Q & A with the Owners (pelot)

4th in a series (by 69cubs)

Next in our series is "pelot", owner of the Oakland Elephants. pelot is another of our original owners and has kept his franchise in Oakland since day 1. In Mathewson, he has compiled a 1703-1861 (.478) record going into season 23. The Elephants have won 2 division titles and also had one WC appearance. He recognizes his playoff distinction in his responses.

Overall in HBD, he has compiled in 24 seasons. a 1851-2037 (.476) record with no additional appearances outside of Mathewson.

On with the...

Q & A with pelot

Favorite MLB team:
Oakland Athletics (Fire Billy Beane and get a new ballpark!)

Favorite All-Time and/or current MLB player(s):
Mark McGwire

Favorite Mathewson player(s)current and/or All-time):
Felipe Colon (9 time all star and closing in on the all time save record). He always likes to make in interesting at the end of the game.

Also gotta throw some love in for Jason Elder my long time Left Fielder. His last season he decided to hit .327 the previous season he hit only .240!

Significance of team name and/or username:
The Oakland mascot is an elephant!

Favorite non-baseball team/sport:
San Francisco 49ers

Background:
I work in IT and love Star Wars. I currently live outside of Atlanta.

Got my brother jpelot to sign up in our league. Aren't you glad everyone?

Favorite Mathewson moment:
Signing Harry Javier and when Hipolito Coronado stole home to beat the Billy Goats this season for the game’s only run.

Team you most dislike to face:
The Chicago Billy Goats (I always think I have a chance!)

One tip you can share with all:
I've been here from day one and never won a playoff game. BUT if you did want some advice, make a plan and stick to it.

Thank You pelot, it looks like that the Elephants are stomping over the AL West this season so far!