69cubs here,
I want to start a regular post with a Q & A session with different owners. We (Mathewson owners) have been together for a long time on the most part and what better way to have a stronger league than the owners knowing each other. I know a few of the owners currently outside of the HBD world and a few others from the past of this world. I always try and get some friends joining when there are openings. I would suggest that for all of you also. If you have someone you want to join, let me know and we can put them on a waiting list when the world rollovers and there are openings. The more you know each other, the better the rivalries will become for some.
So, without much more, let me explain what I will post. I came up with a list of questions. Other owners might include other questions that they want to include. I will ask each of you to participate and post the answers regularly. You can take the questions I put down for myself or add your own.
So, let's get started.
First off, we start with 69cubs, Mathewson World commissioner and owner of the Honolulu Volcanoes and an owner in the Mathewson World since day 1. In HBD, a total of 25 completed seasons with a 1986-2064 (.490) record with 2 division titles and 6 playoff appearances. In Mathewson, has a 1718-1846 (.482) record with one division title and 3 WC playoff appearances.
On with the Q & A with 69cubs
Favorite current MLB Team/Player:
Chicago White Sox - Paul Konerko
Favorite All -Time player:
Tom Seaver - as I grew up and played ball, I always looked to have his number.
Favorite All-Time Mathewson Player:
Santos Santana – yes he is one of the best currently, but when I acquired him, I was ecstatic!
Significance of user name:
Being a White Sox fan, you may ask, "why a cubs name?". That is easy, the 1969 Chicago Cubs is recognized as one of the biggest "choke" jobs in MLB history, and being a White Sox fan, that is one of the items (besides the Cub's World Series futility) that a Sox fan could throw at a Cub fan in the crosstown rivalry I grew up with.
Favorite Non-Baseball Sport Team:
Chicago Bears
Background:
Born and raised in the Chicago area before I headed east recently and now living (and working) in Eastern PA.
Played baseball, basketball and football through high school. Now I coach baseball and basketball to the grade school boys through the local youth association. I also stay active with basketball weekly, softball and when I am coaching baseball, will get a little of that in also with other coaches.
Favorite Mathewson moment/game:
Winning my first division title in Season 22. Then making it to the LCS in the NL.
Mathewson Team you least like to face:
Colorado, year in and year out this team is always one of the best in Mathewson. Plus, that HR park of his!That is why winning the division in season 22 was a great moment for my franchise. Colorado, along with Las Vegas and Omaha made the battle more satisfying as any of the 4 teams could just as easily won the division with the right breaks!
One tip you can give to all owners:
Save budget room for during the season to acquire a veteran from another team or sign a free agent because of an injury. Sometimes, you might not have a AAA player who can help your team because of an injury and there may be a FA who can help you more!
This first one was not so bad, at least I didn't "choke" on it like a certain team in the ownername! Let's keep this Q & A rolling with all owners involved!
All Star Game facts
By 69cubs (based on research by unitedcenter)
With the All Star game right around the corner, let's look at some interesting facts of the All Star game all-time rosters (including this season 23).
First, below list shows the players with the most all star games:
1) 16 games Brad Green
2) 11 games Horacio Vallarta
3) 10 games Cookie Ramirez
3) 10 games Don Gonzales
3) 10 games Parker McIntyre
6) 9 games Felipe Colon
6) 9 games Felipe Vega
6) 9 games John Russ
6) 9 games Leo Billingsley
10) 8 games Albert Cairo
10) 8 games Alexander Green
10) 8 games Carlos Cubillan
10) 8 games Endy Horton
10) 8 games Robb Gant
10) 8 games Russell Leonard
10) 8 games Santos Santana
10) 8 games Shea Brooks
10) 8 games Vladimir Valentin
Brad Green stands out here by far!
Remember, Babe Ruth only made 2 all star game appearances as the MLB was already started when the all star game was created! There were players here in Mathewson world who were great before we ever had an all star game.
Next, here is a list of the owners who have had the most all stars:
1) 114 in 23 seasons - hoyanoel
2) 78 in 12 seasons - wolfman19
3) 58 in 23 seasons - todzilla
4) 55 in 16 seasons - jmagliaro
5) 51 in 17 seasons - jpelot
6) 50 in 23 seasons - oddson
6) 50 in 18 seasons - thurmodore
8) 48 in 23 seasons - cavone
8) 48 in 23 seasons - sac_lambs
10)45 in 17 seasons - lylediekmann
11)43 in 23 seasons - pelot
12)42 in 16 seasons - hiloboy21
13)39 in 23 seasons - t2bott
14)37 in 23 seasons - 69cubs
15)33 in 18 seasons - zoobaseball
16)32 in 18 seasons - unitedcenter
16)32 in 14 seasons - zinpa
18)31 in 20 seasons - soulblazer
19)30 in 13 seasons - wild44
20)29 in 21 seasons - mileininger
20)29 in 20 seasons - pita323
Congrats to hoyanoel, that is an average of about 5 all stars per season for the previous 23 seasons!
Note - wolfman19 averaged 6.5 per season he was in Mathewson.
At last, here are the most appearances at each position;
Catcher
11 - Horacio Vallarta
8 - Albert Cairo
6 - Eduardo Silva
6 - Joel McNamara
First base
10 - Parker McIntyre
8 - Santos Santana
6 - Russell Leonard
Second Base
7 - Vladimir Valentin
5 - Tony Sakamoto
4 - Albert Bell
Third Base
7 - John Yashian
5 - Endy Horton
5 - Harry Moya
Shortstop
8 - Felipe Vega
7 - Howie Martin
6 - John Russ
6 - Leo Billingsley
Left Field
6 - Albert Hernandez
5 - Javier Valdez
4 - Hugh Stargell
4 - Angel Valdes
Center Field
8 - Robb Gant
8 - Shea Brooks
5 - Brendan Lee
Right Field
9 - Brad Green
8 - Alexander Green
7 - Ariel Santos
Designated Hitter
(tied with 2)
Emmett Halter
Jimmie Frias
Kareem Nunnally
Russell Leonard
Wilson Titan
Pitchers
10 - Cookie Ramirez
10 - Don Gonzales
9 - Felipe Colon
8 - Carlos Cubillan
7 - Juan Marin
7 - Sean Donovan
7 - Julian DeRojas
7 - Virgil Samuel
6 - Bip Bartee
6 - Esteban Sosa
6 - Jacob Johnson
6 - Julian Jimenez
6 - Ken Atkins
6 - Russ Service
6 - Terry Murphy
6 - Walt Falk
6 - Yogi Cooper
Looking at the all star names this season, 5 names made this chart change from last season: 1B - Santos Santana, 2B - Albert Bell, RF - Ariel Santos and pitchers, Felipe Colon and Esteban Sosa.
This file is saved for future updates.
With the All Star game right around the corner, let's look at some interesting facts of the All Star game all-time rosters (including this season 23).
First, below list shows the players with the most all star games:
1) 16 games Brad Green
2) 11 games Horacio Vallarta
3) 10 games Cookie Ramirez
3) 10 games Don Gonzales
3) 10 games Parker McIntyre
6) 9 games Felipe Colon
6) 9 games Felipe Vega
6) 9 games John Russ
6) 9 games Leo Billingsley
10) 8 games Albert Cairo
10) 8 games Alexander Green
10) 8 games Carlos Cubillan
10) 8 games Endy Horton
10) 8 games Robb Gant
10) 8 games Russell Leonard
10) 8 games Santos Santana
10) 8 games Shea Brooks
10) 8 games Vladimir Valentin
Brad Green stands out here by far!
Remember, Babe Ruth only made 2 all star game appearances as the MLB was already started when the all star game was created! There were players here in Mathewson world who were great before we ever had an all star game.
Next, here is a list of the owners who have had the most all stars:
1) 114 in 23 seasons - hoyanoel
2) 78 in 12 seasons - wolfman19
3) 58 in 23 seasons - todzilla
4) 55 in 16 seasons - jmagliaro
5) 51 in 17 seasons - jpelot
6) 50 in 23 seasons - oddson
6) 50 in 18 seasons - thurmodore
8) 48 in 23 seasons - cavone
8) 48 in 23 seasons - sac_lambs
10)45 in 17 seasons - lylediekmann
11)43 in 23 seasons - pelot
12)42 in 16 seasons - hiloboy21
13)39 in 23 seasons - t2bott
14)37 in 23 seasons - 69cubs
15)33 in 18 seasons - zoobaseball
16)32 in 18 seasons - unitedcenter
16)32 in 14 seasons - zinpa
18)31 in 20 seasons - soulblazer
19)30 in 13 seasons - wild44
20)29 in 21 seasons - mileininger
20)29 in 20 seasons - pita323
Congrats to hoyanoel, that is an average of about 5 all stars per season for the previous 23 seasons!
Note - wolfman19 averaged 6.5 per season he was in Mathewson.
At last, here are the most appearances at each position;
Catcher
11 - Horacio Vallarta
8 - Albert Cairo
6 - Eduardo Silva
6 - Joel McNamara
First base
10 - Parker McIntyre
8 - Santos Santana
6 - Russell Leonard
Second Base
7 - Vladimir Valentin
5 - Tony Sakamoto
4 - Albert Bell
Third Base
7 - John Yashian
5 - Endy Horton
5 - Harry Moya
Shortstop
8 - Felipe Vega
7 - Howie Martin
6 - John Russ
6 - Leo Billingsley
Left Field
6 - Albert Hernandez
5 - Javier Valdez
4 - Hugh Stargell
4 - Angel Valdes
Center Field
8 - Robb Gant
8 - Shea Brooks
5 - Brendan Lee
Right Field
9 - Brad Green
8 - Alexander Green
7 - Ariel Santos
Designated Hitter
(tied with 2)
Emmett Halter
Jimmie Frias
Kareem Nunnally
Russell Leonard
Wilson Titan
Pitchers
10 - Cookie Ramirez
10 - Don Gonzales
9 - Felipe Colon
8 - Carlos Cubillan
7 - Juan Marin
7 - Sean Donovan
7 - Julian DeRojas
7 - Virgil Samuel
6 - Bip Bartee
6 - Esteban Sosa
6 - Jacob Johnson
6 - Julian Jimenez
6 - Ken Atkins
6 - Russ Service
6 - Terry Murphy
6 - Walt Falk
6 - Yogi Cooper
Looking at the all star names this season, 5 names made this chart change from last season: 1B - Santos Santana, 2B - Albert Bell, RF - Ariel Santos and pitchers, Felipe Colon and Esteban Sosa.
This file is saved for future updates.
History of Futility in Mathewson
By 69cubs
Looking at the new rule of Minimum 50 wins in one season or 110 wins in 2 seasons, here is a history of who did not make it (noting that all except one below was by owners not currently in the Mathewson World):
First the 50 win minimum::
Pawtucket – Season 5 – 39 wins, owner was one season and done in Mathewson.
Richmond – Season 9 – 49 wins, owner was one and done
Tampa Bay – Season 2 – 18 wins, owner was one and done
Helena – Season 2 – 33 wins (106 total for season 1 and 2) this owner was in Mathewson for only 2 seasons.
Salt Lake City - Season 2 – 17 wins – owner was one and done
Chicago – Season 2 – 26 wins – owner was one and done
Atlanta – Season 5 - 41 wins – owner was one and done
Charlotte – Season 13 – 48 wins – 1 of only 2 owners (kcbp) with under 50 wins that returned in the following season. 2nd owner story explained later in this article.
Charlotte also fell into the “failure to reach 110 wins in 2 seasons” category.
He (kcbp) did it twice, season 12 -13 with 108 wins and seasons 13-14 with only 100 wins.
