are pleased to select, - Tony Phillips - OF/2B/3B/SS
Phillips is truly a man for all positions. Extreme versatility over 18 seasons.
My favorite numbers, upon reading Phillips' resume, is his 1991 season.
146 Games played total: 46 @ 3Bm, 36 @ 2B, 25 @ LF, 23 @ RF, 18 @ DH, 13 @ SS, and 9 @ CF. So he would often play at more than one position in the same game, giving his manager great flexibility.
.266/.374/.389
50.8 WAR
If you want to read more about him, here is a great article describing him as arguably the most versatile player in MLB history.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/165024942/tony-phillips-versatile-underrated-player-mlb
When Phillips made it to the Majors with the A's in 1982, he played only shortstop during his 40-game debut. After that, he spent time at multiple positions every single season, establishing himself as the ultimate super-utilityman.
Phillips played 778 games at second base, 565 in left field, 428 at third base, 294 at shortstop, 169 in right field, 97 in center field and five at first base (plus 101 at designated hitter). And unlike most who bounce all around the diamond, Phillips was extremely productive.
Most career WAR, 5+ games at those 7 positions (since 1920)
1. 50.8 WAR - Phillips, 1982-99
2. 38.5 WAR - Ben Zobrist, 2006-present
3. 28.2 WAR - XXXXXX, 1999-2011
4. 22.1 WAR - XXXXXX, 1982-95
5. 15.7 WAR - XXXXXX, 1991-2001
Phillips is one of only four players to spend 100-plus games apiece at second, third, shortstop, left field and right field. He and Pete Rose are the only ones to log at least 400 games at second, third and left. Phillips played five or more positions in half of his 18 seasons, including 1999, when he returned to the A's at age 40 and spent time everywhere except pitcher, catcher and first base. Since 1905, no other player has accomplished that feat at older than 37.
Despite all of that moving around, Phillips wound up at 40 Total Zone defensive runs above average for his career.
Phillips is truly a man for all positions. Extreme versatility over 18 seasons.
My favorite numbers, upon reading Phillips' resume, is his 1991 season.
146 Games played total: 46 @ 3Bm, 36 @ 2B, 25 @ LF, 23 @ RF, 18 @ DH, 13 @ SS, and 9 @ CF. So he would often play at more than one position in the same game, giving his manager great flexibility.
.266/.374/.389
50.8 WAR
If you want to read more about him, here is a great article describing him as arguably the most versatile player in MLB history.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/165024942/tony-phillips-versatile-underrated-player-mlb
When Phillips made it to the Majors with the A's in 1982, he played only shortstop during his 40-game debut. After that, he spent time at multiple positions every single season, establishing himself as the ultimate super-utilityman.
Phillips played 778 games at second base, 565 in left field, 428 at third base, 294 at shortstop, 169 in right field, 97 in center field and five at first base (plus 101 at designated hitter). And unlike most who bounce all around the diamond, Phillips was extremely productive.
Most career WAR, 5+ games at those 7 positions (since 1920)
1. 50.8 WAR - Phillips, 1982-99
2. 38.5 WAR - Ben Zobrist, 2006-present
3. 28.2 WAR - XXXXXX, 1999-2011
4. 22.1 WAR - XXXXXX, 1982-95
5. 15.7 WAR - XXXXXX, 1991-2001
Phillips is one of only four players to spend 100-plus games apiece at second, third, shortstop, left field and right field. He and Pete Rose are the only ones to log at least 400 games at second, third and left. Phillips played five or more positions in half of his 18 seasons, including 1999, when he returned to the A's at age 40 and spent time everywhere except pitcher, catcher and first base. Since 1905, no other player has accomplished that feat at older than 37.
Despite all of that moving around, Phillips wound up at 40 Total Zone defensive runs above average for his career.
bluesfan94
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After Tony Phillips was taken right before my eyes, I'll take another all time great utilityman, 2B/SS/3B Gil McDougald
KaseMeOutside
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The Los Angeles Angels select a player who was not only an elite defensive LF'er and CF'er, but also an elite defensive 1b as well, which for my team makes him very valuable in late game situations with the ability to sub him at LF/CF or 1B. 32+ career WAR and I honestly just enjoyed the way he played the game.
Darin Erstad
Darin Erstad
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- Oct 18, 2011
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With a more modern team I need a more modern manager, so with that said I am pleased to name a man with 12 consecutive winning seasons. 2 world series titles, and another world series appearance, and a man well respected by his peers and players, who ended the Red Sox world series drought.
