Barstool Chicago Sounds Draft Grades

Round 1 Pick 1: Crack of the Bat, KFC

Very good pick from KFC. I think the crack of the bat is a universally well-liked sound. Even people that don't like baseball like this sound. Solid contact is just glorious, great pick.

Grade: A+

Round 1 Pick 2: Thunderstorms, Eddie

I actually think this is a bad pick. I'm not scared of thunder, I don't find it annoying, I just think it is an overrated sound. It's loud and annoying. Also, your house shakes. Not my favorite pick.

Grade: B+

Round 1 Pick 3: Hitting the post, Feits

This is a good sound. It isn't a top three sound to me, but it is definitely a good one. It is a nice solid ping that rings throughout the entire arena. Again, it is a good sound, but it was just drafted a bit too high.

Grade: A-

Round 1 Pick 4: Pop of the Mitt, Chief

Meh. It is tough to take the second-best sound from a sport in the same round as the first-best sound. It is a good sound, but I personally think it was drafted too high.

Grade: B

Round 1 Pick 5: Campfire Crackling, Dave

Like the pick. This sound always reminds me of summer and fall nights with my friends or family making smores, telling ghost stories, or just bullshitting. Incredible sound to just and listen to on a clear night as you watch the stars. Great pick from Dave. 

Grade: A

Round 2 Pick 1: Golf Putt, Dave

Sinking a putt is a very good and rewarding sound. Before I go on about the pick, am I the only one that thinks it doesn't sound the way you think? Sinking a putt almost sounds "cartoony" like it doesn't sound real to me. Anyways, I think this is a good pick that will be well-received by voters. 

Grade: A

Round 2 Pick 2: Steak Sizzling, Chief

I think this is definitely worthy of a pick, however I think it was drafted a bit too high. It is a good sound don't get me wrong, but I can think of better ones.

Grade: B-

Round 2 Pick 3: Orgasm, Feits

Oh my. Massive bonk. I mean yeah good sound. Would I have picked it in the second round? Probably not. 

Grade: B

Round 2 Pick 4: Crowd after buzzer-beater, Eddie

Any crowd cheering would have good, but the cheer is especially better after a buzzer beater. You have the quick second of silence as the shot goes up and everyone watches as the ball floats in the air. Then when it hits, everyone goes nuts. Just an incredible sound, a very good pick. 

Grade: A

Round 2 Pick 5: HBO intro, KFC

Yeah this is a pretty good sound. It is very recognizable and it is usually followed by a very good show. I also think this wasn't drafted too high, end of second makes sense. Good pick overall.

Grade: A

Round 3 Pick 1: WAP, KFC

Holy bonk. Dude, how am I supposed to grade this without sounding like either a freak, a pussy, or a weirdo? I'm gonna be honest, the sound isn't that nice. It is a very like sticky sound? IDK. Like there are definitely better sounds in the world. Whatever.

Grade: B-

Round 3 Pick 2: A clean dap, Eddie

Eh. A very meh sound to me, like it sounds good but there are certainly things that could've been picked before it. I think it would've been better in the fifth round.

Grade: C

Round 3 Pick 3: Crack of a beer, Feits

Now this is a great pick. Opening the first beer on a night out with your friends is just a very good sound. Like an incredibly good sound. It is crisp, it is strong, and it is pleasant on the ear.

Grade: A

Round 3 Pick 4: Waves Crashing, Chief

I am a big fan of the beach, love the sights, the smell, the sun, and of course the sounds. Crashing waves are an incredible sound. Especially when you are there in the evening when it isn't crowded, it is just you and the waves. Great pick from Chief.

Grade: A

Round 3 Pick 5: Rainforest, Dave

Um what? A rainforest would not be a pleasant sound like we are lead to believe. This is actually a terrible pick from Dave. It's full of bugs and deadly animals. It isn't like some soothing thing. 

Grade: D

Round 4 Pick 1: Cat Purring, Dave

Cat purring is a fine sound. Not an incredible pick, but a solid one.

Grade: B

Round 4 Pick 2: Pop of a jar, Chief

This is a bad pick. One, I feel like a jar popping sounds very different depending on the size and material of the jar. Two, I feel like this is just not that memorable of a sound.

Grade: D

Round 4 Pick 3: Silence, Feits

It's not a sound. I understand what he's trying to do, but come on. A point for being clever, but nothing more than that. 

Grade: D

Round 4 Pick 4: Roulette Wheel Spinning, Eddie

Very good and satisfying sound. Dare I say it is an underrated sound? Not much to say, I just like the sound.

Grade: A

Round 4 Pick 5: Bubble Wrap, KFC

Ehhhhh. Bubble wrap isn't really a great sound to me. It is more satisfying to pop it isn't the sound that is satisfying and nice. 

Grade: C

Round 5 Pick 1: Record Crackle, KFC

A record crackle is a good sound but not great. I guess I just come from the generation that didn't have to deal with this, but I just prefer my music to be clear. However the sound is nice.

Grade: B+

Round 5 Pick 2: Cleats on pavement, Eddie

This is a good sound. It is full of nostalgia with you and your friends talking after your baseball games. It reminds me of spring and summer. Not to mention it is just a great sound. Good pick.

Grade: A

Round 5 Pick 3: First note of welcome to the Black Parade, Feits

This is a good pick. It is a good song and it is just funny. Also, I think it will look really good on the graphic.

Grade: A

Round 5 Pick 4: Boat Engine Starting, Chief

I like the pick but I think there are better engine starting sounds. Not an amazing pick, but solid.

Grade: B

Round 5 Pick 5: Ping of a Drive, Dave

Welp that is a very good Mr. Irrelevant. It is satisfying and pure. It is a sound that just ripples your ears. Very good pick from Dave.

Grade: A+

This is gonna be a very close draft and I don't think anyone really runs away with it. TBH I think Dave ends up winning this week despite the atrocious rainforest pick.

Predicted Winner: WhiteSoxDave

Predicted Loser: KFC