Of the current owners, only 1 has ever been at default of one of the rules. And that was back in seasons 3 and 4, Pville (Texas Steers) never had less than 50 in a season, but in season 3-4, he had only 102 wins (51 wins in each of the 2 seasons).
One last team needs more space when explaining their history, That would be Pittsburgh’s history.
6 owners in its first 6 seasons (including soulblazer in season 4 taking over the team before moving west with his current team).
Season win total for seasons 1-6 ( 31, 67, 55, 58, 48, 59) – 2 seasons failed to get 50 wins, but owners were one and done on both instances.
Season 7 – 17 had one owner “jacoby66”, in season 8, only 44 wins, seasons 7-8 and 8-9, failed to reach the 110 win mark, but never defaulted after that. Interesting not is that “jacoby66” managed the team to its best record in his last season (season 17) with a 73-89 record. And leaving the team with a couple of very good prospects.
One more interesting note on this franchise – “noah79” took over this team and led the team to 80, then 105 (only a WC spot), followed by a 83 win seasons, then “plymouth71 continued the success and brought this once “futile” franchise to playoff appearances in both his full seasons.
So, the point of this article is that the futility is usually eliminated on its own, but, if an owner is involved in their team, this should not ever happen. (And, what was going on in Season 2 with some awful teams!)
Looking at the new rule of Minimum 50 wins in one season or 110 wins in 2 seasons, here is a history of who did not make it (noting that all except one below was by owners not currently in the Mathewson World):
First the 50 win minimum::
Pawtucket – Season 5 – 39 wins, owner was one season and done in Mathewson.
Richmond – Season 9 – 49 wins, owner was one and done
Tampa Bay – Season 2 – 18 wins, owner was one and done
Helena – Season 2 – 33 wins (106 total for season 1 and 2) this owner was in Mathewson for only 2 seasons.
Salt Lake City - Season 2 – 17 wins – owner was one and done
Chicago – Season 2 – 26 wins – owner was one and done
Atlanta – Season 5 - 41 wins – owner was one and done
Charlotte – Season 13 – 48 wins – 1 of only 2 owners (kcbp) with under 50 wins that returned in the following season. 2nd owner story explained later in this article.
Charlotte also fell into the “failure to reach 110 wins in 2 seasons” category.
He (kcbp) did it twice, season 12 -13 with 108 wins and seasons 13-14 with only 100 wins.
Of the current owners, only 1 has ever been at default of one of the rules. And that was back in seasons 3 and 4, Pville (Texas Steers) never had less than 50 in a season, but in season 3-4, he had only 102 wins (51 wins in each of the 2 seasons).
One last team needs more space when explaining their history, That would be Pittsburgh’s history.
6 owners in its first 6 seasons (including soulblazer in season 4 taking over the team before moving west with his current team).
Season win total for seasons 1-6 ( 31, 67, 55, 58, 48, 59) – 2 seasons failed to get 50 wins, but owners were one and done on both instances.
Season 7 – 17 had one owner “jacoby66”, in season 8, only 44 wins, seasons 7-8 and 8-9, failed to reach the 110 win mark, but never defaulted after that. Interesting not is that “jacoby66” managed the team to its best record in his last season (season 17) with a 73-89 record. And leaving the team with a couple of very good prospects.
One more interesting note on this franchise – “noah79” took over this team and led the team to 80, then 105 (only a WC spot), followed by a 83 win seasons, then “plymouth71 continued the success and brought this once “futile” franchise to playoff appearances in both his full seasons.
So, the point of this article is that the futility is usually eliminated on its own, but, if an owner is involved in their team, this should not ever happen. (And, what was going on in Season 2 with some awful teams!)
Who should be the 1st true catcher in the HOF? (by 69cubs)
There has been a lot of catcher comparison in the HOF voting. I want to compare all the nominated catchers who were considered “catchers” during their career.
NOTE: Kareem Nunnally is in the HOF, but he had 728 games as catcher, 805 as DH and 511 at 1B. over 1300 games in a non-catcher position.
Let’s look at the candidates:
Ricardo Alomar (12 seasons)
Joel McNamara (16 seasons)
Ricky Gibbs (15 seasons)
Eduardo Silva (15 seasons)
Billy Hermansen (12 seasons)
Horacio Vallarta (18 seasons)
Luis Iglesias (9 seasons)
Phil Zheng (17 seasons)
My first step will be to eliminate Silva, Gibbs & Iglesias as they spent more time as DH/1B and less than half of their games played were at the catcher position.
That brings us down to 5:
McNamara, Vallarta, Zheng, Alomar and Hermansen.
My personal rank would be: Vallarta, McNamara, Hermansen, Zheng and Alomar.
To me, you cannot talk about a catcher going to the Hall of Fame without mentioning Vallarta in the sentence as a lock.
One NOTE: Vallarta NEVER played for my team in his career! So, this is not a favorite because he was on my team.
I think the career numbers shows he has earned the honor! This is not to take away the accomplishments of the others on the list.
Offensively, here are the numbers:
McNamara
2252 G, 1023 R, 2091 H, 1068 RBI, .294 BA, .375 OBP, .455 Slg
Vallarta
2356 G, 1630 R, 3008 H, 1321 RBI, .340 BA, .421 OBP, .522 Slg
Zheng
2217 G, 1025 R, 2066 H, 752 RBI, .340 BA, .441 OBP, .451 Slg
Alomar
1637 G, 946 R, 1866 H, 845 RBI, .344 BA, .448 OBP, .526 Slg
Hermansen
1451 G, 774 R, 1334 H, 817 RBI, .338 BA, .421 OBP, .576 Slg
Highlights: 4 of the 5 have outstanding career batting averages and OBP, above 340. 3 of the 5 have slugging pct over 520.
Vallarta is 1 of only 3 players in Mathewson World history to have 3000 hits!
It also appears we missed out on Hermansen and what final numbers he could have put up if he was in this world for his whole career.
Next, is the defense:
note: used Games Caught Pct, Field pct, ERA while catching, SB attempts and Caught Stealing pct.
McNamara
94.01% GC pct, .998 Field pct, 4.31 ERA, 1729 SB att., 27.88% CS pct
Vallarta
87.10% GC pct, .996 Field pct, 4.44 ERA, 1688 SB att., 29.56% CS pct
Zheng
66.94% GC pct, .994 Field pct, 4.43 ERA, 1388 SB att., 26.59% CS pct
Alomar
70.07% GC pct, .994 Field pct, 5.15 ERA, 1194 SB att., 23.10% CS pct
Hermansen
78.43% GC pct, .997 Field pct, 4.88 ERA, 744 SB att., 22.18% CS pct
McNamara appears to be best of this group defensively. He and Vallarta were workhorses when it came to being behind the plate.
The fielding percentage and ERA for that long of a career for McNamara is a great accomplishment. Vallarta and Zheng’s ERA are also worth noting as accomplishments.
Vallarta’s Caught Stealing percentage is a little over 1.5 percentage points above any of the other 4.
And finally, the awards (only used awards as a Major League player):
McNamara
6 AS, 1 SS, 1 GC & 1 WS ring
Vallarta
11 AS, 10 SS, 1 GC & 1 MVP
Zheng
3 AS, 2 SS & 1 WS ring
Alomar
3 AS & 4 SS
Hermansen
2 AS, 1 SS & 1 WS ring
Standing out is the double digit All Star Games and Silver Slugger total for Vallarta.
Only 2 (McNamara and Vallarta) earned Gold Gloves (1 each).
3 (McNamara, Zheng & Hermensen) won a world series in their careers.
Only 1 earned a league MVP, for a catcher, a great accomplishment!
I think these numbers show why I feel Vallarta belongs in the HOF! 3000+ hits. outstanding Batting percentages & an MVP!
He earned it, not just as a catcher, but as a major league player of any position!
NOTE: Kareem Nunnally is in the HOF, but he had 728 games as catcher, 805 as DH and 511 at 1B. over 1300 games in a non-catcher position.
Let’s look at the candidates:
Ricardo Alomar (12 seasons)
Joel McNamara (16 seasons)
Ricky Gibbs (15 seasons)
Eduardo Silva (15 seasons)
Billy Hermansen (12 seasons)
Horacio Vallarta (18 seasons)
Luis Iglesias (9 seasons)
Phil Zheng (17 seasons)
My first step will be to eliminate Silva, Gibbs & Iglesias as they spent more time as DH/1B and less than half of their games played were at the catcher position.
That brings us down to 5:
McNamara, Vallarta, Zheng, Alomar and Hermansen.
My personal rank would be: Vallarta, McNamara, Hermansen, Zheng and Alomar.
To me, you cannot talk about a catcher going to the Hall of Fame without mentioning Vallarta in the sentence as a lock.
One NOTE: Vallarta NEVER played for my team in his career! So, this is not a favorite because he was on my team.
I think the career numbers shows he has earned the honor! This is not to take away the accomplishments of the others on the list.
Offensively, here are the numbers:
McNamara
2252 G, 1023 R, 2091 H, 1068 RBI, .294 BA, .375 OBP, .455 Slg
Vallarta
2356 G, 1630 R, 3008 H, 1321 RBI, .340 BA, .421 OBP, .522 Slg
Zheng
2217 G, 1025 R, 2066 H, 752 RBI, .340 BA, .441 OBP, .451 Slg
Alomar
1637 G, 946 R, 1866 H, 845 RBI, .344 BA, .448 OBP, .526 Slg
Hermansen
1451 G, 774 R, 1334 H, 817 RBI, .338 BA, .421 OBP, .576 Slg
Highlights: 4 of the 5 have outstanding career batting averages and OBP, above 340. 3 of the 5 have slugging pct over 520.
Vallarta is 1 of only 3 players in Mathewson World history to have 3000 hits!
It also appears we missed out on Hermansen and what final numbers he could have put up if he was in this world for his whole career.
Next, is the defense:
note: used Games Caught Pct, Field pct, ERA while catching, SB attempts and Caught Stealing pct.
McNamara
94.01% GC pct, .998 Field pct, 4.31 ERA, 1729 SB att., 27.88% CS pct
Vallarta
87.10% GC pct, .996 Field pct, 4.44 ERA, 1688 SB att., 29.56% CS pct
Zheng
66.94% GC pct, .994 Field pct, 4.43 ERA, 1388 SB att., 26.59% CS pct
Alomar
70.07% GC pct, .994 Field pct, 5.15 ERA, 1194 SB att., 23.10% CS pct
Hermansen
78.43% GC pct, .997 Field pct, 4.88 ERA, 744 SB att., 22.18% CS pct
McNamara appears to be best of this group defensively. He and Vallarta were workhorses when it came to being behind the plate.
The fielding percentage and ERA for that long of a career for McNamara is a great accomplishment. Vallarta and Zheng’s ERA are also worth noting as accomplishments.
Vallarta’s Caught Stealing percentage is a little over 1.5 percentage points above any of the other 4.
And finally, the awards (only used awards as a Major League player):
McNamara
6 AS, 1 SS, 1 GC & 1 WS ring
Vallarta
11 AS, 10 SS, 1 GC & 1 MVP
Zheng
3 AS, 2 SS & 1 WS ring
Alomar
3 AS & 4 SS
Hermansen
2 AS, 1 SS & 1 WS ring
Standing out is the double digit All Star Games and Silver Slugger total for Vallarta.
Only 2 (McNamara and Vallarta) earned Gold Gloves (1 each).
3 (McNamara, Zheng & Hermensen) won a world series in their careers.
Only 1 earned a league MVP, for a catcher, a great accomplishment!
I think these numbers show why I feel Vallarta belongs in the HOF! 3000+ hits. outstanding Batting percentages & an MVP!
