1911 Philadelphia Athletics vs 2008 Philadelphia Phillies
Who was the best team in Philly?
2008 Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 92-70
Finish: Won World Series over Tampa Bay
Manager: Charlie Manual
Team ERA: .388
Team AVG: .255
Home Runs: 214
Key Players: Ryan Howard 1B (48 HR, 146 RBI), Jimmy Rollins (11 HR, 47 SB), Brad Lidge (41 S, 1.95 ERA)
A young team the Phillies rode the wave on momentum and took the title in 08. The numbers in a competition like this are not great as the ERA is close to 4 and the team strike out rate is alarming (1117 Ks). Cole Hamels and Jamie Moyer will have their work cut out for them, but the Phils are a gutsy team that should compete well.
1911 Philadelphia Athletics
Record: 101-50
Finish: Won World Series over NY Giants
Manager: Connie Mack
Team ERA: 3.01
Team AVG: .296
Home Runs: 35
Key Players: Home Run Baker (.334, 115 RBI), Eddie Collins 2B (.365, 38 SB), Jack Coombs (28-12, 3.53)
Connie Mack led this hard nosed team to the title with a team average close to .300 and a team full of speed. Mack preached team play over individual stardom and has his starters long the big innings as was the norm in the era,
Pitching matchups
Game 1: Cole Hamels (14-10, 3.09 ERA) vs Jack Coombs (28-12, 3.53)
Game 2: Jamie Moyer (16-7, 3.71) vs Eddie Plank (23-8, 2.10)
Game 3: Brett Myers (10-13, 4.55) vs Cy Morgan (15-7, 2.70)