V.P.I.
Value per Pick Index
The Value per Pick Index (V.P.I.) was developed in 1998 to measure how effectively each individual draft pick
was used.  Each selection is evaluated based on pick number, talent available, positional depth, three year
statistical averages, 2005 projections, and the trend analysis of the previous five N.J.R.B.L. drafts.  The V.P.I.
does not factor in the quantity of picks a team has or the team needs.  It is assumed that a team would move
down in the draft to select appropriate value while meeting team needs.  A perfect score on the V.P.I. Is 1.0.
team name rd score   overall comments
pick player cons rpt 2006 individual
number selected rating top 120 % comments
La-z-Boyz 0.857 nice blend; some experience with youth and upside
4. P.Feliz JK 15% pop potential from one year SS, at bats and obp weakness are questions
5. O.Dotel JJK 20% best closer in draft by far added to value, real nice pick
6. A.Kearns J 15% kid potential; will actuals ever be close to projections?
Freaks 0.831 Mr VPI did it again, if only he could improve his keepers
19. B.Penny JJ 20% entering prime & great park.  upside outweighs injury risk.
20. B.Radke KK 10% innings eater deluxe, taken a bit early off career year
21. R.Hildago JK 25% when motivated capable of monster numbers; nice situation
Bombers 0.789 just what the doctor ordered, steady guys with some plus categories
28. J.Kendall JK 5% a sprinkle of pop and you would have yourself a stud; steady
29. O.Cabrera J 10% has holes, but good value this late.  could blossom with new team
Monarchs 0.741 strong start that fizzled; try some viagra next year
2. A.Rowand JJK 25% nice combination of youth & potential, with a bit of a track record
9. K.Mench JJ 20% plenty of upside; fire up the rockets?
31. P.LoDuca KK 5% "the catcher run had started"; nails on chalkboard to VPI!
32. K.Millar K 5% the former player bias at work; very average raw production
36. A.Eaton K 5% sticker was on same page as planned player; consider darts?
Notorious Cuz 0.734 great first pick!  went the expected route with the next two.      
1. J.Rollins JJJ 30% best value on the board with first pick, still young…perfect!
3. N.Swisher J 10% the top 'free save' talent available, good chance for ROY $$$
30. D.Meyer LK 0% highly touted, years away from being saveable. taken too early.
PC 1st Cousins 0.724 solid contributors with limited upside.  where is the bling?
13. R.Durham J 5% age has crept up on this steady performer, expect some slippage
14. J.Estrada KK 10% breakthrough 2004, but better was available.  cool middle name..Pulado.
15. G.Mota KK 5% projections are there, but is the job?  second best closer taken a bit early
Beagles 0.717 always goes for safe contributors; needs some difference makers
8. J.Wilson JK 10% have a feeling 2004 was more career year than progression to saver
22. C.Figgins K 0% positon flexibility is a plus, but could ultimately hurt playing time
23. G.Atkins J 15% always worth taking a shot on Rockies getting a regular gig
Scrubs 0.687 very blah.  better get favorite trade partners on the horn in a hurry
34. E.Byrnes K 5% is hustle a category?  aim higher and settle for this. 
35. C.Blake JK 10% why don't those numbers get more respect?  A fluke is not just a fish
Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk 0.671   in need of a compass?  what direction is team headed?
12. F.Hernandez LK 0% patience is a virtue, but an 18 year old starter?  Is MZ a saint?
26. G.Maddux JJ 5% take it to the bank production, year after year after year
27. W.Pena KK 10% that HR ratio is startling; can always deal him to little bro
Thunderstix 0.652 catcher salvaged something; too early for that caliber arms, needs upside
10. L.Hernandez LK 5% very ordinary at best; same stuff went three rounds later
11. A.Pettitte K 10% former horse with significant injury risk on a declining team; round early
25. R.Hernandez JJ 15% best overall backstop in draft; poised for next step
Swillers 0.607 let the slide continue; Swills fans wondering when the kid starts college?
16. K.Benson LK 5% Omar is not the only person that saw something here; third rounder!
17. C.Wilson JK 15% nice production for a catcher...wait, that was last year. 
18. M.Cameron LK 0% did draft prep consist of buying a Mets yearbook?  too much WFAN?
RH Factor 0.596 traded up for this?  fired two bullets at the shaky closer crop.
7. C.Floyd LLK 5% one of worst picks in the round, strictly second round material
24. E.Guardado K 0% aging, injury risk closers usually wait a little longer for name to be called
33. BJ Ryan KK 5% better than average or out of a job; both equally likely
J the good
5. O.Dotel
19. B.Penny
2. A.Rowand
1. J.Rollins
26. G.Maddux
25. R.Hernandez
L the bad
7. C.Floyd
18. M.Cameron
10. L.Hernandez
12. F.Hernandez
30. D.Meyer
16. K.Benson