He earned it, not just as a catcher, but as a major league player of any position!
World Series S22: New Britain's Empire Strikes Back
World Series 22 featured a return of the New Britain Bombers against a Jackson team making its franchise's first visit to the World Series. Despite putting an incredible fight to the end and Sizzling to a game 7, it would be the veteran Bombers taking home their third World Series trophy.
Game 1: New Britain 0, Jackson 1
George Crandall faced off against Timo Fujiwara in the series opener and its closest game. In front of a sellout crowd in Jackson, this incredible pitching matchup became a bullpen game after six innings. Felipe Alvarez, who had entered the game as a pinch runner in the 8th inning, became the game's hero with a walk-off homerun in the 10th to give the Sizzle the series' first victory.
Game 2: New Britain 6, Jackson 5
Steven Reith and Kelly McPherson made quick exits after 5 innings each, but despite a close game, New Britain edged the one run victory. Don Hasegawa homered for New Britain.
Game 3: Jackson 3, New Britain 11
With the series tied and moving to New Britain, the Bombers's offense impressed the home crowd with an 11 run explosion. The Sizzle's Darryl Glass was on a short leash and got pulled after 2 innings and 4 earned runs, mostly on a 3 run blast by the Bomber's Harold Coffman. Reliever Jim Glass failed to get an out but gave up 3 more run, letting New Britain take a 7-2 lead by the end of the 3rd. Ezdra Ramirez gave the Bombers bullpen a rest with 8 solid and effective innings where he threw only 96 pitches. The Bombers hit 4 home runs in this game, and Coffman, Alexander Green and Howard Robinson each drove in 3 runs.
Game 4: Jackson 3, New Britain 2
Jackson's Torey Lopez gave his team exactly what they needed, with 8 solid innings. Lopez pitched brilliantly through the night, mixing curveballs, changeups and sliders to keep the Bombers off balance and turning poor contact into outs. Lopez made two pitching mistakes, with two hanging curveballs that became home runs off of Harold Coffman and Rob Bailes. Jackson only scored three times off of George Crandall, but this was enough for the win this time. Ismael Melo led off the game with a home run and Mac Aoki got two hits in the winning effort to tie the series at 2-2.
Game 5: Jackson 7, New Britain 10
Timo Fujiwara and Tom Snelling were the starting pitchers in a high scoring game that would ultimately go to New Britain. Neither starter pitched particularly well, but while Snelling lasted 6 innings, Fujiwara was pulled after 3 1/3 and became the first in a parade of 8 Jackson picthers. Catcher Harold Coffman homered again and drove in three runs for New Britain. In the bottom of the 4th, with Jackson leading 4-0, Coffman hit a 3-run blast to chase Fujiwara. Darryl Glass, appearing in relief, was immediately greeted with a homerun by Howard Robinson to tie the game. New Britain wasn't done,and by the time the inning was over, they would lead the game 9-4 and never surrendered the lead. Vin Mondesi also homered for New Britain.
Game 6: New Britain 1, Jackson 7
Back to Jackson and looking to clench the series, New Britain sent Game 3 starter Ezdra Ramirez to the mound. Ramirez pitched well enough through 6 innings to keep his team in the game, but was chased on a 2-Run homer by Felipe Alvarez in the 7th. Billy Darensbourg drove in two more runs, and Jackson scored 4 times in the 7th and never looked back after that. Jackson pitchers combined to allow only one run (a homerun by Howard Robinson) and Daryl Glass earned the victory in relief. Jackson's Pascual James had three hits and scored twice.
Game 7: New Britain 10, Jackson 8
Torey Lopez and George Crandall faced off in Game 7, but in a surprise move, the lefthanded Lopez was pulled after facing two batters for right hander Darryl Glass. The two batters faced by Lopez scored - a leadoff double by Hick Delahanty was followed by a 2 run homer by Don Hasegawa. Glass was greeted by a homer off the bat of Chris Tobin to give New Britain a 3 run lead. George Crandall didn't fare much better, giving up 7 runs in 3 1/3 and laboring with a high pitch count. Jackson built an 8-4 lead going into the 6th inning, in part on homers by Ismael Melo and Kevin Sikorski. Jackson's bullpen could not hold the large lead, giving up a 3 run home run to pinch hitter Vin Mondesi in the 6th to make it 8-7. The game's decision maker came in the 8th inning, when Chris Tobin hit a 2 out linedrive 3 run homer over the left field wall off of reliever Eddie Gardner. Jackson threatened in the 7th with runners on first and third, but Mac Aoki struck out looking to end the inning. New Britain's bullpen shut the door in the 8th and 9th,and rookie Julian Almanza earned the save with a perfect 9th to give New Britain another World Series title.
Game 1: New Britain 0, Jackson 1
George Crandall faced off against Timo Fujiwara in the series opener and its closest game. In front of a sellout crowd in Jackson, this incredible pitching matchup became a bullpen game after six innings. Felipe Alvarez, who had entered the game as a pinch runner in the 8th inning, became the game's hero with a walk-off homerun in the 10th to give the Sizzle the series' first victory.
Game 2: New Britain 6, Jackson 5
Steven Reith and Kelly McPherson made quick exits after 5 innings each, but despite a close game, New Britain edged the one run victory. Don Hasegawa homered for New Britain.
Game 3: Jackson 3, New Britain 11
With the series tied and moving to New Britain, the Bombers's offense impressed the home crowd with an 11 run explosion. The Sizzle's Darryl Glass was on a short leash and got pulled after 2 innings and 4 earned runs, mostly on a 3 run blast by the Bomber's Harold Coffman. Reliever Jim Glass failed to get an out but gave up 3 more run, letting New Britain take a 7-2 lead by the end of the 3rd. Ezdra Ramirez gave the Bombers bullpen a rest with 8 solid and effective innings where he threw only 96 pitches. The Bombers hit 4 home runs in this game, and Coffman, Alexander Green and Howard Robinson each drove in 3 runs.
Game 4: Jackson 3, New Britain 2
Jackson's Torey Lopez gave his team exactly what they needed, with 8 solid innings. Lopez pitched brilliantly through the night, mixing curveballs, changeups and sliders to keep the Bombers off balance and turning poor contact into outs. Lopez made two pitching mistakes, with two hanging curveballs that became home runs off of Harold Coffman and Rob Bailes. Jackson only scored three times off of George Crandall, but this was enough for the win this time. Ismael Melo led off the game with a home run and Mac Aoki got two hits in the winning effort to tie the series at 2-2.
Game 5: Jackson 7, New Britain 10
Timo Fujiwara and Tom Snelling were the starting pitchers in a high scoring game that would ultimately go to New Britain. Neither starter pitched particularly well, but while Snelling lasted 6 innings, Fujiwara was pulled after 3 1/3 and became the first in a parade of 8 Jackson picthers. Catcher Harold Coffman homered again and drove in three runs for New Britain. In the bottom of the 4th, with Jackson leading 4-0, Coffman hit a 3-run blast to chase Fujiwara. Darryl Glass, appearing in relief, was immediately greeted with a homerun by Howard Robinson to tie the game. New Britain wasn't done,and by the time the inning was over, they would lead the game 9-4 and never surrendered the lead. Vin Mondesi also homered for New Britain.
Game 6: New Britain 1, Jackson 7
Back to Jackson and looking to clench the series, New Britain sent Game 3 starter Ezdra Ramirez to the mound. Ramirez pitched well enough through 6 innings to keep his team in the game, but was chased on a 2-Run homer by Felipe Alvarez in the 7th. Billy Darensbourg drove in two more runs, and Jackson scored 4 times in the 7th and never looked back after that. Jackson pitchers combined to allow only one run (a homerun by Howard Robinson) and Daryl Glass earned the victory in relief. Jackson's Pascual James had three hits and scored twice.
Game 7: New Britain 10, Jackson 8
Torey Lopez and George Crandall faced off in Game 7, but in a surprise move, the lefthanded Lopez was pulled after facing two batters for right hander Darryl Glass. The two batters faced by Lopez scored - a leadoff double by Hick Delahanty was followed by a 2 run homer by Don Hasegawa. Glass was greeted by a homer off the bat of Chris Tobin to give New Britain a 3 run lead. George Crandall didn't fare much better, giving up 7 runs in 3 1/3 and laboring with a high pitch count. Jackson built an 8-4 lead going into the 6th inning, in part on homers by Ismael Melo and Kevin Sikorski. Jackson's bullpen could not hold the large lead, giving up a 3 run home run to pinch hitter Vin Mondesi in the 6th to make it 8-7. The game's decision maker came in the 8th inning, when Chris Tobin hit a 2 out linedrive 3 run homer over the left field wall off of reliever Eddie Gardner. Jackson threatened in the 7th with runners on first and third, but Mac Aoki struck out looking to end the inning. New Britain's bullpen shut the door in the 8th and 9th,and rookie Julian Almanza earned the save with a perfect 9th to give New Britain another World Series title.
S22 Offensive Champions
NL Batting Average
Mac Aoki (COL), .336
Santos Santana (HON), .331
Burke Mullins (COL), .318
Frank Valdes (BOS), .316
Jesus Martinez (COL), .316
AL Batting Average
Don Hasegawa (NB), .329
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA), .324
Wayne Ellis (ARI), .318
Gabe Marshall (CHR), .316
Brad Purcell (SLC), .313
NL Home Runs
Derrick Monroe (LV), 62
John Yashian (COL), 50
Jacque Kyung (NOR), 46
Chuck Nicholas (PAW), 41
Manuel Encarnacion (TB), 41
Trot Martin (HON), 41
AL Home Runs
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA), 57
Joe Strange (CH1), 54
Michael Harper (MEM), 54
Kevin Rolls (CH1), 48
Hipolito Coronado (OAK), 46
NL RBI
Derrick Monroe (LV), 152
Trot Martin (HON), 146
Cesar Armas (JAC), 130
Manuel Encarnacion (TB), 123
John Yashian (COL), 122
AL RBI
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA), 149
Hipolito Coronado (OAK), 145
Luis James (SAL), 140
Joe Strange (CH1), 138
Jerry Nolasco (PIT), 137
Mac Aoki (COL), .336
Santos Santana (HON), .331
Burke Mullins (COL), .318
Frank Valdes (BOS), .316
Jesus Martinez (COL), .316
AL Batting Average
Don Hasegawa (NB), .329
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA), .324
Wayne Ellis (ARI), .318
Gabe Marshall (CHR), .316
Brad Purcell (SLC), .313
NL Home Runs
Derrick Monroe (LV), 62
John Yashian (COL), 50
Jacque Kyung (NOR), 46
Chuck Nicholas (PAW), 41
Manuel Encarnacion (TB), 41
Trot Martin (HON), 41
AL Home Runs
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA), 57
Joe Strange (CH1), 54
Michael Harper (MEM), 54
Kevin Rolls (CH1), 48
Hipolito Coronado (OAK), 46
NL RBI
Derrick Monroe (LV), 152
Trot Martin (HON), 146
Cesar Armas (JAC), 130
Manuel Encarnacion (TB), 123
John Yashian (COL), 122
AL RBI
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA), 149
Hipolito Coronado (OAK), 145
Luis James (SAL), 140
Joe Strange (CH1), 138
Jerry Nolasco (PIT), 137
NL MVP SIGNS CONTRACT EXTENSION
(story by 69cubs)
The Honolulu Star Advertiser is reporting that reigning NL MVP, Santos Santana, has signed a 5 year extension to remain with the Honolulu Volcanoes, therefore taking the first baseman and 2-time MVP off the market at the end of this season.
The Volcanoes and Santana’s agent were working throughout the preseason trying to get the deal done before the start of Season 22. Santana had repeatedly stated that he would not negotiate during the season. Reports coming out of camp are that there were several proposals presented and turned down before Santana finally accepted this contract.
