The second part of the 2023 Roger Dorn Baseball League Survey is here as we close in on the 10th Draft in League History.
Part Two shifts to more player value related questions including a poll on the league's top prospects and available talent for the 2023 Reserve Draft. The league is set for their 10th Draft on Monday, March 27th.
How much will Bryce Harper go for in Auction?
$41+ (5), $26-30 (4), $36-40 (3), $31-35 / $21-25 (2), $16-20 (1)
In a Free Agent Class that was already loaded, the news of Bryce Harper's Tommy John Surgery shifts another elite-level talent into the fold for RDBL Front Offices to plan around. Harper is expected to miss at least the first half of the season, but would come with three seasons of control. The rebuilding Mission Viejo Maulers have become a glaring fit as GM Chris Ferraro seems to be shifting his focus to 2024 and beyond making Harper a perfect fit.
Which Player would you rather have under Contract?
OF Julio Rodriguez (12), C Adley Rutschman (5)
While you can't go wrong with either option, Spokane Fightin' Fish outfielder Julio Rodriguez took the overwhelming majority of the votes over Cloverdale Clovers catcher Adley Rutschman. Both rank among the league's best values and will officially start their contract clock on Opening Day with the remaining clubs counting down the days until they become Free Agents.
Of the RDBL Prospects not currently projected to be Activated for Opening Day, who would rank as the top remaining player under a Minor League contract?
LHP Kyle Harrison, 3B/OF Jordan Walker (4), RHP Andrew Painter, SS Jackson Holliday (2), SS Jordan Lawlar, C Francisco Alvarez, RHP Bobby Miller, RHP Eury Perez, RHP Ryne Nelson (1)
Nine players received votes on this question le by a pair of Asti Grape Stompers in left-hander Kyle Harrison and slugger Jordan Walker. Amazingly, the Grapes had two additional prospects in Jordan Lawlar and Francisco Alvarez receive votes as well, speaking to the depth of GM Terry Shelley's Farm System.
If you had the first pick in the RDBL Reserve Draft, who would you select?
RHP Roki Sasaki (9), OF Jackson Chourio (4), OF James Wood (2)
The St. Joseph Jokers are set for the first overall pick in the 2023 Reserve Draft, their first time with the top selection in Franchise History. The current tea leaves seem to be moving towards young Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki but GM Rick Steen has yet to finalize his plans according to sources close to the club.
Which RDBL Franchise is best positioned for the next Three Seasons?
Alamo Short Stacks, Cloverdale Clovers (4), Asti Grape Stompers (3), Spokane Fightin' Fish (2), Lake Merced Goutfish, Las Vegas Aristocrats, Meinert Hops, Maltese Falcons (1)
The Alamo Short Stacks and Cloverdale Clovers each received a league-high four votes while the Asti Grape Stompers (3) and Spokane Fightin' Fish (2) were the only other clubs to receive multiple nods. The Stacks are looking to become the first Franchise to win back to back RDBL Championships while the Cloverdale Clovers look to be opening up a strong window of contention with a young and cost-controlled roster coupled with one of the league's best Farm Systems.
Which RDBL Franchise has the best Keeper Roster for 2023 as Currently Projected?
Alamo Short Stacks (6), Spokane Fightin' Fish, Maltese Falcons (3), Asti Grape Stompers, Burlingame Blue Ducks, Cloverdale Clovers, Honolulu Hammerheads, Lake Merced Goutfish (1)
The Stacks received the nod from their peers with six votes as the club is expected to bring back a strong Keeper Roster coupled with four activations. The result is a league-high 5,784.5 point projection while also holding the highest cap space per opening which should allow GM Greg Shelley to add at least two significant additions in Auction.
Which team that missed the Playoffs in 2022 that will make it in 2023?
Lake Merced Goutfish (5), Cloverdale Clovers, Las Vegas Aristocrats (3), Mt. Diablo Devils (2), Honolulu Hammerheads, Lunatic Fringe, St. Joseph Jokers (1)
It's not surprising to see the Lake Merced Goutfish grab the most votes after missing the 2022 Playoffs by just 58.0 points in a race that went down to the final day of the RDBL Regular Season. With Fernando Tatis, Jr. back in action in late April along with Yordan Alvarez, Dylan Cease and George Kirby, GM Ryan Atkinson is looking for more than just a Playoff berth in 2023.
2023 Hitter of the Year will be:
Freddie Freeman (4), Aaron Judge (3), Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Ronald Acuña (2), Paul Goldschmidt, Trea Turner, Kyle Tucker (1)
After a record-breaking season, Aaron Judge was edged out in voting by Freddie Freeman who ranked second in scoring last season with 553.5 points. What stands out about the group of votes is the impact available in Free Agency with Freeman, Mike Trout, Juan Soto and Ronald Acuña all available in the Auction Draft.
2023 Pitcher of the Year will be:
Sandy Alcantara, Jacob deGrom (5), Corbin Burnes (4), Shane McClanahan, Spencer Strider (1)
It's no surprise that Lunatic Fringe right-hander Sandy Alcantara received a league-tying high five votes after posting 733.0 points last season, the 9th most in RDBL History. Sharing the lead in votes was prized RDBL Free Agent Jacob deGrom with fellow Free Agent Corbin Burnes (4) being the only other starter to receive multiple votes.
Honest Level of Interest in the RDBL:
5 (9), 4 (7), 2 (1)
16 of the 17 votes ranked their interest at a four or five, a positive sign for the overall health of the RDBL. One vote registered at a two, with Las Vegas Aristocrats Assistant GM Nick Kusanovich as the likely voter. President of Baseball Operations Nick Holz recently added Russ Colburn to their Front Office, giving the 'Crats the lone three-person Front Office in the RDBL.
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