Terry Francona, Manager.
Terry Francona, Manager.
bluesfan94
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I'll take the best Jamaican baseball player of all time, OF Devon White.
The switch hitter was a three time all star and 7 time gold glove winner. He also has some speed, averaging 30 SB a year.
The switch hitter was a three time all star and 7 time gold glove winner. He also has some speed, averaging 30 SB a year.
le_sean
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With the 390th pick the Montreal Royals select RP Jim Brewer.
All-Star (1973)
World Series Champion (1965)
133 career saves
3.07 ERA (111 ERA+)
810 strikeouts
15.7 career WAR
All-Star (1973)
World Series Champion (1965)
133 career saves
3.07 ERA (111 ERA+)
810 strikeouts
15.7 career WAR
We are happy to have lefty Jim Brewer into our bullpen. He was a mainstay of the 1960s Dodgers and was a monster against lefty hitters, only allowing a .288 OBP.
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ryan callahan
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Voight
#winning
Atlanta Braves will select OF Torii Hunter!
5× All-Star (2002, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013)
9× Gold Glove Award (2001–2009)
2× Silver Slugger Award (2009, 2013)
Winger for Hire
Praise Beebo
With the 391st pick in the draft, the Yomiuri Giants select LHP, and owner of the dirtiest hat in the history of the game, Steven James Kline
Known for his colorful sound bites, he has accused umpires of favoring the New York Yankees and has jokingly said he thought about putting one ump in the "Kobra Klutch". One of Kline's signature pitches is a sinker that seems to "roll off the kitchen table". He utilized this pitch frequently when serving as a setup man for the St. Louis Cardinals. He also had an above average slider that he often featured against left handed batters throughout his career, and would throw the occasional changeup.
On December 17, 2008, he was announced as the pitching coach for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets. On May 10, 2011, Kline was suspended after he head-butted an umpire. He was suspended for 15 days and was fined $500 for the incident.
Career Stats
796 Games
682 IP
34 Wins
39 Saves
3.51 ERA
125 ERA+
1.38 WHIP
493 Strikeouts
A member of the "4 strikeouts in an inning" club
13 Postseason Games
0.96 Postseason ERA
2 Postseason Strikeouts
2 Postseason Saves
Known for his colorful sound bites, he has accused umpires of favoring the New York Yankees and has jokingly said he thought about putting one ump in the "Kobra Klutch". One of Kline's signature pitches is a sinker that seems to "roll off the kitchen table". He utilized this pitch frequently when serving as a setup man for the St. Louis Cardinals. He also had an above average slider that he often featured against left handed batters throughout his career, and would throw the occasional changeup.
On December 17, 2008, he was announced as the pitching coach for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets. On May 10, 2011, Kline was suspended after he head-butted an umpire. He was suspended for 15 days and was fined $500 for the incident.
Career Stats
796 Games
682 IP
34 Wins
39 Saves
3.51 ERA
125 ERA+
1.38 WHIP
493 Strikeouts
A member of the "4 strikeouts in an inning" club
13 Postseason Games
0.96 Postseason ERA
2 Postseason Strikeouts
2 Postseason Saves
Tecumseh
Scorched Earth
With the 393rd overall pick in the twenty-fifth round, the Albuquerque Dukes select RP Al Holland.
10 year career
34-30
2.98 ERA
123 ERA+
3.34 FIP
1.207 WHIP
216 games finished
78 saves
513 strikeouts
7.1 K per 9
1x All-Star
1983 NL Pennant
In 6.2 postseason innings, he posted an ERA of 0.00, finished all 4 games he appeared in, gave up 2 hits, struck out 8, recorded 2 saves, and a WHIP of 0.300
10 year career
34-30
2.98 ERA
123 ERA+
3.34 FIP
1.207 WHIP
216 games finished
78 saves
513 strikeouts
7.1 K per 9
1x All-Star
1983 NL Pennant
In 6.2 postseason innings, he posted an ERA of 0.00, finished all 4 games he appeared in, gave up 2 hits, struck out 8, recorded 2 saves, and a WHIP of 0.300
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Pwnasaurus
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The St. Louis Cardinals are pleased to select their leader, MGR - John McGraw. McGraw was a wildly successful player/manager for the Orioles and Giants before moving to the bench full time to the tune of a .586 winning percentage over a whopping 33 year career.