Reportedly, the contract is a 5 year deal worth 49 million dollars with the 5th season being a mutual option.
Santos Santana, only 29, signed in Season 12 as an international FA, is a 2 time MVP, Season 14 Rookie of the year, 6 time All Star, 5 time Silver Slugger award winner and 1 Gold Glove to boot (no pun intended) plus the numerous Player of the Week awards he was stockpiling. In his 8 major league season, he has driven over 100 runs each season and has scored over 100 runs in all but one of those seasons (season 20 he just missed with 99). He has hit 30 or more HRs in all 8 seasons (4 with over 40, with 2 of them being over 50). Career BA of .317 and OBP of .394 and career OPS of .975 averaging 159 games and 631 Abs per season.
Santana made his 1st postseason appearance last season (season 21) batting .382 (.500 OBP) with 3 doubles, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs and 6 runs in 9 games as Honolulu lost in the 2nd round to eventual AL Champ (and NL West division champ) Colorado after beating the Tampa Bay Bandits in the 1st round.
When asked about the reported dollars, Santana’s agent stated that, “obviously, he would have commanded much more on the open market next season, but, Santos wanted to be here with this organization!”
Through his agent, Santos said, “Since I arrived here at the end of season 18, this organization has made great strides in proving to me that they want to win. We have improved on our win total each season and, last season, had the most wins in the franchise history and advancing to the 2nd round of the playoffs. We expect to take this further this season, with the maturity of Norm (Ricarrdi), Trotter (Trot Martin) & Andy (Andres Delgado) on the offense and the pitchers Ricky (Ricardo Rosado) and Zuks (James Suzuki) with another year under their belt joining Yoda (38 year old veteran Jackie Little), Bip (Bartee) & Pedro (Pulido), we expect great things this season!”
Santos continued, “The NL West is possibly the best division in Mathewson where all 4 teams are capable of winning big. We faded at the end of season 21 as we tried to overtake Colorado, but the experience we gained should help us this season To keep pace with the Crush, High Rollers and Cobfathers, we cannot let our guards down against any of them!”
During the press conference, GM 69cubs stated, “Of course, we are ecstatic that Santos has re-signed. He has become the face of this franchise and seeing him elsewhere would be wrong! This organization has made great strides and Santos is one of the main keys that have ignited us! We realized we got a “home town” discount, but this only proves to us what a great character Santos is in the clubhouse and to this community. We expect to take this team to the next level and work as a team towards the goal of bringing a championship to this organization!”
Also today, the Honolulu Volcanoes signed 30 year old SP, Pedro Pulido to a 3 year extension worth 18.4 million dollars with season 3 as a mutual option.
Pedro, the #3 starter, on the staff went 13-9 last season with a 3.85 ERA and 1-0 in the postseason.
The Honolulu Star Advertiser is reporting that reigning NL MVP, Santos Santana, has signed a 5 year extension to remain with the Honolulu Volcanoes, therefore taking the first baseman and 2-time MVP off the market at the end of this season.
The Volcanoes and Santana’s agent were working throughout the preseason trying to get the deal done before the start of Season 22. Santana had repeatedly stated that he would not negotiate during the season. Reports coming out of camp are that there were several proposals presented and turned down before Santana finally accepted this contract.
Reportedly, the contract is a 5 year deal worth 49 million dollars with the 5th season being a mutual option.
Santos Santana, only 29, signed in Season 12 as an international FA, is a 2 time MVP, Season 14 Rookie of the year, 6 time All Star, 5 time Silver Slugger award winner and 1 Gold Glove to boot (no pun intended) plus the numerous Player of the Week awards he was stockpiling. In his 8 major league season, he has driven over 100 runs each season and has scored over 100 runs in all but one of those seasons (season 20 he just missed with 99). He has hit 30 or more HRs in all 8 seasons (4 with over 40, with 2 of them being over 50). Career BA of .317 and OBP of .394 and career OPS of .975 averaging 159 games and 631 Abs per season.
Santana made his 1st postseason appearance last season (season 21) batting .382 (.500 OBP) with 3 doubles, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs and 6 runs in 9 games as Honolulu lost in the 2nd round to eventual AL Champ (and NL West division champ) Colorado after beating the Tampa Bay Bandits in the 1st round.
When asked about the reported dollars, Santana’s agent stated that, “obviously, he would have commanded much more on the open market next season, but, Santos wanted to be here with this organization!”
Through his agent, Santos said, “Since I arrived here at the end of season 18, this organization has made great strides in proving to me that they want to win. We have improved on our win total each season and, last season, had the most wins in the franchise history and advancing to the 2nd round of the playoffs. We expect to take this further this season, with the maturity of Norm (Ricarrdi), Trotter (Trot Martin) & Andy (Andres Delgado) on the offense and the pitchers Ricky (Ricardo Rosado) and Zuks (James Suzuki) with another year under their belt joining Yoda (38 year old veteran Jackie Little), Bip (Bartee) & Pedro (Pulido), we expect great things this season!”
Santos continued, “The NL West is possibly the best division in Mathewson where all 4 teams are capable of winning big. We faded at the end of season 21 as we tried to overtake Colorado, but the experience we gained should help us this season To keep pace with the Crush, High Rollers and Cobfathers, we cannot let our guards down against any of them!”
During the press conference, GM 69cubs stated, “Of course, we are ecstatic that Santos has re-signed. He has become the face of this franchise and seeing him elsewhere would be wrong! This organization has made great strides and Santos is one of the main keys that have ignited us! We realized we got a “home town” discount, but this only proves to us what a great character Santos is in the clubhouse and to this community. We expect to take this team to the next level and work as a team towards the goal of bringing a championship to this organization!”
Also today, the Honolulu Volcanoes signed 30 year old SP, Pedro Pulido to a 3 year extension worth 18.4 million dollars with season 3 as a mutual option.
Pedro, the #3 starter, on the staff went 13-9 last season with a 3.85 ERA and 1-0 in the postseason.
One Man’s view of the HOF candidates (by cubs69)
The remaining names not listed, I would remove from consideration
A LOCK...Cookie Ramirez – 21 seasons -266 wins – All time world leader. 3.34 ERA, 10 time all star, 1 Cy Young
Javier Valdez – 14 seasons – 6 All Stars, 1 Gold Glove, 5 Silver Sluggers, 2 MVPs – 575 HRS/571 SBS
ALMOST A LOCK
Domingo Dali – 8 seasons (in his prime at the start of the world)-2 MVPs 2 All Star Games, 3 SilverSluggers
Juan Marin – 20 seasons – 7 All Stars, 2 Cy Young, 2 Gold Gloves. 257 Wins, .685 Per.
Sam Goodwin – 9 Seasons(active when world started), 3 All Star, 2 Cy Young, 142-55 (.721) in 9 seasons
BORDERLINE YES
Leo Billingsley – 14 seasons (active when world started) – 9 All stars, 1 Gold Glove, 2 Silver Sluggers. 2740 hits, .333 career batting average.
Giomar Diaz – 16 seasons, 5 All Star, 3 Cy Young, 1 Gold Glove, 1 ROY – 189-99 W/L
Ken Atkins– 17 seasons(active when world started),6 All Star, 1 Cy Young, 1 Gold Glove, 241 Wins
Stevie Slaughter – 10 seasons (active when world started), 5 All Star, 4 Silver Sluggers, 400 HRs in only 10 seasons
Yogi Cooper – 17 seasons, 6 All Star, 1 Gold Glove, 1 Silver Slugger, 2 WSR, 245-138 W/L
Mac Chong – 13 seasons (active when world started), 3 All star, 1 MVP, 4 Silver Slugger, 552 HRs – 13 seasons
A LOCK...Cookie Ramirez – 21 seasons -266 wins – All time world leader. 3.34 ERA, 10 time all star, 1 Cy Young
Javier Valdez – 14 seasons – 6 All Stars, 1 Gold Glove, 5 Silver Sluggers, 2 MVPs – 575 HRS/571 SBS
ALMOST A LOCK
Domingo Dali – 8 seasons (in his prime at the start of the world)-2 MVPs 2 All Star Games, 3 SilverSluggers
Juan Marin – 20 seasons – 7 All Stars, 2 Cy Young, 2 Gold Gloves. 257 Wins, .685 Per.
Sam Goodwin – 9 Seasons(active when world started), 3 All Star, 2 Cy Young, 142-55 (.721) in 9 seasons
BORDERLINE YES
Leo Billingsley – 14 seasons (active when world started) – 9 All stars, 1 Gold Glove, 2 Silver Sluggers. 2740 hits, .333 career batting average.
Giomar Diaz – 16 seasons, 5 All Star, 3 Cy Young, 1 Gold Glove, 1 ROY – 189-99 W/L
Ken Atkins– 17 seasons(active when world started),6 All Star, 1 Cy Young, 1 Gold Glove, 241 Wins
Stevie Slaughter – 10 seasons (active when world started), 5 All Star, 4 Silver Sluggers, 400 HRs in only 10 seasons
Yogi Cooper – 17 seasons, 6 All Star, 1 Gold Glove, 1 Silver Slugger, 2 WSR, 245-138 W/L
Mac Chong – 13 seasons (active when world started), 3 All star, 1 MVP, 4 Silver Slugger, 552 HRs – 13 seasons
Cookie Ramirez Announces Retirement
The major leagues career wins leader, Cookie Ramirez, announced his retirement during a press conference this morning. Ramirez, 42, had a 266-177 record in 21 major league seasons and had a 3.34 career ERA, but his last season was a frustrating 0-11. Ramirez confirmed that an offer was made to return to the team, but he decided it was time to hang up the spikes. Ramirez made the following statement at his press conference:
"Over the last few months, I discussed a contract extension with the franchise with which I have played my entire career. After considerable discussion with those closest to me, I have decided not to sign the extension, as I am unable to perform at a level equal to the salary the organization would be paying me or the level that I would be comfortable with. I believe I owe it to this team and our fans to step aside, so that the young talent can pitch as I once did as the team returns to a World Championship-caliber team.
So, I am walking away from the game that has provided me opportunities, experiences, memories and friendships to fill 10 lifetimes. For years I have said my motivation for playing wasn't for fame and fortune, but rather the love of competing. Baseball is a team sport and I have been lucky enough to contribute to the success of some great teams.
I want to thank the organization, and the thousands of Bison faithful for making this my family over 21 seasons. I want to thank the millions of baseball fans around the world and the many worthy opponents who have inspired me to take the mound as often as possible and play the best game in the world for a living."
World Series S21:Colorado's return to the World Series Crushed by New Britain's Bombers
Game 1: Opening night of the World Series was a matchup between Colorado's 17-1 Harry Regan and the Bombers 16-3 Ezdra Ramirez. Ramirez gave up 5 runs and 11 hits in 7 innings, but Colorado's closer Andres Hernandez couldn't hold a lead, giving up a 2 Run walk-off homer to Hick Delahanty. Delahanty hit two homeruns, two doubles and drove in five runs for the Bombers.
Game 2: 21 yr old, 18-game winner Santiago Johnson for the Crush and the veteran George Crandall for the Bombers.
Colorado took a 4-2 lead into the 9th, but a 2-run blast by pinch hitter Cesar Rincon off of closer Andres Hernandez sent it into extra innings. Game 1 hero Hick Delahanty, who had entered the game as a pinch runner in the 9th inning, got a walk-off hit in the bottom of the 10th to give New Britain the come from behind win. Batting champion York McNamara had three hits for the Bombers.
