Is catcher the toughest Draft position to project?
The 35-year history of the Draft is lined with monumental mistakes selecting catchers. In the ’70s, Danny Ray Goodwin twice was the first pick in the Draft (’71 and ’75), and ended up with a .236 average and 13 homers in 707 Major League plate appearances. In 1966, the Mets took catcher Steve Chilcott with the first pick, right in front of Reggie Jackson; Whitey Herzog said Chilcott could have been very good, but he hurt his shoulder in Double-A, never made The Show and Jackson went on to Cooperstown. In 1970, the Padres selected Mike Ivie with the first pick, and he went on to an inglorious career. From 1995-2007, there were 15 catchers selected in the first round. Mauer is one of the best players of his generation. Hank Conger, taken by the Angels in 2006, is a top Triple-A prospect. Five of the others are out of baseball, including Ben Davis, the second overall pick in ’95, while Clement is playing first base in Pittsburgh. Actually, Clement is hardly alone, as Jayson Werth, Daric B
Related Questions
- If I am selected for a Red Window Project (RWP) international internship position, will this allow me to have direct contact in counseling victims of sex trafficking, and other forms of exploitation?
- May I forward a summary of my project idea or submit an informal draft for feedback prior to submittting a formal application?
- How were position reductions connected to the iS² Project?
