1. Dennis Orcollo-forget about his current VISA issues, he dominated in 2021.
2. Alex Pagulayan-1B to Dennis' 1A, he's always there and gave Tony 9-8 and soundly beat him.
3. Tony Chohan-Chohan dominated #4 Chip in New Orleans, he holds steady at #3.
4. Chip Compton-Compton won every match he played except with TRex in NOLA, he is the most improved player of 2021.
5. Scott Frost- Frost has focused on his game this year, and the results show it. He may never get back to #1 status again, but he's still very dangerous.
6. Justin Hall-The most underrated of the champions, he finished 3rd at Buffalo's, won the US Open and beat Lunda and Deuel in a gambling match.
7. Evan Lunda-Lunda did not play a lot, but when he did, he showed very well, beating Frost to win one event and taking Hall to the end in their match in Morgan City.
8. Roberto Gomez-Always dangerous, always a threat, always a good bet to finish in the money.
9. Corey Deuel-Corey has fallen off a tick due to lack of play, but he is still one of the most dangerous players, and he won't oversleep or miss his match.
10. Shane Van Boening-Must put him on the list out of respect, but plays very little one pocket these days.
11. Josh Roberts-Josh is a perennial top 15, but I think we could see him make his jump this year, if Birmingham is any sign.
12. Jeremy Jones-Jones beat Morra in a money match this year, and his moving will always keep him as viable, though his top 10 days are over.
13. Jason Brown-Would be higher if he played more regularly, but Jason is still a value pick to those in the know.
14. Billy Thorpe-There are three players who have won Derby City in the last 6 years. Alex, Busty, and Billy. Nobody else. Always a threat.
15. Joshua Filler-While COVID has kept him away from the US, Filler will be at Derby this month. Pro tip. Bet on Filler. My sources in Europe say he's in dead punch.
Not in poll because of inactivity: Smith, Bergman, Daulton, Reyes, Bustamante, Kiamco.
2. Alex Pagulayan-1B to Dennis' 1A, he's always there and gave Tony 9-8 and soundly beat him.
3. Tony Chohan-Chohan dominated #4 Chip in New Orleans, he holds steady at #3.
4. Chip Compton-Compton won every match he played except with TRex in NOLA, he is the most improved player of 2021.
5. Scott Frost- Frost has focused on his game this year, and the results show it. He may never get back to #1 status again, but he's still very dangerous.
6. Justin Hall-The most underrated of the champions, he finished 3rd at Buffalo's, won the US Open and beat Lunda and Deuel in a gambling match.
7. Evan Lunda-Lunda did not play a lot, but when he did, he showed very well, beating Frost to win one event and taking Hall to the end in their match in Morgan City.
8. Roberto Gomez-Always dangerous, always a threat, always a good bet to finish in the money.
9. Corey Deuel-Corey has fallen off a tick due to lack of play, but he is still one of the most dangerous players, and he won't oversleep or miss his match.
10. Shane Van Boening-Must put him on the list out of respect, but plays very little one pocket these days.
11. Josh Roberts-Josh is a perennial top 15, but I think we could see him make his jump this year, if Birmingham is any sign.
12. Jeremy Jones-Jones beat Morra in a money match this year, and his moving will always keep him as viable, though his top 10 days are over.
13. Jason Brown-Would be higher if he played more regularly, but Jason is still a value pick to those in the know.
14. Billy Thorpe-There are three players who have won Derby City in the last 6 years. Alex, Busty, and Billy. Nobody else. Always a threat.
15. Joshua Filler-While COVID has kept him away from the US, Filler will be at Derby this month. Pro tip. Bet on Filler. My sources in Europe say he's in dead punch.
Not in poll because of inactivity: Smith, Bergman, Daulton, Reyes, Bustamante, Kiamco.
