I'd say here we go again but this is actually the FIRST draft league for the Southside (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake). Stemming from the success of the Peninsula draft league it was time to bring this unique experience to Virginia Beach. We came down to the wire squeezing the 5th team in but we got it done less than a day before the draft is going down!
Mock Draft
Will Menzies was kind enough to provide a mock draft top 10...- Davin Field: Absolutely no reason this man shouldn’t be the number 1 overall pick. Complete 5 tool player: defense anywhere on the field, ridiculous speed, monstrous leg, knowledge of the game, and an overall great guy.
- JJ: 1st rounder for sure. The dude is an animal at any position you put him in, but his competitiveness sets him apart. I already lost count of the number of championships this guy has won. Quick reflexes, strong arm, solid leg. You can’t go wrong picking JJ up in the 1st round.
- Brian Williams: He’s been out of the game for awhile with an ankle injury, but he’s finally back! Former D1 college basketball player, a lefty, and an overall great teammate. On defense, the guy can play catcher, charger, etc. He might not be the best bunter in the game, but he has the speed to get on base, and the leg to kick some solid line drives.
- Amanda Leroy: Best female in the draft, hands down. This girl can do it all. Bunt, kick, play infield, play outfield, etc. Plus she’s an awesome teammate. You’ll regret not picking her.
- Tom Patrick: Hopefully this guy is still available in the 2nd round for you. Unfortunately, he probably won’t be. Big kicking lefty, solid pitcher, solid first baseman, good catcher, good all around knowledge of the game, and a good guy to hang out with. You can’t go wrong picking up Tom. The man has won multiple championships in multiple leagues, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
- Tom Zuppke: I just met Tom recently. He looks good and he knows lots of people. Draft him.
- Heriberto "Eddie" Lopez: The man is a champion. His very presence on your roster basically quadruples your chance of winning a trophy. He’s won numerous kickball championships across Hampton Roads, along with trophies in other CLUBWAKA sports. He’s one of the nicest guys in the world, as long as you’re not pitching against him. If you are...sorry bro, he’s going to absolutely crush whatever you throw at him.
- John Vicinski: Fresh off the heels of an Atlantic championship with Bed Bath & Your Mom! Don’t sleep on this guy. Absolutely monstrous leg. He played Rugby for Virginia Tech, and has a few seasons of kickball under his belt. If you’re looking for a #4 or #5 kicker in your lineup, this is your man.
- Ryan Kiel: He runs this show. Very knowledgeable of the game, good team player, good pitcher, dangerous kicker, and he will score you deals on drinks at Bucketheads.
- Sterling Wilcox: Haven’t seen much of her around the kickball fields lately, but last time I checked, this girl can ball. She’s a better pitcher than most of the guys around here, and she can play any other position that you need her in. Don’t wait too long to start drafting ladies, because Sterling will be gone before you know it, and you’ll wish you’d picked her up.
Pretty solid rundown but it's got one definite error...Will didn't place himself on the list! Will easily cracks the top 10 list for the draft this summer and I'm willing to bet a pitcher of beer on it. That said the best part about the draft is the unknown players who sneak up on everyone and become mid to late round steals! I know those devious captains are tucking away a few names they think they'll be able to pick up late.
The first ones to get a team spot were Travis Bryant and Nicole Dewey. They'll be captaining Finna and wearing carolina blue shirts. Travis and Nicole have a ton of experience, a ton of skill, and are great to be around. You can bet they've already got every player in the draft ranked that they know.
The second group of captains are Pete Langlands and Ella Pierce. They'll be heading up Bad News Pandas and wearing white shirts. While both are newer captains they both bring captaining experience from different teams! They've also been playing quite a while in the Atlantic and Shore leagues so you know they have a bit of a home field advantage.
The third group of captains are James Maurmeier and Laura Wersosky. They'll be leading Victorious Secret and wearing heliconia (hot pink). They both were brand new captains this spring but they learned a lot and had success despite rostering a brand new free agent team. That experience will pay dividends for them in the draft where they'll once again be seeing a lot of new players.
The fourth group of captains is still TBD. What I can tell you is that I've been bartering, begging, and pleading the last 48 hours in an attempt to secure the final set of captains. Work conflicts with the draft have nixed a few options but they'll be announced later today just in time for the lottery selection in the draft.
Speaking of Captains
Just who are the captains for the draft?The first ones to get a team spot were Travis Bryant and Nicole Dewey. They'll be captaining Finna and wearing carolina blue shirts. Travis and Nicole have a ton of experience, a ton of skill, and are great to be around. You can bet they've already got every player in the draft ranked that they know.
The second group of captains are Pete Langlands and Ella Pierce. They'll be heading up Bad News Pandas and wearing white shirts. While both are newer captains they both bring captaining experience from different teams! They've also been playing quite a while in the Atlantic and Shore leagues so you know they have a bit of a home field advantage.
The third group of captains are James Maurmeier and Laura Wersosky. They'll be leading Victorious Secret and wearing heliconia (hot pink). They both were brand new captains this spring but they learned a lot and had success despite rostering a brand new free agent team. That experience will pay dividends for them in the draft where they'll once again be seeing a lot of new players.
The fourth group of captains is still TBD. What I can tell you is that I've been bartering, begging, and pleading the last 48 hours in an attempt to secure the final set of captains. Work conflicts with the draft have nixed a few options but they'll be announced later today just in time for the lottery selection in the draft.
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