VA Patriot Mock Draft

Alright everyone the draft is finally upon us and how exactly the first round shakes out will have a lot to do with how the draft lottery turns out but sight unseen, here's one person's best guess as to how the first round looks like:

1.  Scott Duncan - Scott’s penchant for kicking the hell out of the ball sometimes overshadows just how good he is on defense, whether it be his powerful arm at charger, or stretching and hands at first that make his chargers look good.

2.  Randy Devlin - The best way to describe Devlin’s play is that he explodes out of the kicker’s box before you do, whether it be on defense at catcher or at the top of your lineup.

3.  Steve Midlik - A former 1^st team All Peninsula selection at charger, Midlik made his return for the Chubby Gangsters this spring and did not miss a beat.  He might have the most powerful leg in the league.

4.  Jason Kidd - Value is sky-high after his performance in the tournament this past weekend, gives you great defense, speed as well as great knowledge and leadership.

5.  Frank Council - In a nutshell, Council just makes your team better.  His return to Free Ballin’ this spring helped earn them the #2 seed this season.  (Author’s note: In my kickball experience Frank has kicked the longest homerun I’ve witnessed).

6.  Gene Effird -  One of the anchors of the record-setting 5 O’Clockers defense from this spring, solidifies the middle of your lineup.

7.  Dominique Smith - Cannon for an arm at catcher and is a one-man wrecking crew on offense as you can put him at the top of your lineup for speed or in the middle for power.

8.  Roger Jackson - Cagey veteran who will pounce on any mistake you make as a kicker while playing catcher.  Solidifies the top of your lineup on offense.

9.  Michael Machie - Speedy player who can play catcher or charger and solidifies the top of the lineup.  Always a threat to go first to third, eases the pressure on the kickers after him in the lineup.

10. Mark Flores - A wild card at the end of round 1 as nothing but chargers and catchers have come off the board but Flores’ reputation precedes him as a game changer on the mound, constantly fooling kickers with his speed and movement.

Other Names to look out for:

Alex Noctor: a first round pick in the draft last year, Noctor can play a variety of positions on defense and is an excellent bunter.

Wesley McClain: If your team wants to look at catcher in the first round, I’d highly recommend targeted McClain at charger on the way back around.  Great arm and powerful leg.

Brad Kirby:  The Braddlesnake (SSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!) is an underrated charger and sets the tone for a dangerous Pop Pop lineup.