bmags Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Grabbed a 1b high schooler, who is a bigtime water polo player and committed to school for it. 6'5, big power, athlete. That's all i got, couldn't even pick out his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Sam Abbott, Curtis HS 6'4" 225 1B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Abbott is a state finalist swimmer, water polo stud, and a baseball star http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-...e132809444.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:03 PM) Sam Abbott, Curtis HS 6'4" 225 1B Thanks, clearly Callis and Mayo were scrambling for some notes. Basically talked about water polo for 20 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:02 PM) Grabbed a 1b high schooler, who is a bigtime water polo player and committed to school for it. 6'5, big power, athlete. That's all i got, couldn't even pick out his name. sounds like a wasted pick to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Abbott wins the Most Intriguing Background award Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 02:03 PM) Sam Abbott, Curtis HS 6'4" 225 1B YES! Exactly who I wanted in the 1st round!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Not easy finding baseball info on him, but put up huge numbers on the baseball field http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/sammy-abbo...bTA/default.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodh Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 11:04 AM) I can't even find this cat on google. His mom was a Russian Olympian. Nothing on baseball but look up Sam Abbott water polo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:04 PM) sounds like a wasted pick to me. They have gotten a lot of very developed players, in the 8th round, going after a projectable player is not a waste. Maybe 2 of the 8th rounders will be a major leaguer for multiple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 What's the report on this guy? Interesting timing to go high schooler here consider the last few picks will likely be overslot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 02:04 PM) I can't even find this cat on google. His mom was a Russian Olympian. I bet she's a milf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:04 PM) sounds like a wasted pick to me. High school first baseman that nobody has ever heard of? Bit of a head scratcher, and who knows if he signs? Seems like he's a swimming star and water polo player. Does not sound like a guy willing to sign for slot or less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (2005thxfrthmmrs @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:08 PM) What's the report on this guy? Interesting timing to go high schooler here consider the last few picks will likely be overslot. My guess is because this guy doesn't have a strong college bball commit he may not be that expensive for a high schooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 The kid has committed to Long Beach State for Water Polo. Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:08 PM) High school first baseman that nobody has ever heard of? Bit of a head scratcher, and who knows if he signs? Seems like he's a swimming star and water polo player. Does not sound like a guy willing to sign for slot or less To be fair, neither swimming nor water polo are going to pay him a dime. He has the chance to make some money with baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
credezcrew24 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 "Senior 1B/3B/P Sammy Abbott (whose mother was an Olympic swimmer) was named 2nd team all-4A SPSL as a designated hitter during his sophomore season and has continued to produce at the plate since, earning an honorable mention last season. A multi-sport star who has spent time in the USA Water Polo program, Abbott recently signed on to play water polo at Long Beach State, where he also hopes to continue his baseball career as a walk-on." Strange pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (credezcrew24 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:10 PM) "Senior 1B/3B/P Sammy Abbott (whose mother was an Olympic swimmer) was named 2nd team all-4A SPSL as a designated hitter during his sophomore season and has continued to produce at the plate since, earning an honorable mention last season. A multi-sport star who has spent time in the USA Water Polo program, Abbott recently signed on to play water polo at Long Beach State, where he also hopes to continue his baseball career as a walk-on." Strange pick Hmmmm Seems like a total hail mary of a selection so to speak, and that is if he signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Maybe he said he'd sign for $200K or whatever the slot is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 03:52 PM) Flowers and TA are pretty good success stories. I realize he left the sox org but Semien is another testament to defense being able to be corrected went from dumpster fire at SS to above average. Additionally with the amount of shifts currently being employed in major league baseball I think reactions, hands and arm are far more important than range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:03 PM) Sam Abbott, Curtis HS 6'4" 225 1B A guy named Abbot may be who's on first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 He has to sign otherwise the Sox lose out on the ability to use that slot money for anyone else. Will be interesting development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Major project, worth the risk given the safe picks so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan18 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (credezcrew24 @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:10 PM) "Senior 1B/3B/P Sammy Abbott (whose mother was an Olympic swimmer) was named 2nd team all-4A SPSL as a designated hitter during his sophomore season and has continued to produce at the plate since, earning an honorable mention last season. A multi-sport star who has spent time in the USA Water Polo program, Abbott recently signed on to play water polo at Long Beach State, where he also hopes to continue his baseball career as a walk-on." Strange pick Abbott plays a sport where you can only use 1 hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 13, 2017 -> 04:15 PM) Okay Im locking up my phone. Good talking everyone. Interesting that you're posting this after the Canadian strip club comment. Do you have somewhere to be at all of a sudden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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