Game 3: With the World Series shifting to Colorado, the Crush's re-energized offense made a statement by scoring 3 runs in the first inning by way of two homers. By the time the night was done, the Crush would cross homeplate 8 times, and even a late rally by the Bombers wasn't enough. Hipolito Escuela, hitting .348 in the postseason, had 3 hits and 2 runs batted in, while catcher Albert Cairo had a perfect 3 for 3 night. New Britain's Chris Tobin crushed a 3 run home run in the 9th to make it 8-5, but it was too little too late. New Britain's National League starting lineup had neither Hick Delahanty nor AL Batting Champion York McNamara, although McNamara did appear as a late inning pinch hitter.
Game 4: Colorado's Harry Regan had another strong performance in his second start of the series to remain a perfect 3-0 in the postseason, and the Colorado bats had a 17 hit, 9 run attack on the Bombers. Despite 12 hits, the Bombers missed some key scoring opportunities. Albert Cairo, Mac Aoki and Burke Mullins had three hits each for Colorado. Hick Delahanty, New Britain's hero in the first two games of the series, reached base three times.
Game 5: New Britain won the first game in Colorado behind strong pitching by Ezdra Ramirez and a 3 run home run by Trent Erickson to win it 5-1 and be within one run of clinching the series. Erickson, a 20 yr old rookie who batted .160 in a mere 50 at bats during the regular season, was the player of the game.
Game 6: Colorado jumped to an early 3-0 lead, but New Britain took the lead after consecutive unusual plays in the 4th inning. With the bases loaded, two separate attempts to end it by double plays were beaten by runners beating the throws to first base, allowing two runs to score on fielders' choices. New Britain would break it open in the 7th inning with 3 runs, and the Bombers never looked back, winning it 7-3 in front of the home crowd to clench their 3rd World Series title. Don Hasegawa had three hits and drove in 3 runs, including a home run, and George Crandall earned the victory with 6 quality innings.
Game 2: 21 yr old, 18-game winner Santiago Johnson for the Crush and the veteran George Crandall for the Bombers.
Colorado took a 4-2 lead into the 9th, but a 2-run blast by pinch hitter Cesar Rincon off of closer Andres Hernandez sent it into extra innings. Game 1 hero Hick Delahanty, who had entered the game as a pinch runner in the 9th inning, got a walk-off hit in the bottom of the 10th to give New Britain the come from behind win. Batting champion York McNamara had three hits for the Bombers.
Game 3: With the World Series shifting to Colorado, the Crush's re-energized offense made a statement by scoring 3 runs in the first inning by way of two homers. By the time the night was done, the Crush would cross homeplate 8 times, and even a late rally by the Bombers wasn't enough. Hipolito Escuela, hitting .348 in the postseason, had 3 hits and 2 runs batted in, while catcher Albert Cairo had a perfect 3 for 3 night. New Britain's Chris Tobin crushed a 3 run home run in the 9th to make it 8-5, but it was too little too late. New Britain's National League starting lineup had neither Hick Delahanty nor AL Batting Champion York McNamara, although McNamara did appear as a late inning pinch hitter.
Game 4: Colorado's Harry Regan had another strong performance in his second start of the series to remain a perfect 3-0 in the postseason, and the Colorado bats had a 17 hit, 9 run attack on the Bombers. Despite 12 hits, the Bombers missed some key scoring opportunities. Albert Cairo, Mac Aoki and Burke Mullins had three hits each for Colorado. Hick Delahanty, New Britain's hero in the first two games of the series, reached base three times.
Game 5: New Britain won the first game in Colorado behind strong pitching by Ezdra Ramirez and a 3 run home run by Trent Erickson to win it 5-1 and be within one run of clinching the series. Erickson, a 20 yr old rookie who batted .160 in a mere 50 at bats during the regular season, was the player of the game.
Game 6: Colorado jumped to an early 3-0 lead, but New Britain took the lead after consecutive unusual plays in the 4th inning. With the bases loaded, two separate attempts to end it by double plays were beaten by runners beating the throws to first base, allowing two runs to score on fielders' choices. New Britain would break it open in the 7th inning with 3 runs, and the Bombers never looked back, winning it 7-3 in front of the home crowd to clench their 3rd World Series title. Don Hasegawa had three hits and drove in 3 runs, including a home run, and George Crandall earned the victory with 6 quality innings.
S21 Pitching Leaders
American League Wins
Quinton Hansen (CH1).. 20
Gerardo Cedeno (CH1).. 18
J.R. Clark (LA)....... 18
National League Wins
Alex Morlan (HEL)..... 23
Santiago Johnson (COL) 18
Fred Hughes (TB)...... 18
American League ERA
R.J. Guardado (SEA)... 2.71
Quinton Hansen (CH1).. 3.04
Ramiro Canseco (CHR).. 3.13
National League ERA
Harry Regan (COL)..... 2.22
Fred Hughes (TB)...... 2.47
Cozy Ponson (TB)...... 2.59
American League Saves
Alex Dellaero (PHI).... 48
Felipe Colon (OAK)..... 47
Juan Lopez (SEA)....... 47
National League Saves
Esteban Rodriguez (HON) 48
Al Canseco (HEL)....... 44
Andres Hernandez (COL). 43
Quinton Hansen (CH1).. 20
Gerardo Cedeno (CH1).. 18
J.R. Clark (LA)....... 18
National League Wins
Alex Morlan (HEL)..... 23
Santiago Johnson (COL) 18
Fred Hughes (TB)...... 18
American League ERA
R.J. Guardado (SEA)... 2.71
Quinton Hansen (CH1).. 3.04
Ramiro Canseco (CHR).. 3.13
National League ERA
Harry Regan (COL)..... 2.22
Fred Hughes (TB)...... 2.47
Cozy Ponson (TB)...... 2.59
American League Saves
Alex Dellaero (PHI).... 48
Felipe Colon (OAK)..... 47
Juan Lopez (SEA)....... 47
National League Saves
Esteban Rodriguez (HON) 48
Al Canseco (HEL)....... 44
Andres Hernandez (COL). 43
S21 League Offensive Leaders
Batting Average
National League Batting AVG:
Patrick Knotts (OMA)... .350
Mac Aoki (COL)......... .346
John Yashian (COL)..... .333
Mike Jameson (HON)..... .328
American League Batting AVG:
York McNamara (NB)..... .329
Wilfredo Estrella (CH1) .324
Gabe Marshall (CHR).... .323
Kevin Rolls (CH1)...... .320
National League Hits:
John Yashian (COL).......211
Santos Santana (HON).....205
Albert Cairo (COL).......197
Mac Aoki (COL)...........192
American League Hits:
Kevin Rolls (CH1).......212 (T)
Geoffery Gentry (CHA)...212 (T)
Gabe Marshall (CHR).....206
Lou Bonham (PHI)........198
National League Home Runs:
John Yashian (COL)......56
Santos Santana (HON)....52
Jacque Kyung (NOR)......49
Del Henley (TB).........44
American League Home Run Leaders:
Joe Strange (CH1).......51
Kevin Rolls (CH1).......50
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA)...49
Brad Purcell (SLC)......49
National League RBI Leaders
John Yashian (COL)..... 151
Santos Santana (HON) ...134
Chuck Nicholas (PAW) ...133
Del Henley (TB) ........124
American League RBI Leaders
Kevin Rolls (CH1)...... 140 (T)
Jerry Nolasco (PIT) ....140 (T)
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA) ..131
Michael Harper (MEM) ...128
National League OPS
Patrick Knotts (OMA)... 1.060
Mac Aoki (COL)......... 1.057
John Yashian (COL)..... 1.043
Santos Santana (HON)... 1.038
American League OPS
Art Sweeney (CH1)....... .994
Brad Purcell (SLC)...... .990
Kevin Rolls (CH1) ...... .986
Chris Tobin (NB) ....... .985
National League Stolen Bases
Albert Moraga (NOR) 61
Bailey Darensbourg (JAC) 57
Manuel Encarnacion (CIN) 54
Aaron Bailey (BUR) 41 (T)
Johnnie Grimsley (JAX) 41 (T)
A.J. Bailes (LV) 41 (T)
American League Stolen Bases
Everth Rojas (OAK) 88
Torey LaFromboise (SEA) 64
Brad Spruill (CHR) 61
Edgard Polanco (MNT) 60
National League On Base Percentage
Patrick Knotts (OMA)... .476
Mike Jameson (HON)..... .442
Willie Martin (NY1).... .434
Mac Aoki (COL)......... .430
American League On Base Percentage
Alberto Ordonez (CHR).... .433
Denny Kida (CHR)......... .432
York McNamara (NB)....... .421
Benji Infante (LA)....... .413
National League Slugging Percentage
John Yashian (COL).. .655
Santos Santana (HON) .636
Mac Aoki (COL)...... .627
American League Slugging Percentage
Art Sweeney (CH1). .624
Brad Purcell (SLC) .621
Chris Tobin (NB).. .595
American League Runs Scored
Shea Brooks (CH1)....... 144
Geoffery Gentry (CHA)... 127
Kevin Rolls (CH1)....... 124
Fernando Rodriguez (CHA) 119
National League Runs Scored
Mac Aoki (COL) ..... 137
John Yashian (COL).. 127
Santos Santana (HON).124
Endy Horton (TB).... 120
National League Batting AVG:
Patrick Knotts (OMA)... .350
Mac Aoki (COL)......... .346
John Yashian (COL)..... .333
Mike Jameson (HON)..... .328
American League Batting AVG:
York McNamara (NB)..... .329
Wilfredo Estrella (CH1) .324
Gabe Marshall (CHR).... .323
Kevin Rolls (CH1)...... .320
National League Hits:
John Yashian (COL).......211
Santos Santana (HON).....205
Albert Cairo (COL).......197
Mac Aoki (COL)...........192
American League Hits:
Kevin Rolls (CH1).......212 (T)
Geoffery Gentry (CHA)...212 (T)
Gabe Marshall (CHR).....206
Lou Bonham (PHI)........198
National League Home Runs:
John Yashian (COL)......56
Santos Santana (HON)....52
Jacque Kyung (NOR)......49
Del Henley (TB).........44
American League Home Run Leaders:
Joe Strange (CH1).......51
Kevin Rolls (CH1).......50
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA)...49
Brad Purcell (SLC)......49
National League RBI Leaders
John Yashian (COL)..... 151
Santos Santana (HON) ...134
Chuck Nicholas (PAW) ...133
Del Henley (TB) ........124
American League RBI Leaders
Kevin Rolls (CH1)...... 140 (T)
Jerry Nolasco (PIT) ....140 (T)
Pasqual Jimenez (SEA) ..131
Michael Harper (MEM) ...128
National League OPS
Patrick Knotts (OMA)... 1.060
Mac Aoki (COL)......... 1.057
John Yashian (COL)..... 1.043
Santos Santana (HON)... 1.038
American League OPS
Art Sweeney (CH1)....... .994
Brad Purcell (SLC)...... .990
Kevin Rolls (CH1) ...... .986
Chris Tobin (NB) ....... .985
National League Stolen Bases
Albert Moraga (NOR) 61
Bailey Darensbourg (JAC) 57
Manuel Encarnacion (CIN) 54
Aaron Bailey (BUR) 41 (T)
Johnnie Grimsley (JAX) 41 (T)
A.J. Bailes (LV) 41 (T)
American League Stolen Bases
Everth Rojas (OAK) 88
Torey LaFromboise (SEA) 64
Brad Spruill (CHR) 61
Edgard Polanco (MNT) 60
National League On Base Percentage
Patrick Knotts (OMA)... .476
Mike Jameson (HON)..... .442
Willie Martin (NY1).... .434
Mac Aoki (COL)......... .430
American League On Base Percentage
Alberto Ordonez (CHR).... .433
Denny Kida (CHR)......... .432
York McNamara (NB)....... .421
Benji Infante (LA)....... .413
National League Slugging Percentage
John Yashian (COL).. .655
Santos Santana (HON) .636
Mac Aoki (COL)...... .627
American League Slugging Percentage
Art Sweeney (CH1). .624
Brad Purcell (SLC) .621
Chris Tobin (NB).. .595
American League Runs Scored
Shea Brooks (CH1)....... 144
Geoffery Gentry (CHA)... 127
Kevin Rolls (CH1)....... 124
Fernando Rodriguez (CHA) 119
National League Runs Scored
Mac Aoki (COL) ..... 137
John Yashian (COL).. 127
Santos Santana (HON).124
Endy Horton (TB).... 120
World Series S19: Battle of Two Dynasties
World Series S19 rolled around as a battle between the two best records in the Majors: the 110 win Helena Handbaskets and their American League counterparts, the 108 win Chicago Billy Goats. The Billy Goats, the defending World Series champions, appeared poised to defend after sweeping Trenton in the League Championship Series and beating Washington 3-1 in the Division Championship Series. Helena came off of a tough 7-Game series with last season's NL champions, the Colorado Colorado Crush.
