Another year, another draft for the Beavers. Many believed the Beavers would be set back a slight bit this year, they were right. The Islanders flew out of the gates leading the division for a few weeks, but since Boston has found their gear and taken the lead. So Beavers fans look to the future.
Since Cal Rhodes was signed as a comp 'B' pick the Beavers lost their low 1st round pick, but still recieved a 1st round supp pick instead. With that pick the Beavers decided to take SP Boboy "Divine" Ambay. Divine, since joining Barry's Bay has thrown some gems. Game one - CG, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB and 8 K getting the win, in his second game he tossed 7.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB and 6 K, again getting the win. Ambay, who the Beavers scouts are high on is expected to learn another pitch this coming year.
In the 2nd round the Beavers took SP Jeff Catron, who like "Divine", will begin his year in A-ball. Catron has just signed his entry contract, look for him to as well learn a 3rd pitch.
In retrospect to last year's draft. SP Robert Reeves has been nothing short of stellar. After 11 starts in single A Barry's Bay last year, going 5-4 with a 3.29 ERA, Reeves started this year off with a "BANG" in A-ball, showing that A-ball is not a challenge posting a 1.50 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 52 K. He immediately recieved a promotion to double A Balzac, where in 18 games he has gone 11-5 with a 4.47 ERA, only 8 HR against, 1.43 WHIP and a .243 OAVG. Sure his ERA is high, but he's still 20, with a winning record as well. As long as Reeves continues to develop like he is, he will be a force on the big club.
In other news, the Beavers are still waiting for SP Carlos Bamber to return from the DL, scout Flint Matthews hopes Bamber can recover and pitch well in single A Barry's Bay to gain his form back.
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