- 3 Time World Series Champion
- 7 Time NL Pennant Winner
- 2763 wins (2nd all time)
- .586 Winning Percentage (3rd all time min 2000 games)
- 3 Time World Series Champion
- 7 Time NL Pennant Winner
- 2763 wins (2nd all time)
- .586 Winning Percentage (3rd all time min 2000 games)
NJDevs26
Once upon a time...
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Pick #397 - MGR Walter Alston
Alston may have never changed organizations in MLB, but he proved his adaptability nonetheless by winning with different types of teams in vastly different ballparks (three) and cities (two). After finally steering the Boys of Summer over the top in 1955 as a young manager with a powerful offensive team, he won five pennants and three World Championship teams in LA utilizing legendary pitching and speed. Towards the end of his career he laid the foundation for another perennial championship contender, winning his seventh and final pennant in 1974. And being someone who signed 23 one-year contracts also makes him a good fit in a one-year format
-2040 career wins (9th all-time)
-Won four World Championships and seven pennants
-Had 19 winning seasons in 23 years as a manager
-A career .558 winning percentage (12th all time among managers with 1000+ games)
Alston may have never changed organizations in MLB, but he proved his adaptability nonetheless by winning with different types of teams in vastly different ballparks (three) and cities (two). After finally steering the Boys of Summer over the top in 1955 as a young manager with a powerful offensive team, he won five pennants and three World Championship teams in LA utilizing legendary pitching and speed. Towards the end of his career he laid the foundation for another perennial championship contender, winning his seventh and final pennant in 1974. And being someone who signed 23 one-year contracts also makes him a good fit in a one-year format
-2040 career wins (9th all-time)
-Won four World Championships and seven pennants
-Had 19 winning seasons in 23 years as a manager
-A career .558 winning percentage (12th all time among managers with 1000+ games)
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Vegeta
God Dammit Nappa
Toronto Blue Jays select:
C/1st - Victor Martinez
Batting average .301
Hits 1,936
Home runs 227
Runs batted in 1,077
OPS+ 123
C/1st - Victor Martinez
Batting average .301
Hits 1,936
Home runs 227
Runs batted in 1,077
OPS+ 123
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The Naps select 1B Carlos Delgado to be a left handed home run threat off the bench and to be our fourth string catcher behind Dickey, Munson and Foxx.
Vegeta
God Dammit Nappa
Toronto Blue Jays select:
2B - Jose Altuve 26yrs old
Altuve has been selected to four All-Star Games, making his first All-Star Game start in 2015. In 2014, he became the first player in over 80 years to reach 130 hits and 40 stolen bases before the All-Star Game. That same season he became the first Astro to win the batting title after hitting .341.
Batting average .311
Hits 1,046
Home runs 60
Runs batted in 322
Stolen bases 199
4× All-Star (2012, 2014–2016)
Gold Glove Award (2015)
3× Silver Slugger Award (2014–2016)
2× AL batting champion (2014, 2016)
2× AL stolen base leader (2014, 2015)
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2B - Jose Altuve 26yrs old
Altuve has been selected to four All-Star Games, making his first All-Star Game start in 2015. In 2014, he became the first player in over 80 years to reach 130 hits and 40 stolen bases before the All-Star Game. That same season he became the first Astro to win the batting title after hitting .341.
Batting average .311
Hits 1,046
Home runs 60
Runs batted in 322
Stolen bases 199
4× All-Star (2012, 2014–2016)
Gold Glove Award (2015)
3× Silver Slugger Award (2014–2016)
2× AL batting champion (2014, 2016)
2× AL stolen base leader (2014, 2015)
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Pwnasaurus
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The St. Louis Cardinals are pleased to select SP - Burleigh Grimes. Burleigh, or Grimey as I assume he liked to be called, pitched as both a starter and a reliever during his Hall of Fame career making him a great spot starter/long man in this format. He won both his starts and was dominant during the Cardinals 1931 World Series win.
- BBHOF (1964)
- World Series Champion (1931)
- 2 Times finished in Top 5 in MVP Voting
- Led League in Pitcher's bWAR (1921), 5 Times finished in Top 5
- 4 Times finished Top 5 in ERA
- Led League in Strikeouts (1921), 8 Times finished in Top 5
- BBHOF (1964)
- World Series Champion (1931)
- 2 Times finished in Top 5 in MVP Voting
- Led League in Pitcher's bWAR (1921), 5 Times finished in Top 5
- 4 Times finished Top 5 in ERA
- Led League in Strikeouts (1921), 8 Times finished in Top 5