Game 1: Chicago Billy Goats at Helena Handbaskets (Gerardo Cedeno (18-8, 2.91 ERA in regular season) vs Julian Flores(21-6, 3.22 ERA in regular season))
The World Series opened in Helena, with Flores, the NL Cy Young winner matching nicely against Chicago's Cedeno, who had been lights out with a 3-0 record in the postseason. Helena struck early, with Joaquin Vega's solo shot in the 2nd inning, but Cedeno shut them down the rest of the way, silencing the Handbaskets at the rhythm of 10 strikeouts in 8 innings. Chicago's regular season 2B, Albert Bell, started at shortstop despite only starting there in 5 games during the regular season and was the engine behind their offense. Bell drove in 4 runs, including a 2-run homerun in the 6th.
Final Score: Chicago 7, Helena 1.
Player of the Game: Albert Bell, with 3 hits in 5 at bats and 4 RBI
Alberto Cedeno threw 8 solid innings, allowing 1 earned run and striking 10.
Game 2: Chicago Billy Goats at Helena Handbaskets: (Joaquin Gil (21-4, 2.71 ERA in regular season) vs Alex Morlan (13-4, 2.48 ERA in regular season))
In an incredible pitching matchup, AL Cy Young winner Gil faced off against NL Rookie of the Year Morlan. Unfortunately, the Billy Goats' offense took off early, battering the 21 year old Helena rookie for 5 runs in the first inning and never looked back. Joaquin Gil pitched 7 solid innings.
Final Score: Chicago 8, Helena 3
Player of the Game: Joaquin Gil, pitched 7 innings, allowed 1 run, earned the win
Albert Bell, got 3 more hits in 5 at bats, including a homerun
Game 3: Helena Handbaskets at Chicago Billy Goats: (Tomas Gonzales (15-8, 3.99 ERA in regular season) vs Joaquin Valentin (18-8, 4.27 ERA in regular season))
With the series shifting to Chicago, the game was a scoreless pitching duel for 8 innings, and tied at 1 for 11 innings. In the 11th inning, Billy Goat ss Albert Bell made his only hit of the night count, blasting a walk-off 3 run homerun off of Junior Otanez.
Player of the Game: Albert Bell, 3-run walkoff home run
Final Score: Helena 1, Chicago 4
Game 4: Helena Handbaskets at Chicago Billy Goats (Brian Wang (14-8, 3.65 ERA in regular season) vs Gerardo Cedeno (18-8, 2.91 ERA in regular season))
Gerardo Cedeno tossed a gem, with a 4 hit, complete game shutout of the Helena offense to clinch the World Series title for the Billy Goats. Ivan Pescado, Thom Monroe and Albert Bell each homered. Bell drove in 3 runs in 2 hits, stole a base and scored.
Final Score: Helena 0, Chicago 7.
Player of the Game: Alberto Cedeno threw a complete game shutout, 4 hits, 4 strikeouts, 0 walks.
Albert Bell, with 2 hits in 3 at bats and 3 RBI, SB
Chicago swept Helena and won the S19 World Series.
Game 1: Chicago Billy Goats at Helena Handbaskets (Gerardo Cedeno (18-8, 2.91 ERA in regular season) vs Julian Flores(21-6, 3.22 ERA in regular season))
The World Series opened in Helena, with Flores, the NL Cy Young winner matching nicely against Chicago's Cedeno, who had been lights out with a 3-0 record in the postseason. Helena struck early, with Joaquin Vega's solo shot in the 2nd inning, but Cedeno shut them down the rest of the way, silencing the Handbaskets at the rhythm of 10 strikeouts in 8 innings. Chicago's regular season 2B, Albert Bell, started at shortstop despite only starting there in 5 games during the regular season and was the engine behind their offense. Bell drove in 4 runs, including a 2-run homerun in the 6th.
Final Score: Chicago 7, Helena 1.
Player of the Game: Albert Bell, with 3 hits in 5 at bats and 4 RBI
Alberto Cedeno threw 8 solid innings, allowing 1 earned run and striking 10.
Game 2: Chicago Billy Goats at Helena Handbaskets: (Joaquin Gil (21-4, 2.71 ERA in regular season) vs Alex Morlan (13-4, 2.48 ERA in regular season))
In an incredible pitching matchup, AL Cy Young winner Gil faced off against NL Rookie of the Year Morlan. Unfortunately, the Billy Goats' offense took off early, battering the 21 year old Helena rookie for 5 runs in the first inning and never looked back. Joaquin Gil pitched 7 solid innings.
Final Score: Chicago 8, Helena 3
Player of the Game: Joaquin Gil, pitched 7 innings, allowed 1 run, earned the win
Albert Bell, got 3 more hits in 5 at bats, including a homerun
Game 3: Helena Handbaskets at Chicago Billy Goats: (Tomas Gonzales (15-8, 3.99 ERA in regular season) vs Joaquin Valentin (18-8, 4.27 ERA in regular season))
With the series shifting to Chicago, the game was a scoreless pitching duel for 8 innings, and tied at 1 for 11 innings. In the 11th inning, Billy Goat ss Albert Bell made his only hit of the night count, blasting a walk-off 3 run homerun off of Junior Otanez.
Player of the Game: Albert Bell, 3-run walkoff home run
Final Score: Helena 1, Chicago 4
Game 4: Helena Handbaskets at Chicago Billy Goats (Brian Wang (14-8, 3.65 ERA in regular season) vs Gerardo Cedeno (18-8, 2.91 ERA in regular season))
Gerardo Cedeno tossed a gem, with a 4 hit, complete game shutout of the Helena offense to clinch the World Series title for the Billy Goats. Ivan Pescado, Thom Monroe and Albert Bell each homered. Bell drove in 3 runs in 2 hits, stole a base and scored.
Final Score: Helena 0, Chicago 7.
Player of the Game: Alberto Cedeno threw a complete game shutout, 4 hits, 4 strikeouts, 0 walks.
Albert Bell, with 2 hits in 3 at bats and 3 RBI, SB
Chicago swept Helena and won the S19 World Series.
S19 League Leaders: Pitching Statistics
American League Wins
Joaquin Gil (CHI), 21
Jackie Little (WAS), 19
Ronnie Pierce (WAS), 19
Adam Phillips (SFE), 19
Gerardo Cedeno (CH1), 18
Joaquin Valentin (CH1), 18
National League Wins
Julian Flores (HEL), 21
Oscar Martin (BUF), 19
Santiago Johnson (COL), 16
Vincenzo Wall (OMA), 16
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 15
Tomas Gonzales (HEL), 15
Miguel Duran (OMA), 15
American League ERA
Harry Regan (ATL), 2.67
Joaquin Gil (CH1), 2.71
Dustan Stoops (MEM), 2.73
Joe Parker (WAS), 2.80
Daniel Martin (LA), 2.82
National League ERA
Alex Morlan (HEL), 2.48
Dave Lewis (NOR), 2.57
Cozy Ponson (HOU), 2.65
Raul James (BAL), 2.73
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 2.93
American League Saves
Alex Dellaero (WAS), 39
Felipe Colon (OAK), 37
R.J. Nunez (CHA), 35
Alex Martin (LA), 35
R.A. O'Keefe (ATL), 34
National League Saves
Al Canseco (HEL), 48
Benj Kent (POR), 46
Kirk O'Shea (RIC), 44
Willis Bale (OMA), 43
Robert Owens (BUR), 42
American League WHIP
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 1.03
Joaquin Gil (CH1), 1.06
Joe Parker (WAS), 1.09
Dustan Stoops (MEM), 1.11
Jackie Little (WAS), 1.11
Jose Lee (SEA), 1.11
National League WHIP
Alex Morlan (HEL), 1.02
Brian Wang (HEL), 1.15
Cozy Ponson (HOU), 1.15
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 1.16
Bip Bartee (HOU), 1.19
American League OAV
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), .210
Joe Parker (WAS), .216
Joaquin Gil (CH1), .221
Harry Regan (ATL), .224
Jose Lee (SEA), .224
National League OAV
Alex Morlan (HEL), .211
Bip Bartee (HOU), .228
Miguel Duran (OMA), .229
Dave Lewis (NOR), .230
Cozy Ponson (HOU), .230
Joaquin Gil (CHI), 21
Jackie Little (WAS), 19
Ronnie Pierce (WAS), 19
Adam Phillips (SFE), 19
Gerardo Cedeno (CH1), 18
Joaquin Valentin (CH1), 18
National League Wins
Julian Flores (HEL), 21
Oscar Martin (BUF), 19
Santiago Johnson (COL), 16
Vincenzo Wall (OMA), 16
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 15
Tomas Gonzales (HEL), 15
Miguel Duran (OMA), 15
American League ERA
Harry Regan (ATL), 2.67
Joaquin Gil (CH1), 2.71
Dustan Stoops (MEM), 2.73
Joe Parker (WAS), 2.80
Daniel Martin (LA), 2.82
National League ERA
Alex Morlan (HEL), 2.48
Dave Lewis (NOR), 2.57
Cozy Ponson (HOU), 2.65
Raul James (BAL), 2.73
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 2.93
American League Saves
Alex Dellaero (WAS), 39
Felipe Colon (OAK), 37
R.J. Nunez (CHA), 35
Alex Martin (LA), 35
R.A. O'Keefe (ATL), 34
National League Saves
Al Canseco (HEL), 48
Benj Kent (POR), 46
Kirk O'Shea (RIC), 44
Willis Bale (OMA), 43
Robert Owens (BUR), 42
American League WHIP
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 1.03
Joaquin Gil (CH1), 1.06
Joe Parker (WAS), 1.09
Dustan Stoops (MEM), 1.11
Jackie Little (WAS), 1.11
Jose Lee (SEA), 1.11
National League WHIP
Alex Morlan (HEL), 1.02
Brian Wang (HEL), 1.15
Cozy Ponson (HOU), 1.15
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 1.16
Bip Bartee (HOU), 1.19
American League OAV
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), .210
Joe Parker (WAS), .216
Joaquin Gil (CH1), .221
Harry Regan (ATL), .224
Jose Lee (SEA), .224
National League OAV
Alex Morlan (HEL), .211
Bip Bartee (HOU), .228
Miguel Duran (OMA), .229
Dave Lewis (NOR), .230
Cozy Ponson (HOU), .230
S18 World Series
Game 1: Colorado 3, Chicago 4
Player of the Game: Gerardo Cedeno goes 8.0 innings for the win.
Notables:
Wilfredo Estrella: 2 for 4, Run scored
Shea Brooks: 3 for 5, 2 SB, 2 Runs scored, 1 RBI
Albert Bell: 2 for 4, 1 RBI
Gerardo Cedeno: 8 IP, 9H, 3ER, W
Game 2: Colorado 7, Chicago 10 (11 inning game)
Player of the Game: Wilfredo Estrella hits walk-off home run
Notables:
Wilfredo Estrella, pinch hit HR, 3 RBI in 11th inning
Shea Brooks: 3 for 6, 2 Runs scored, 1 RBI
Albert Bell: 2 for 5, 1 Run scored, 2 RBI
Ivan Andujar, 2 for 4, 1BB, 2 Runs scored
Game 3: Chicago 8, Colorado 13
Colorado scored 6 times in the 8th inning.
Player of the Game: John Wallace drives in 4 runs
Notables:
John Wallace: 2 for 4, 4 RBI, Run scored
Albert Cairo: 3 for 3, 4 RBI, 2 Run scored
Leon Dickerson 5 for 5, 2 RBI
Game 4: Chicago 0, Colorado 4
Player of the Game: Ruben Romano drives in 3 runs
Notables:
Ruben Romano: 1 for 3, 3 RBI
Game 5: Chicago 20, Colorado 10
Player of the Game: Albert Bell hits for the cycle
Notables:
Albert Bell: 4 for 6, 4 RBI, 3 Runs, hit for cycle
Wilfredo Estrella: 4 for 6, 5 RBI, 3 Runs scored
Ivan Pescado: 5 for 5, 4 runs, 1 RBI, 2 SB
Shea Brooks: 3 for 7, 3 runs, 3 RBI
Game 6: Colorado 5, Chicago 6 (13 innings)
Player of the Game: Shea Brooks hits walk-off home run
Notables:
Shea Brooks: Walk-off homerun (13th), 2 for 7, RBI
Wilfredo Estrella: 3 for 6, 1 RBI, 1 Run scored
Albert Bell: 2 for 5, 1 run scored
Anthony Mulholland, 4 for 6, 1 RBI
CHICAGO WINS THE WORLD SERIES
MVP Candidates:
Wilfredo Estrella
Shea Brooks
Albert Bell
Player of the Game: Gerardo Cedeno goes 8.0 innings for the win.
Notables:
Wilfredo Estrella: 2 for 4, Run scored
Shea Brooks: 3 for 5, 2 SB, 2 Runs scored, 1 RBI
Albert Bell: 2 for 4, 1 RBI
Gerardo Cedeno: 8 IP, 9H, 3ER, W
Game 2: Colorado 7, Chicago 10 (11 inning game)
Player of the Game: Wilfredo Estrella hits walk-off home run
Notables:
Wilfredo Estrella, pinch hit HR, 3 RBI in 11th inning
Shea Brooks: 3 for 6, 2 Runs scored, 1 RBI
Albert Bell: 2 for 5, 1 Run scored, 2 RBI
Ivan Andujar, 2 for 4, 1BB, 2 Runs scored
Game 3: Chicago 8, Colorado 13
Colorado scored 6 times in the 8th inning.
Player of the Game: John Wallace drives in 4 runs
Notables:
John Wallace: 2 for 4, 4 RBI, Run scored
Albert Cairo: 3 for 3, 4 RBI, 2 Run scored
Leon Dickerson 5 for 5, 2 RBI
Game 4: Chicago 0, Colorado 4
Player of the Game: Ruben Romano drives in 3 runs
Notables:
Ruben Romano: 1 for 3, 3 RBI
Game 5: Chicago 20, Colorado 10
Player of the Game: Albert Bell hits for the cycle
Notables:
Albert Bell: 4 for 6, 4 RBI, 3 Runs, hit for cycle
Wilfredo Estrella: 4 for 6, 5 RBI, 3 Runs scored
Ivan Pescado: 5 for 5, 4 runs, 1 RBI, 2 SB
Shea Brooks: 3 for 7, 3 runs, 3 RBI
Game 6: Colorado 5, Chicago 6 (13 innings)
Player of the Game: Shea Brooks hits walk-off home run
Notables:
Shea Brooks: Walk-off homerun (13th), 2 for 7, RBI
Wilfredo Estrella: 3 for 6, 1 RBI, 1 Run scored
Albert Bell: 2 for 5, 1 run scored
Anthony Mulholland, 4 for 6, 1 RBI
CHICAGO WINS THE WORLD SERIES
MVP Candidates:
Wilfredo Estrella
Shea Brooks
Albert Bell
S18 League Leaders: Pitching Statistics
American League Wins
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 21
Louie Gonzalez (NB), 21
Joaquin Gil (CHI), 20
George Crandall (NB), 19
Adam Phillips (SFE), 19
National League Wins
Julian Flores (HEL), 19
Oswaldo Ramirez (NOR), 18
Clay Malone (BUR), 17
Del Butler (BUR), 17
Juan Cora (HEL), 17
American League ERA
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 2.25
Bip Bartee (NB), 2.71
Louie Gonzalez (NB), 3.06
Joaquin Valentin (CHI), 3.12
Marcus Perry (NB) 3.43
National League ERA
Vic Cordero (POR), 2.62
Clay Malone (BUR), 3.08
Javy Sierra (LOU), 3.09
Cozy Ponzon (CHI), 3.15
OT Ferrara (BUR), 3.18
American League Saves
Alex Dellaero (BOS), 38
Ruben Tatis (SFE), 38
Clarence Torrealba (CHR), 35
Brutus Nixon (NB), 35
Cliff Smart (NB), 35
National League Saves
Valerio Herrera (SLC), 50
Al Canseco (HEL), 49
Robert Owens (BUR), 47
Jorge James (ARI), 41
Benj Kent (POR) 40
American League WHIP
Bip Bartee (CHR), 1.09
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 1.11
Joaquin Valentin (CHI), 1.17
Louie Gonzales (NB), 1.18
Toby Haynes (SEA), 1.18
National League WHIP
Clay Malone (BUR), 1.07
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 1.13
Tomas Gonzales (HEL), 1.13
Cozy Ponzon (CHI), 1.14
Del Butler (BUR), 1.16
American League OAV
Bip Bartee (CHR), .207
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), .222
Toby Haynes (SEA), .226
Joaquin Valentin (CHI), .228
Louie Gonzales (NB), .232
National League OAV
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), .215
Clay Malone (BUR), .219
Del Butler (BUR), .220
Kelly McPherson (JAC), .228
Cozy Ponzon (CHI), .237
American League Quality Starts
Bip Bartee (CHR), 28
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 27
Louie Gonzales (NB), 24
George Crandall (NB). 24
Joaquin Valentin (CHI), 23
National League Quality Starts
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 25
Julian Flores (HEL), 25
Andrew Newson (BUF), 23
Tomas Gonzales (HEL), 23
Clay Malone (BUR), 22
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 21
Louie Gonzalez (NB), 21
Joaquin Gil (CHI), 20
George Crandall (NB), 19
Adam Phillips (SFE), 19
National League Wins
Julian Flores (HEL), 19
Oswaldo Ramirez (NOR), 18
Clay Malone (BUR), 17
Del Butler (BUR), 17
Juan Cora (HEL), 17
American League ERA
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 2.25
Bip Bartee (NB), 2.71
Louie Gonzalez (NB), 3.06
Joaquin Valentin (CHI), 3.12
Marcus Perry (NB) 3.43
National League ERA
Vic Cordero (POR), 2.62
Clay Malone (BUR), 3.08
Javy Sierra (LOU), 3.09
Cozy Ponzon (CHI), 3.15
OT Ferrara (BUR), 3.18
American League Saves
Alex Dellaero (BOS), 38
Ruben Tatis (SFE), 38
Clarence Torrealba (CHR), 35
Brutus Nixon (NB), 35
Cliff Smart (NB), 35
National League Saves
Valerio Herrera (SLC), 50
Al Canseco (HEL), 49
Robert Owens (BUR), 47
Jorge James (ARI), 41
Benj Kent (POR) 40
American League WHIP
Bip Bartee (CHR), 1.09
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 1.11
Joaquin Valentin (CHI), 1.17
Louie Gonzales (NB), 1.18
Toby Haynes (SEA), 1.18
National League WHIP
Clay Malone (BUR), 1.07
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 1.13
Tomas Gonzales (HEL), 1.13
Cozy Ponzon (CHI), 1.14
Del Butler (BUR), 1.16
American League OAV
Bip Bartee (CHR), .207
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), .222
Toby Haynes (SEA), .226
Joaquin Valentin (CHI), .228
Louie Gonzales (NB), .232
National League OAV
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), .215
Clay Malone (BUR), .219
Del Butler (BUR), .220
Kelly McPherson (JAC), .228
Cozy Ponzon (CHI), .237
American League Quality Starts
Bip Bartee (CHR), 28
Gerardo Cedeno (CHI), 27
Louie Gonzales (NB), 24
George Crandall (NB). 24
Joaquin Valentin (CHI), 23
National League Quality Starts
Cookie Ramirez (BUR), 25
Julian Flores (HEL), 25
Andrew Newson (BUF), 23
Tomas Gonzales (HEL), 23
Clay Malone (BUR), 22
S18 League Leaders: Offensive Statistics
American League Batting Average
Shea Brooks, CHI Billy Goats--- .351
Wayne Ellis, LA Canyoneros----- .348
Kevin Rolls, CHI Billy Goats--- .334
Pete Charleston, BOS Americans- .326
Sammy Boggs, BOS Americnans --- .322
National League Batting Average
Albert Cairo, COL Colorado Crush- .353
Mateo Montero, ARI Sun Devils---- .334
Parker McIntyre, BUF Blizzard---- .333
Derrek Silva, POR Rain----------- .328
Pete DeJean, SLC Grizzlies------- .325
American League Home Runs
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- 65
Michael Harper, MEM -------------- 56
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- 56
Pasqual Jimenez, SEA ------------- 54
Ramon Jiang, SFE ----------------- 52
National League Home Runs
Geronimo Martis, NOR ------------- 67
John Yashian, COL ---------------- 49
Chris Tobin, JAC ----------------- 48
John Wallace, COL ---------------- 42
Sidney Gardner, IND -------------- 41
American League Runs Batted In
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- 168
Ramon Jiang, SFE ----------------- 160
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- 151
Endy Horton, NB ------------------ 141
Mark Mieske, SAL ----------------- 139
Michael Harper, MEM -------------- 139
National League Runs Batted In
Geronimo Martis, NOR ------------- 156
John Yashian, COL ---------------- 141
Chris Tobin, JAC ----------------- 136
Santos Santana, ARI -------------- 135
King Ray, SLC -------------------- 123
American League Hits
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- 222
Fernando Rodriguez, CHA ---------- 205
Sammy Boggs, BOS ----------------- 203
Tripp Patel, CHA ----------------- 200
Richie Johnson, SFE -------------- 197
National League Hits
Albert Cairo, COL ---------------- 234
Parker McIntyre, BUF ------------- 211
Albert Hernandez, IND ------------ 210
Santos Santana, ARI -------------- 201
Kirk Hundley, LR ----------------- 201
American League Runs Scored
Fernando Rodriguez, CHA ---------- 161
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- 151
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- 142
Hick Delahanty, SAL -------------- 135
Shea Brooks, CHI ----------------- 127
Ken Easley, MEM ------------------ 127
National League Runs Scored
Albert Hernandez, IND ------------ 135
Santos Santana, ARI -------------- 124
John Yashian, COL ---------------- 115
Brendan Lee, HEL ----------------- 113
Larry Dupler, HEL ---------------- 112
American League Stolen Bases
Edgar Polanco, SXF ---------------- 83
Hick Delahanty, SAL --------------- 64
Aaron Bailey, CHR ----------------- 63
Geronimo Melian, SXF -------------- 62
Julio Alcantara, SXF -------------- 51
National League Stolen Bases
Vasco Marin, RIC ------------------ 65
Bailey Darensbourg, JAC ----------- 63
Albert Moraga, NOR ---------------- 60
Max Wolfredo, LR ------------------ 42
Jeremy Lyon, LOU ------------------ 39
American League On Base Percentage
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- .417
Tripp Patel, CHA ----------------- .401
Sammy Boggs, BOS ----------------- .400
Anthony Mulholland, CHI ---------- .400
Diego Pineiro, BOS --------------- .398
National League On Base Percentage
Omar Pena, HEL ------------------- .405
Patrick Knotts, OMA -------------- .402
Albert Cairo, COL ---------------- .401
Wade Dalrymple, HEL -------------- .398
Mateo Montero, ARI --------------- .398
American League Slugging Percentage
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- .705
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- .680
Shea Brooks, CHI ----------------- .676
Endy Horton, NB ------------------ .644
Albert Bell, CHI ----------------- .629
National League Slugging Percentage
Geronimo Martis, NOR ------------- .685
Chris Tobin, JAC ----------------- .603
Santos Santana, ARI -------------- .591
John Yashian, COL ---------------- .589
Del Henley, JAC ------------------ .585
Shea Brooks, CHI Billy Goats--- .351
Wayne Ellis, LA Canyoneros----- .348
Kevin Rolls, CHI Billy Goats--- .334
Pete Charleston, BOS Americans- .326
Sammy Boggs, BOS Americnans --- .322
National League Batting Average
Albert Cairo, COL Colorado Crush- .353
Mateo Montero, ARI Sun Devils---- .334
Parker McIntyre, BUF Blizzard---- .333
Derrek Silva, POR Rain----------- .328
Pete DeJean, SLC Grizzlies------- .325
American League Home Runs
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- 65
Michael Harper, MEM -------------- 56
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- 56
Pasqual Jimenez, SEA ------------- 54
Ramon Jiang, SFE ----------------- 52
National League Home Runs
Geronimo Martis, NOR ------------- 67
John Yashian, COL ---------------- 49
Chris Tobin, JAC ----------------- 48
John Wallace, COL ---------------- 42
Sidney Gardner, IND -------------- 41
American League Runs Batted In
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- 168
Ramon Jiang, SFE ----------------- 160
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- 151
Endy Horton, NB ------------------ 141
Mark Mieske, SAL ----------------- 139
Michael Harper, MEM -------------- 139
National League Runs Batted In
Geronimo Martis, NOR ------------- 156
John Yashian, COL ---------------- 141
Chris Tobin, JAC ----------------- 136
Santos Santana, ARI -------------- 135
King Ray, SLC -------------------- 123
American League Hits
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- 222
Fernando Rodriguez, CHA ---------- 205
Sammy Boggs, BOS ----------------- 203
Tripp Patel, CHA ----------------- 200
Richie Johnson, SFE -------------- 197
National League Hits
Albert Cairo, COL ---------------- 234
Parker McIntyre, BUF ------------- 211
Albert Hernandez, IND ------------ 210
Santos Santana, ARI -------------- 201
Kirk Hundley, LR ----------------- 201
American League Runs Scored
Fernando Rodriguez, CHA ---------- 161
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- 151
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- 142
Hick Delahanty, SAL -------------- 135
Shea Brooks, CHI ----------------- 127
Ken Easley, MEM ------------------ 127
National League Runs Scored
Albert Hernandez, IND ------------ 135
Santos Santana, ARI -------------- 124
John Yashian, COL ---------------- 115
Brendan Lee, HEL ----------------- 113
Larry Dupler, HEL ---------------- 112
American League Stolen Bases
Edgar Polanco, SXF ---------------- 83
Hick Delahanty, SAL --------------- 64
Aaron Bailey, CHR ----------------- 63
Geronimo Melian, SXF -------------- 62
Julio Alcantara, SXF -------------- 51
National League Stolen Bases
Vasco Marin, RIC ------------------ 65
Bailey Darensbourg, JAC ----------- 63
Albert Moraga, NOR ---------------- 60
Max Wolfredo, LR ------------------ 42
Jeremy Lyon, LOU ------------------ 39
American League On Base Percentage
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- .417
Tripp Patel, CHA ----------------- .401
Sammy Boggs, BOS ----------------- .400
Anthony Mulholland, CHI ---------- .400
Diego Pineiro, BOS --------------- .398
National League On Base Percentage
Omar Pena, HEL ------------------- .405
Patrick Knotts, OMA -------------- .402
Albert Cairo, COL ---------------- .401
Wade Dalrymple, HEL -------------- .398
Mateo Montero, ARI --------------- .398
American League Slugging Percentage
Alexander Green, SFE ------------- .705
Kevin Rolls, CHI ----------------- .680
Shea Brooks, CHI ----------------- .676
Endy Horton, NB ------------------ .644
Albert Bell, CHI ----------------- .629
National League Slugging Percentage
Geronimo Martis, NOR ------------- .685
Chris Tobin, JAC ----------------- .603
Santos Santana, ARI -------------- .591
John Yashian, COL ---------------- .589
Del Henley, JAC ------------------ .585
Top Free Agents of S18... How are they doing?
The offseason saw some big names changing teams and even more money changing pockets. With 30 games into the season, what do the early stats tell us about busts and bargains?
David Lee - Los Angeles Canyoneros - .232 AVG, .306 OBP, .464 SLG. The biggest free agent name in the offseason got a big contract (110 million over 5 years), but his performance over the first 28 games has been abysmal. The season is young, and Lee should improve as the season progresses.
Doug Thompson - Charleston Stingrays - 6 starts, 3-2, 4.05 ERA. Thompson has pitched as well as could be expected from his history, but has pitched particularly well on the road. After being a reliever and spot starter in Little Rock, Thompson returned to the starting role that he is most comfortable with, and where he has spent the bulk of his career.
Banana Hawkins - Salem Trappers - 7 starts, 6-1, 2.76 ERA. The 37yr old southpaw has been outstanding for Salem. If he stays healthy and pitches like this through next season at 38, he will be a bargain at 6 million a year.
Ben Morris - Omaha Cobfathers - .271 AVG, .322 OBP, .579 SLG, .901 OPS. Morris, one of several Redlegs to walk out in free agency, has been a solid hitter, delivering power as promised for his new team.
Shannon Casey - Texas Steers - .336 AVG, .368 OBP, .546 SLG, .914 OPS - Casey has shown a live bat, and has exceeded expectations in the early returns. If he keeps up the pace, his 2.9 million per season for 2 years may be a huge bargain.
David Lee - Los Angeles Canyoneros - .232 AVG, .306 OBP, .464 SLG. The biggest free agent name in the offseason got a big contract (110 million over 5 years), but his performance over the first 28 games has been abysmal. The season is young, and Lee should improve as the season progresses.
Doug Thompson - Charleston Stingrays - 6 starts, 3-2, 4.05 ERA. Thompson has pitched as well as could be expected from his history, but has pitched particularly well on the road. After being a reliever and spot starter in Little Rock, Thompson returned to the starting role that he is most comfortable with, and where he has spent the bulk of his career.
Banana Hawkins - Salem Trappers - 7 starts, 6-1, 2.76 ERA. The 37yr old southpaw has been outstanding for Salem. If he stays healthy and pitches like this through next season at 38, he will be a bargain at 6 million a year.
Ben Morris - Omaha Cobfathers - .271 AVG, .322 OBP, .579 SLG, .901 OPS. Morris, one of several Redlegs to walk out in free agency, has been a solid hitter, delivering power as promised for his new team.
Shannon Casey - Texas Steers - .336 AVG, .368 OBP, .546 SLG, .914 OPS - Casey has shown a live bat, and has exceeded expectations in the early returns. If he keeps up the pace, his 2.9 million per season for 2 years may be a huge bargain.
New Owners Join Mathewson, Teams renamed
Today, the Mathewson League's Commisioner's office made official announcements about new owners joining the league and the franchise's new home cities and team names. The returning owners welcome the new members with open arms.
Montreal Maroons. The former New York Fadeaways, who made the post-season last season as a wild card team, has officially relocated to Montreal as the Maroons. The team is owned by experienced sports management group, Rubnsly, who has 8 previous seasons of professional baseball management in different leagues.
Charlotte Knights. Formerly the Wolfpack, Charlotte retains the team under a new name. This franchise is solid, with a relatively low payroll, solid talent that posted two consecutive winning seasons and should be competitive for a long time. The new ownership, Lone Ranger Inc, is new to baseball franchise management but hopes to remain within reach of a postseason berth that their predecessor missed by one game last season.
Santa Fe All Blacks. An experienced ownership group picked up the former Durham franchise, which lost 100 games last season. The new ownership, dshimoda, looks to return this franchise to the success it once had.
Boston Americans. Rookie owner Leslie Chow has jumped into big league management with the acquisition of several teams in several professional leagues. He is committed to improving on a Boston franchise that carries the historical record in franchise losses in this world. The first step was the rebranding of the franchise as the Boston Americans.
Minnesota Grape Apes. The former Montreal Monarchs franchise found itself without a home when the new ownership brought the Maroons into town, and Grapeape Management bought the team and relocated it to the Twin Cities, where it will carry the company name and be known as the Grape Apes.
Welcome to all the new owners and best of luck to all teams in the new Season.
Montreal Maroons. The former New York Fadeaways, who made the post-season last season as a wild card team, has officially relocated to Montreal as the Maroons. The team is owned by experienced sports management group, Rubnsly, who has 8 previous seasons of professional baseball management in different leagues.
Charlotte Knights. Formerly the Wolfpack, Charlotte retains the team under a new name. This franchise is solid, with a relatively low payroll, solid talent that posted two consecutive winning seasons and should be competitive for a long time. The new ownership, Lone Ranger Inc, is new to baseball franchise management but hopes to remain within reach of a postseason berth that their predecessor missed by one game last season. 
Santa Fe All Blacks. An experienced ownership group picked up the former Durham franchise, which lost 100 games last season. The new ownership, dshimoda, looks to return this franchise to the success it once had.
Boston Americans. Rookie owner Leslie Chow has jumped into big league management with the acquisition of several teams in several professional leagues. He is committed to improving on a Boston franchise that carries the historical record in franchise losses in this world. The first step was the rebranding of the franchise as the Boston Americans.
Minnesota Grape Apes. The former Montreal Monarchs franchise found itself without a home when the new ownership brought the Maroons into town, and Grapeape Management bought the team and relocated it to the Twin Cities, where it will carry the company name and be known as the Grape Apes. Welcome to all the new owners and best of luck to all teams in the new Season.
Two franchises relocate for Season 18
The league commissioner announced today the relocation of two franchises, which will retain the same ownership.
The Tacoma Hammerheads, which were abandoned by their previous owner halfway through S17, found a new home in Utah's Salt Lake City, where they will be known as the Grizzlies. (How somebody convinced the commisioner that Salt Lake City is a northern city remains a mystery).
In the American League, the Nashville Banjo Bears relocated to another Southern city and changed their name to the Charleston Stingrays.
The Tacoma Hammerheads, which were abandoned by their previous owner halfway through S17, found a new home in Utah's Salt Lake City, where they will be known as the Grizzlies. (How somebody convinced the commisioner that Salt Lake City is a northern city remains a mystery).
In the American League, the Nashville Banjo Bears relocated to another Southern city and changed their name to the Charleston Stingrays.
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